Even in what looks to be his last year as a professional basketball player, Kobe’s sneaker game remains stronger than ever. Next month, Nike will release his eleventh primary signature shoe with the company, the Nike Kobe 11. This new model retains the low cut that Kobe models have been known for, as well as the use of Flyknit construction for the upper. Cushioning is provided via a Lunarlon sole and Zoom Air unit.
This first release takes inspiration from Kobe’s dreadful Achilles tendon injury, which occurred during at the end of one of the Black Mamba’s most efficient seasons. An elite colorway, it sports a combination of University Red and black, blended into a beautiful gradient pattern, with a snakeskin-like print placed on its black swoosh. Black laces and metallic gold tongue laces add extra personality to the sneaker. On the heel of the left sneaker, you’ll find four red stripes, symbolizing Kobe’s surgery following the injury, while a Greek hero logo has been placed on the right heel.
The Nike Kobe 11 Elite Low Achilles Heel colorway is scheduled to release on January 9, 2016, priced at $200.
Images from Bounce.
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Nike Kobe 11 (XI) Elite
Color: University Red/Metallic Gold-Black
Style: 822675-670
Release Date: 01/09/2016
Price: $200.00
