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NIKE ZOOM KOBE VI The Nike Zoom Kobe VI is Kobe Bryant's sixth signature shoe. It was designed by Eric Avar and features a unique 'snakeskin' upper. The Nike Zoom Kobe VI debuted in December of 2010 in the 'Grinch' colorway. Click in for the most up to date Nike Zoom Kobe VI release dates, information, and colorways.
January 10th, 2013 by John K.
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Throughout the history of the NBA, no other ‘sneaker history’ is as eventful and engrossing as that of Kobe Bryant. Sure, MJ had the Air Jordan line and LeBron James is currently etching out his own legacy, but Kobe Bryant’s timeline of kicks goes up and down, left and right, covering two signature lines with two brands and a jaw-dropping load of Player Exclusives. Starting with his iconoclastic adidas The Kobe signature line, his stint rocking Nike Basketball and Air Jordan PEs, the relatively unknown period during which Kobe rocked Reebok PEs (yes, the Answer IV and the Question), and stopping at his current Nike Kobe 8 model, there’s a lot to talk about. This sick showcase of Kobe Bryant’s kicks covers a good portion of what’s been laid out, and what’s more impressive is that these shoes are not only game-worn, but also autographed. Flip through below and let us know which of the shoes featured below gets you excited the most!
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December 17th, 2012 by John K.
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CHRISTMAS-INSPIRED SNEAKERS WEEK
With the Christmas Holiday arriving next Tuesday, Sneaker News is taking a look back at the five most memorable Christmas-inspired sneakers of all-time for this latest week-long segment of Classics Revisited. Starting things off is what may be the best Christmas release ever (and certainly the most popular Nike Kobe release of all-time) – the Nike Zoom Kobe VI ‘Grinch’. This incredibly bright Volt colorway was debuted by Kobe on Christmas Day in 2010 in a highly-anticipated match-up between Kobe Bryant and the new-look Miami Heat. The Grinch effect was a team-wide affair, with the bright green taking form in Player Exclusive form in other Nike models. In addition, the courtside viewers received a special gift bag that included the bright-green Kobes as well.
The nickname of ‘The Grinch’ originated among the sneaker blogs/forums for its resemblance to the infamous Dr. Seuss character who tried to ruin the holiday. However, Nike has officially dubbed these the ‘Green Mamba’ as the colorway is taken directly from the animal of the same name. The green mamba has the same two-toned green scales with the sharp black eyes, while the touch of red was added by Nike to tie in the Christmas theme. Despite the official ‘Green Mamba’ inspiration, these are universally referred to as the Grinch – even by Nike’s in-house designers themselves. Is the Kobe VI ‘Grinch’ the best Christmas-inspired release of all-time, or is that shoe yet to be seen in this week’s Classics Revisited?
Nike Zoom Kobe VI ‘Grinch’
Volt/Black-Green Apple-Crimson
429659-701
12/25/19
$130
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December 8th, 2012 by John K.
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Years down the line, when we look back at all the incredible innovations put forth by Nike Basketball, the Nike Zoom Kobe VI will most definitely be one of the highlights of the first era of the 21st Century. It continued the low-to-the-ground soccer-shoe appeal while incorporating one of the most unique materials on the exterior – the TPU-laden ‘snakeskin’ upper that allowed a sneaker to be colorized in a 3-D manner. The ‘Grinch‘ will likely go down as the best Kobe ever made, but what are your thoughts on this equally punchy promo sample in Teal and Gold? It’s likely that this sample is a PE for a Nuggets/Hornets player, but with no clear indications on this size 16 pair, it’s hard to tell. We’ve got a gallery below, so flip through and start bidding on this listing from thecoolshoeshine on eBay.
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June 15th, 2012 by John K.
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The OKC Thunder came back from down double-digits to pull out a win in Game 1. Unfortunately for the Thunder nation, Durant and Co. weren’t able to pull it off for Game 2, but it sure came down to the wire! Clearly it’s the slow starts that have been the Thunder’s achilles heel in the Playoffs thus far, so for Game 3, look for Scott Brooks to push the offense fast and early as OKC looks to recapture their hard-earned Home Court advantage. Looking onto the kicks – Durant rocked his Finals PE of the KD IV again while LeBron reverted to the ‘Away’ Elites to match the uniforms. Wade wore another Black/Gold PE of the Fly Wade 2 EV and Bosh went with his Air Max Hyperdunk 2011 Elite PE while pouring in 16 and 15. Perhaps the best ‘Feet’ belongs to Thabo Sefolosha, who wore a White/Gold Nike Zoom Kobe VI that very much had a ‘Big Stage’ vibe. We’ve got a recap of last night’s events below so take a look and stay tuned to Sneaker News for Game 3 and the potential PE heat! Photos: yahoo
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May 15th, 2012 by John K.
