Nike Zoom Kobe VII (7) Sample | New Images

For the first time in the series, the Nike Zoom Kobe VII sees the shoe’s number outpace the number of championships its superstar signee is chasing.  So while Bill Simmons and his ilk might be almost giddy about the possibility of the Lakers’ dynasty coming to an abrupt halt, the ZK7 suggests things might be more the same than they’ve changed.  For the fourth time in a row, Kobe will choose a low cut, soccer-inspired silhouette, this latest one carrying the most intense reptile bite yet thanks to a scaled upper and some of the craziest midsole tooling we’ve ever seen.  Click through to see more images of CorkClothing‘s sample and stick with Sneaker News for updates including the Zoom Kobe 7 release date.