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We see athlete superstars put their all on the courts, but it’s always interesting to get some more insight into their personalities. Kobe admits that one of his favorite films of all time is Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill.” This was a Nike release waiting to happen. But how can this possibly have solid conceptual structure? Think about this, perfectly noted by fellow Kill Bill fan and movie enthusiast, Jason Faustino of Extra Butter:
Nicknamed the “Black Mamba“, Kobe Bryant’s favorite movie and lethal nickname provided the inspiration behind the Big Nike High and Auto Flight High below. In addition to being an incredibly dangerous snake, “Black Mamba” was also the nickname for of the most deadly member of the “Deadly Viper Assassination Squad”, played by Uma Thurman.
The Big Nike High’s colorway is quite obvious with the upper also receiving a splattering of blood – most likely from the blade of a Hattori Hanzo sword! The Auto Flight High comes with a mixed nubuck/leather upper and a classy vulcanized bottom.
The in-soles also feature Black Mamba’s infamous “Death List”, with a little Kobe-twist to it. Last year’s NBA championship defeat was over the Boston Celtics – leaving Ray Allen and Paul Pierce to be the first 2 names crossed off Kobe’s list. Will #’s 3, 4, and 5 be next?
Kill Bill quickly became a top-10 for many, and we’ll what type of tension is provoked out of All-Star Weekend, and see what type of wrath and vengeance is bestowed upon from Bryant as the post-season looms closer. Available now at Extra Butter.
13 Responses to ““Kill Bill” x Kobe Bryant – Big Nike High + Nike Auto Flight High”
January 27th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
man these r rrawwwwwwwwwwwwwww
January 27th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
un* b *fukin-lievable… red joints all day!
January 27th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
may have to pick both of these up
January 27th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
killin it gotta hav if i can
January 27th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
dang i need those black ones.
January 27th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
I’m diggin the Black/red joints. That movie is a classic. I can’t fuk wit all red shoes tho…
January 27th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
FLIGHT !!!! yeah
January 27th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Flight lites with out an air sole.
Pass on that.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:14 am
how can kobe cross out allen’s and pierce’s name when lakers lost to boston in 08 and havent redeemed themselves yet?
January 28th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Oh dear Lucy… I got something for that Cottonmouth.
January 28th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
10jdel how hasnt the Lakers redeemed themselves? They won the championship last year and have been beating the Celtics. I am a Celtics fan and the Lakers have redeemed themselves since the finals in 08.
January 30th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
if anyone wants to cop the auto flight highs by themselves go to sneakerhead.com.they only $89
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Got the whole pack at City Gear in the Oak Court mall in memphis,tn.