Nike Zoom Kobe V “Chaos”
Posted by George Kiel III | Nov 3, 2009
From December 2008 up until now, we have seen almost every colorway you can think of on the Nike Zoom Kobe IV. It was obviously one of the most innovative sneakers ever produced from Nike Basketball, and it was well-received by both basketball players and non-basketball players (it was voted Best Signature Sneaker in our Kicks On Court Awards). However, there comes a point in time when the average sneaker enthusiasts wants to see something different. Therefore, Nike has answered our cries by confirming the upcoming Nike Zoom Kobe V sneaker. On December 26th, 2009, Nike will unleash the first colorway of the Kobe V dubbed the “Chaos”. If you recall, Nike unveiled a “Chaos” colorway of the Kobe IV at the beginning of this year. This Kobe V possesses a multi-colored upper consisting of foil-like side panels, a lime-colored swoosh, red/black shoelaces, a purple patent leather toe area and a heel panel and toe area of the same color. It is also finished with a lime outsole and a white/red speckled midsole. As for the overall design, the Kobe V owns a similar, low-cut design of the Kobe IV, yet, its collar and heel panel section seems more fit for ankle support. Click here to view detailed photos. What’s your thought on the Nike Zoom Kobe V? |

Nike Zoom Kobe V "Chaos"

Nike Zoom Kobe V "Chaos"

Nike Zoom Kobe V "Chaos"

Nike Zoom Kobe V "Chaos"

Nike Zoom Kobe V "Chaos"

Nike Zoom Kobe V "Chaos"