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Of the lengthy sneaker-design process, the Wear-Test stage is a make-or-break affair; it doesn’t matter if the shoe looks amazing – if it doesn’t perform to the standards of the athlete, it’s back to the drawing board for the design crew. Of course, a lot of elements from a sneaker’s predecessor is carried on, but when looking at the progress of Kobe V to VI, the most notable change is the enlarged heel-cup – perhaps Kobe needed a bit more stability in that area for when he makes his daring cuts sand drives to the hoop. This Wear-Test sample of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI shows the sneaker free of any structural support – just the snake-skin TPU shell and the stencil-pained Swoosh on the upper, and the a solid one-piece midsole without the design ridges and the heel Zoom chamber. With the minimalistic appeal of this sample, the Kobe VI almost looks like a funky lifestyle shoe rather than one that was made on court, but credit Eric Avar for bringing street style and basketball sense into one cohesive unit. A gallery awaits you below, so take a look and cop this sample now from identitiesrevealed on eBay.
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February 9th, 2012 by John K.
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The Kobe VI has been praised as one of the most comfortable (if not the single most comfortable) shoe on the market last year, finding its way on the feet of college and NBA players worldwide. Even Georgetown University, a Jordan Brand outfitted school, ‘bent’ the rules by allowing this PE to come to light! The entire squad is laced up in Jumpman gear, but the Kobe VI is such a comfortable high-performance shoe that the equipment directors decided to ‘turn the other way’. Of course, on-court performance is the highest priority, so if a player deems the Kobe VI as the shoe to bring out his best, there’s no reason to not let that go down. The Georgetown PE colorway features a the basic two-toned grey-on-navy around the shoe with a white detailing on the swoosh and logo on the tongue for the classic Hoya look. Want these Kobes in your collection? Check out the listing from shoevillain on eBay.
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January 18th, 2012 by John K.
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Welcome to hump day, Sneaker News readers. If you need something to get your day moving a bit faster, here’s a look at all the NBA Feet action that took place last night; in an unprecedented move Mario Chalmers of the Miami Heat wore the Air Jordan II ‘CDP’, while the Golden State trio of Monta, Nate, and McGuire rocked their Air Jordans for the second consecutive game. Kyle Lowry, frontrunner for MIP of the season, continued filling up the stat-sheet while wearing the Nike Zoom Kobe VI TB in red/white, while teammate Kevin Martin stuck by his Air Jordan 2010 Team. Stephen Jackson wore a White/Red Jordan Big Ups, while Ben Gordon and DeJuan Blair rocked their own personal Kobe VI iDs. Rip Hamilton was seen with the Air Jordan III ‘Black Flip’ yet again. For a complete look at all the notable kicks, check out all the NBA Feet action below! via ESPN.
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January 11th, 2012 by John K.
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In 2003, Kobe Bryant was officially added to the exclusive bunch of Nike signature athletes, joining the likes of Michael Jordan, Anfernee Hardaway, Charles Barkley, and more. The addition of Kobe, alongside the new acquisition of prep-to-pro prospect LeBron James, would mark a brand new era of Nike Basketball, one that has fortified Nike’s role as the pinnacle of performance basketball outfitting. It was in 2006 when a Nike shoe would officially bear Kobe Bryant’s name, but it was originally the Nike Zoom Huarache 2k4 that was set to be the starting point to a long-lasting partnership; following the Zoom Huarache 2k4 was the 2k5 version, which paved the way for Kobe’s official introduction as a Nike signature athlete in 2006 with the release of the Air Zoom Kobe 1.
Since that ’06 debut, we’ve seen Nike accomplish hat it had set out to do when it first brought on the Lakers superstar; six more installments as well as the Nike Zoom Hyperdunk (another ‘unofficial’ Kobe shoe), with the game-changing Kobe System setting new precedents in basketball footwear and design. So by our count, it’s ten shoes for Kobe thus far, and there’s no end in sight just yet. It’s not often we get to see all ten shoes bunched together, but thanks to wmsky of Kenlu, we’re given a nice side-by-side comparison of the Kobe V, VI, and VII as well as a unique look at original vs. current Kobe model. Check out some of the nice visuals after the jump and let us know which Nike Kobe shoe is your favorite of all-time.
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