Category Archives: Kobe

Nike Zoom Kobe VIII (8) “Challenge Red”

Challenge Red makes its way to the Nike Kobe 8 System with this upcoming design. Using the “Year of the Snake” print, this pair has received a Challenge Red to orange upper, with black used as a supporting color.  A … Continue reading

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Nike Kobe VIII (8) “Mambacurial” – New Pics, Release Info and Procedures

Looking to get your hands on the Nike Mecurial-inspired Nike Kobe VIII “Mambacurial”? Here’s a little info that may help. Select House of Hoops locations will carry the Mamcurials, and are currently implemented the ticketing procedures, which started yesterday and … Continue reading

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Nike Kobe VIII (8) “Blitz Blue” Images and Release Info

Even with basketball almost over, the new colorways of the Nike Kobe 8 System continue to drop. Called “Blitz Blue”, this new new design makes use of the sneaker’s “Blue Coral Snake” print, featuring a dark to light blue gradient … Continue reading

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Nike Kobe VIII (8) Elite – Black/Metallic Gold

The Nike Kobe 8 Elite lineup expands with this new Black and Metallic Gold release. Similar to the Black/Metallic Gold Kobe VII Elite, this pair has a mostly black upper, accentuated with a shiny metallic gold swoosh and matching graphics. … Continue reading

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Nike Kobe VIII (8) Lifestyle “Mexican Blanket”

Just like the Nike LeBron X, the Nike Kobe VIII is getting a lifestyle design of its own. The Nike Kobe lifestyle features an even more laid black design, featuring a canvas upper and a cut that’s about as low … Continue reading

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Nike Kobe VIII (8) “Venice Beach” – New Images, Release Info

Here’s another look at the upcoming Nike Kobe VIII “Venice Beach”. Inspired by the popular California area, this design features a number of reds, blues and yellows, as well as neutral grey on the tongue and ankle areas to help … Continue reading

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Nike Zoom Kobe VIII (8) “GC”

Today we have a look at easily the brightest and most creative Koeb 8 colorway yet. Simply called GC, this pair uses basically every color on the spectrum to form a beautiful pattern that would make Dr. Huxtable’s sweaters turn … Continue reading

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Nike Kobe VIII (8) “Mambacurial”

For those unaware, Kobe’s second sport is soccer. Giving tribute to his love of the sport, Nike has created the Nike Kobe VIII “Mambacurial”, which takes inspiration from Nike’s highly popular soccer cleat, the Nike Mercurial. It has a Red … Continue reading

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Rare Air – Nike Zoom Kobe III (3) “Tile Posite” Unreleased Samples

Check out this Nike Zoom Kobe III sample, most likely created while the sneaker was still in its prototype stages. Instead of the netted upper that we received on the production version, this sample features a type of mesh fabric, … Continue reading

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Nike Zoom Kobe VIII (8) “Gradient Purple” New Pics and Release Info

Finally, we have some release info on the upcoming “Purple Gradient” Nike Kobe VIII. Created for Kobe to rock in the Playoffs, this pair features a muli-toned purple upper, complemented with black accents and purple speckles on the midsole. As … Continue reading

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Nike Zoom Kobe VIII (8) “Superhero” – Pics and Packaging

Kobe’s season might have ended a little early, but just like a superhero, he saved the Laker’s season by getting them into the playoffs. That makes this upcoming Nike Kobe 8 Elite “Superhero” Pack that much sweeter. Like the rest … Continue reading

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Nike Zoom Kobe Venomenon 3 “Dark Atomic Teal”

If yesterday’s “Court Purple” Nike Zoom Kobe Venomenon 3 post wasn’t enough for you, here’s another another colorway of Kobe’s secondary sneaker. This pair has a mostly dark teal leather and mesh upper, mated to a turquoise sole with yellow … Continue reading

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Nike Zoom Kobe Venomenon 3 “Court Purple”

For the last couple of years, Nike has made the Nike Zoom Kobe Venomenon, a “bare bones” version of the Nike Zoom Kobe series. Tonight, we get a look at the newest version of the line, Nike Zoom Kobe Venomenon … Continue reading

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Nike Kobe VIII (8) Elite “Lakers Home”

Last night, Kobe Bryant gave us an early look at the home version of the Nike Kobe VIII Elite. Unfortunately, both the sneaker’s debut and the Lakers 113-106 victory over the Trailblazers was overshadowed by Kobe’s Achilles tendon late in … Continue reading

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Nike Kobe VIII (8) “Playoffs Away”

The Los Angeles Lakers are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive (currently 1/2 game ahead of Utah for the 8th spot), but the folks at Nike have absolute faith in the Mamba. Here’s a look at the Playoff Nike … Continue reading

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