Aaron Hope 
Kobe certainly shook up the basketball sneaker market when he went low in 2008, but his upcoming signature release has got to be the most audacious of his whole career. The Nike Kobe 9 Elite goes to a higher cut and then some, the first Flyknit hoop shoe utilizing an unprecedented silhouette with one very high cut tongue. One piece of intrigue with this unorthodox design is how they’ll translate for streetwear purposes, and as you can see in more detail below, a proper cuff can be a good choice. Stick with Sneaker News as we approach the ‘Masterpiece’ Kobe 9 Elite‘s February 8th drop and let us know where this ranks against the ‘Prelude Pack’ colorways that foreshadow its arrival.
Nike Kobe 9 Elite “Masterpiece”
Style Code: 630847-001
Release Date: 02/08/14
Price: $220
Source: Hupu