Nov 13, 2009 at 6:39 am
For those saying Lebron VII’s look better, what the hell are you talking about? That shoe doesnt perform as good as it looks. True these shoes dont look as good as the IV’s but the performance must be sky high. You saw how light the IV’s were and they were incredible, lucky I copped a pair and I will cop a pair of the V’s but in Dream Team colors.
Lebron VII’s however, are high cut, supports the ankle thats good, but with all that height and length, the shoe will be heavier than the IV’s or V’s.
IMO, Kobe’s shoes are more on performance than looks.
Nov 11, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Oh man, they is ugly. But we need to wait and see the non chaos colors. Lakers colors and some nice white and blue.
Nov 11, 2009 at 7:43 pm
These shoes look way fly. I dont know why everybody is hating on them I think that the lime green is sick and the purple is a nice shade and they seem to go together well. If this shoes performs as well as my Kobe IV did on the court then this shoe will be a great buy
Nov 7, 2009 at 5:18 pm
just plain ugly
Nov 7, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Nike Zoom Kobe V “Mosquitos” IMO
Nov 7, 2009 at 2:55 pm
these are fire ! what a surprise that most of you dont like them just like th 4’s but just like last year these will out sell most of the shoes out there. cant wait for the id feature on these
Nov 6, 2009 at 8:36 pm
This was epic fail in the design department. I dont care how much theyre about performance, not an excuse for this monstrousity.
Nov 6, 2009 at 8:14 am
kinda weird
Nov 5, 2009 at 3:53 pm
DOPE..
id rock em in a hummingbirds wingbeat
Nov 4, 2009 at 11:41 pm
May have to pick up a pair of these…..
Nov 4, 2009 at 11:57 am
@NorthwestClassic
aint nobody wearing these fugazi shoes except kobe dickriders on and off the court.
Nov 4, 2009 at 10:41 am
I like them. They kinda look like the iv’s but it’s all good. Kinda like the AJ V and VI. I love it
Nov 4, 2009 at 10:14 am
mamba just wants the best hoops sneaker, not the best looking one.
But anyway, these are some crazy ass kicks….
please go “zoom-zoom” for me nike?
Nov 4, 2009 at 6:41 am
And I thought Answer XIII was ugly!!!WTF??!!
Nov 4, 2009 at 3:26 am
abt 30 dumb dumbs below me.
come dec 26 heads will fully engulf this shoe as well as all the other 5s.
Nov 4, 2009 at 3:16 am
Seen the early pics online and did not, could not believe these were the V’s - glad I got a few pairs of the iv’s - these look like the shoes you see that end up at Big Lots!!
How could Kobe and Nike get it soooooo wrong???????!!?????
I’m waiting for the LBJ VII - all black.
Nov 4, 2009 at 2:00 am
@ MJSF
If it’s a stupid ass concept then why are so many players wearing it this year? Don’t say it’s because they’re on Nike, there are plenty of other high tops they could’ve chosen.
Nov 4, 2009 at 1:31 am
of the hook
Nov 4, 2009 at 12:16 am
@thunder
You are a true life CRACKHEAD!
Nov 3, 2009 at 11:43 pm
you have to get used to ‘em…They will look dope on Kobe tho…
Nov 3, 2009 at 10:56 pm
these shoes suck and all yall who are dying for these are diehard lakers fans/ diehard kobe fans/ or idiots because it aint nothing at all tight about these—-i wouldnt rock em for free and dont try me on no broke s–t i spend a good 2g’s monthly on myself
Nov 3, 2009 at 10:41 pm
I’ll reserve judgement til I see a different cw. These here are simply awful. They look like some sh!t steve nash would rock. Hopefully we can get a decent cw.
Nov 3, 2009 at 8:54 pm
KOBE WILL TURN HOMO ON THIS POOR GUY NO RESPECT FROM NIKE AT ALL LBJ GETS ALL THE CREDITS SAD TOO SAY…..
Nov 3, 2009 at 8:46 pm
wait for the day that kobe rocks these in the game, then all of you will start to want them bad…
Nov 3, 2009 at 8:35 pm
nicely crafted shoe. great job at nike. cant wait to see the laker colorways with detailed photos
Nov 3, 2009 at 6:42 pm
nice, getting for sure. forget the space jams.
Nov 3, 2009 at 6:18 pm
hideous
Nov 3, 2009 at 5:41 pm
those red specks drive me nuts….get rid of the red speck please
Nov 3, 2009 at 5:03 pm
why are hoopers wearing trainers???
stupid ass concept and this shoe is terrible.
Nov 3, 2009 at 4:41 pm
it looks like the back of the shoe has NO IDEA what the hell the front of the shoe is trying to do…turrble, just turrble (c) Sir Charles…
Nov 3, 2009 at 3:49 pm
anybody that live in the long island area… Wale will be at sneaker bistro boutique on November 9th!!! He will be signing copies of his cd attention deficit…..
Nov 3, 2009 at 3:40 pm
please some other colorway. This is awful.
Nov 3, 2009 at 3:39 pm
yup kobe iv’s look alot better, these look like cheerleading shoes….but i’d rock anything with the kobe logo…haha, thats sad…
Nov 3, 2009 at 3:14 pm
The Kobe IV’s are waaaaaaaaay better.
Nov 3, 2009 at 2:50 pm
They”ll prolly grow on me over time…….and arent they supposed to come with an ankle strap or sumthin?
Nov 3, 2009 at 2:49 pm
these are terrible.
Nov 3, 2009 at 2:36 pm
They look too much like the Adidas Gil-Zero.
Nov 3, 2009 at 2:30 pm
nice. i would like to see a different colorway. i know they gonna come out with hundreds of colors. when they come out with lakers colors i’ll def cop.
Nov 3, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Murder them out in Black and stick some MAMBA print on them hoes……than they will be immaculate…low tops is the sickest to ball in for ankle brakers….not you AIR FORCE ALA 89’s hightops leave that to the PF/Centers
Nov 3, 2009 at 2:03 pm
These are cold!!!! almost all one piece upper….mmm, nasty!
Nov 3, 2009 at 1:58 pm
um need to see another cw but these are really bad compared to the IVs
Nov 3, 2009 at 1:43 pm
the IV captured performance and style, which was a step up for kobe shoes, these just look like a low top huarache 2k4. with the colors from a popped metallic birthday ballon… the difference between this years chaos and last spells it out. last year was subtle, smooth and very wearable- this year looks kind of ridiculous and over the top.
Nov 3, 2009 at 1:35 pm
how about those LBJ 7’ssssss
Nov 3, 2009 at 1:33 pm
thats one ugly shoe!!!!!!!!!!!
Nov 3, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Eh…they’re different, but Kobe has never been one for real stylish kicks (remember the adidas Kobe 2?), but these are prolly really comfortable and functional.
Nov 3, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Look like running shoes
Nov 3, 2009 at 1:26 pm
these are a joke
Nov 3, 2009 at 1:06 pm
uh…no. Maybe in a different colorway, cause this one ain’t doing it for me.
Nov 3, 2009 at 1:00 pm
they look like chaos
Nov 3, 2009 at 1:00 pm
whoa!!! next colorway please.
Nov 3, 2009 at 1:00 pm
patent flywire? they’ve gone too far