Nike Kobe 9 Elite Basketball Shoe

Kobe Bryant has yet to hit the hardwood this NBA season for the Los Angels Lakers, but that won’t stop the future hall of famer from releasing his latest iteration on his popular shoe line. Introducing the Nike Kobe 9 Elite.

Bryant’s latest silhouette is rocking a high top look (maybe due to that Achilles injury?), but still looks great. In fact it could be our personal favorite model from Kobe range thus far. Built for performance, these kicks are sporting an upper that has been infused with both Nike Flyknit and Flywire technology for breathability, durability, and support – all without weighing you down. On the bottom end Nike went with their comfortable Lunarlon technology for cushioning while a carbon fiber constructed heel provides some solid stability. The Nike Kobe 9 Elite has been given a February 8th release date, and will retail for $225. [Purchase]