Air 23 – Air Jordan Release Dates, Foamposite, Air Max, and More

If you’ve been visiting the site on a regular basis, then you’ve probably seen a few of the Zoom Kobe colorways planned for release over the next year. Today, the Kobe V was officially unveiled to the public, in a very special colorway. Nike also provided all of the sneaker’s specs, just to show how much progress they’ve made since the Kobe IV. From Sneakernews.

Kobe Unveiling the Nike Zoom Kobe V

The Specs:

–LOW-CUT PROFILE for unrestricted, multi-directional cuts on the court.
–HEAT-BONDED OVERLAYS are lighter, more consistent, and less abrasive than a traditional stitched upper
–PERFORATED TONGUE, vamp and quarter enhance breathability
–HEARTBEAT TRACTION PATTERN is inspired by Kobe’s passion, providing maximum grip on the court using less material
–GLASS/CARBON FIBER WEAVE SHANK PLATE provides mid-foot control and rigidity while the sculpted medial arch design enhances lockdown
–DECOUPLED HEEL maximizes contact surface with optimal motion design
–SCULPTED HEEL COUNTER enhances lockdown
–NIKE ZOOM UNITS in heel and forefoot and injection Phylon in mid-foot provide a superior cushioning system
–FLYWIRE provides medial- and lateral-specific support in a lighter-weight package
–ENHANCED OUTRIGGER stabilizes forefoot, gripping the floor on hard lateral cuts
–KOBE CODE dot matrix language sequence found throughout Kobe product this season
–REINFORCED TOE BOX is ergonomically designed to increase durability

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