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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 VII “Poison Dart Frog”
As you may have noticed by now, Nike has been using some of the world’s deadliest animals as inspiration for its Kobe VII releases. So far, we’ve seen the Sharks, and the just-released Christmas Leopards. Up next is something a … 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
Nike Kobe VIII “Hornets”
Nike has made it a bit of a tradition to release a “Hornets” version of each Kobe model, which is basically a reminder of what could have been had the Charlotte Hornets decided not to trade Kobe Bryant to the … Continue reading
Nike Kobe VIII Christmas (“Snake”)
With Christmas just a month away, Nike is gearing up for its X-Mas-themed releases, which will include Kobe Bryant’s signature sneaker as usual. For this year’s Christmas release, the Nike Kobe VIII has received a very colorful palette. Its black … Continue reading
Reminder: Nike Zoom Kobe VII “Snake Pool” Releasing Tomorrow
Just a reminder to let you guys know that tomorrow marks the release of the Nike Zoom Kobe VII “Snake Pool”. A perfect match for any Lakers uniform, this pair has a mismatched design. Yellow dominates the left sneaker, and … Continue reading
Nike Zoom Kobe VIII – Black/Yellow
We get a detailed look at the Nike Zoom Kobe VIII with this upcoming Black/Yellow color scheme. For the new model, Nike has opted to reduce weight once again, going with a LunarLon sole option, while keeping a similar heel … Continue reading