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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
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
Nike Kobe VIII (8) System – Aqua/Yellow-Purple
Nike is finally beginning to give us some more creative colorways of this Nike Zoom Kobe 8, and this upcoming Aqua/Yellow-Purple design doesn’t disappoint. This pair features a gradient pattern that fades from aquamarine to yellow to purple, all while … Continue reading
Nike Zoom Kobe VIII EXT “Black Snake”
The Nike Kobe VIII has been completely blacked out with this upcoming “Black Snake” EXT colorway. This sneaker consists of a “murdered” upper that has been completed wrapped in a black snakeskin pattern, matched with black laces. The the theme … Continue reading
Nike Zoom Kobe VIII (8) System “Red Camo”
Another colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe VIII System comes our way, this time with a more fiery color palette. This pair has a received a red version of this year’s “snake camo”, contrasted nicely with a grey swoosh. Black … Continue reading
Nike Zoom Kobe VIII Player Exclusives
When you have your own signature sneaker and a virtually infinite color palette to work with, it’s only natural to have a few custom colorways designed. Kobe is no exception, having recently worn two unseen PEs in the Lakers’ previous … Continue reading
Nike Zoom Kobe 8 “Python” New Images
Here’s a detailed look at the upcoming Nike Kobe 8 System “Python”. Wrapped in a dark brown and tan with black and white spots, this pair perfectly captures the essence of the deadly snake. Bright red graphics and black and … Continue reading
Nike Basketball “Christmas” Pack Official Images
Nike just released official images of this year’s Nike Basketball Christmas Pack. As usual, the pack will include special Christmas-themed designs of their three premier signature sneakers, the Nike LeBron X, Nike Kobe 8 System, and Nike KD V. You’ll … Continue reading
Nike Zoom Kobe VIII “Draft Day” – New Images
Originally these were called “Hornets”, Kobe called them “Blue Lights”, and now we’re hearing “Draft Day”. No matter which name you prefer to give this pair, they all seem to reference the Hornets, which seems to fit the sneaker quite … Continue reading
Nike Zoom Kobe VIII (8) iD Available on December 20
While we won’t see any store releases until next year, custom colorways of the Nike Zoom Kobe VIII will be available through Nike iD on December 20. Three options will be available: Kobe 8 System iD ($180), Kobe+ 8 System … Continue reading
Rare Air: Nike Zoom Kobe VI Unreleased Chlorine Blue/White-Metallic Gold Sample
Nike may be gearing us up for the release of the Nike Zoom Kobe VIII, but lets revisit the Kobe VI to look at this Chlorine Blue/White-Metallic Gold sample, which never saw the light of day. Featuring a light blue … Continue reading
Nike Zoom Kobe VIII (8) “Blue Lights” New Image
Just a little while ago, Kobe Bryant post this image of the “Blue Lights”, or Hornets Nike Zoom Kobe 8 on his Facebook page. In addition to the bright blue and turquoise upper, it appears that this pair also has … Continue reading
Nike Zoom Kobe VIII (8) “Christmas” Release Info
Today we not only have new pics, but also some information on the upcoming release of the Christmas Nike Zoom Kobe VIII. Featuring a multi-colored snakeskin print over a black base, the has been finished off with an orange swoosh, … Continue reading
Nike Zoom Kobe VIII “Grinch”
Thanks to designer Eric Avar, here’s a first look at the “Grinch” Nike Zoom Kobe 8, which takes inspiration from the Kobe VI colorway of the same name. Just like its predecessor, it sports a bright green upper and sole, … Continue reading
Nike Zoom Kobe VIII ( 8) – Official Pics and Release Info
Today Nike has finally shed some light on the mystery that is the Nike Zoom Kobe VIII. As Kobe’s 8th signature sneaker from Nike the Kobe 8 is the lightest model yet, having a sample (size 9) weight of only … Continue reading