August 20th, 2012 by John K.
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Fresh off the heels of his Gold Medal victory, Kobe Bryant took his talents to China where he participated in a number of events for his massive fanbase in the basketball-crazed country. During one in-store event at Nike Basketball’s Kicks Lounge (more on that later), we caught a glimpse of what may be some special edition packaging for the Nike Zoom Kobe VII ‘Gold Medal’. Seen with a different box, a detailed tissue paper on the interior with Kobe’s face, and a special hang-tag, it’s clear Nike went the extra step to house these iconic Kobe VIIs in a worthy box. No word if the shoes will release in this manner, but stay tuned for a release in the States as these have already hit stores overseas.
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August 14th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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The 2012 London Olympics are done, Kobe Bryant and co. came home with the gold medal, and the USA once again proved its dominance in the game of basketball. With all that being said the Olympics don’t feel quite over for sneaker enthusiasts, as there are a few key styles tying in with Team USA’s gold medal match against Spain that have yet to arrive. The Nike Lunar Hyperdunk+, Nike Zoom KD IV, and Nike Zoom Kobe VII all caught up in the golden look still haven’t dropped, although Asia has been privy them already so expect a stateside release soon. Until then, click through to get the latest angles on the ‘Gold Medal’ Nike Zoom Kobe VII.
Nike Zoom Kobe VII System
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August 10th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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It’s official folks, following today’s victory over Argentina Team USA has advanced on to another gold medal game in Olympic basketball. Will we see Durant, Kobe, and LeBron break out the special pairs of their three summer sneakers to celebrate the moment? That remains to be seen, but at the very least you will have a chance to do so once they make their way into stores. Speaking of which, the Nike Zoom Kobe VII and the Nike Lunar Hyperdunk+ sporting the ‘Gold Medal’ look will both do so this weekend in Asian markets, with a US date still pending (although the wait won’t be too long). Click through with us to check out both pairs and if you’re in the area pick up either tomorrow at Nike Harajuku in Japan.
Nike Zoom Kobe VII System
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Nike Lunar Hyperdunk
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August 3rd, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Blame it on whatever curse was on NBA/USA Basketball in 2004, that earlier USAB squads had made it too easy or any other reasoning, but there was a clear departure in the mid-’00s with top-tier professionals choosing to skip out on the Olympic experience. A young LeBron James suffered through that embarrassing Athens appearance and helped to rejuvenate interest in the ’08 squad, but it was Kobe Bryant’s dogged determination that galvanized the Redeem Team. Kobe put off surgery to repair the torn ligament in his shooting pinky to make sure he was ready for Beijing, and now a few years later, we’re on the verge of the Black Mamba claiming his second Olympic gold.
The ‘Gold Medal’ Nike Zoom Kobe VII System envisions a London result in line with what Bryant and his Team USA cohorts have been visualizing, and with a release date coming up around the time of the August 12th finale, we’ve got new photos to share after the jump below. Let us know how they compare to the Hyperdunks and Zoom KD IVs in similarly celebratory styles and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date. Photos: Kinetics
Nike Zoom Kobe VII System
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July 27th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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You’ve already seen how Kevin Durant will be celebrating in sneaker form in the event that Team USA manages the gold in basketball, but what about his Nike Basketball brethren Kobe Bryant and LeBron James? They’ll be taking part in the festivities as well, with the Nike Zoom Kobe VII seen here with a gold upgrade on the side Swoosh and on the speckled look that hits the heel clip. Click through with us to check out the pair, let us know if you prefer them to the more straightforward USA colorway for the summer, and keep in mind that they’ll be arriving in Asian markets on August 11th-so expect a date close to that for the stateside release. Photo: gallery2
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