The run is on! With the Nike Zoom Kobe V on the horizon, NikeStore.com has made the IVs available online in the Gradient “Home” and “Away” colorways. If you recall, we just got word that these were hitting House of Hoops last week, but now everyone has a chance at grabbing a pair. Currently a full-size run is available, but move quick and grab yourself a pair before Kobe fans get them all.

The Nike Zoom Kobe V “Chaos” and “Away” surfaced recently, meaning the run of Kobe IVs is coming to an end.And to go out with a bang, the Gradient “Home” and “Away” colorways are now available at House of Hoops locations. Wider releases at non-HoH Foot Locker locations are also expected this week.

We’ve seen so many colorways of the Kobe IV, so it may be hard to be super excited for these, but the gradient colorways have been deemed favorites by Kobe fan and haters alike. The “Away” colorway fades purple and black together, accenting it with bits of Lakers gold throughout. Purple and black snakeskin leather are also used around the ankle and tow cap, as well. The “Home” color-up uses white instead, better matching the alternate Los Angeles white jerseys.

With these being one of your last chances to grab a Kobe IV before the V drops, do you plan to grab these?

We just announced the grand opening of a new House of Hoops location at the Mall at Prince Georges, with a promise that there would be some serious heat for the occasion. Well, it looks like Maryland ‘heads won’t be disappointed, as the Nike Air Bakin’ LE, silver Nike 1/2 Cent and Nike Zoom Kobe IV “4 Rings” will all be available on Sunday at the opening.

The Air Bakin’ LE we saw just yesterday, and the super shiny retro was very well received. The 1/2 Cent is well, the 1/2 Cent, and the silver colorway is definitely one of the most wanted. Finally, the Zoom Kobe IV “4 Rings” is one we thought we might not ever see make it to full retail. It may be another in a long line of Kobe IVs, but the Championship-tribute sneaker with the bright color and gradient is a solid take on the Lakers’ colors.

If you’re after any of these and in the PG area, head down to the new House of Hoops this Sunday.

Two days ago, we showed you the ‘Away’ version of the Nike Zoom Kobe IV “Gradient Lakers”, and the majority of the comments stated that Nike should stop with the Kobe IV already. However, it doesn’t seem like the Kobe’s are going away anytime soon. With that said, we have now spotted the ‘Home’ version of the Kobe IV “Gradient Lakers”.

Obviously, going in the opposite direction of the ‘Away’ colorway, this particular sneaker features a 100% white leather toe area which transforms into a purple patent leather by way of the gradient design. The aforementioned design is even visible on the shoelaces. As added color features, this shoe also owns yellow details in the form of the heel section on the outsole and the swoosh border. Click here to view additional photos.

After showing you the Zoom Kobe IV “Gradient Lakers” earlier today, we now have spotted yet another soon-to-be-released Kobe IV colorway (yawn); another day another Kobe colorway, right?

First off, this particular Kobe IV colorway, named the “4 Rings”, will be harder to come across than the previous colorways we have reported on seeing that it is a quickstrike release. The limited photo shows us that this sneaker also owns a gradient-like design on the side panels with the frontal sections of the sneaker featuring purple and the rear section possessing a yellow color scheme. Overall, the entire silouhette is done up in patent leather. To coincide with the nickname, this shoe features a puppet hand with four rings on the fingers. This sneaker will be available on Kix-Files shortly. Stay tuned for additional photos of the Nike Zoom Kobe IV “4 Rings”.

How many different colorways can possibly be executed with gold and purple? Since the official Kobe IV release in earlier in the 2008-09 NBA season, we have spotted at least six Kobe IV styles all possessing the purple/gold color scheme; yet, each one owns specific accents. With that said, we have now spotted another Kobe IV dubbed the “Gradient Lakers”.

It features most of its purple/gold accents on the heel panel and collar area; however, it contains a gradient-like design most notably seen on the side panels. It then fades into a predominately black toe area with the border around the toe box done up in black snakeskin leather. No word on when this shoe will officially release; however, click here to view detailed photos. What are your thoughts on the continuous Kobe IV styles?

When we showed you a preview look of the Zoom Kobe V a couple of days ago, the majority of you were requested more photos and you also stated that you were anticipating its release. Until then, Nike seems to have more Zoom Kobe IV colorways up their sleeves to hold you over.

With that said, we have now spotted a limited edition Kobe IV that is called the “Olympic Gold & World Champions”. This particular colorways supposedly pays tribute to the Kobe’s hand in the 2008 Beijing World Championship and also for his part in the 2009 NBA Championship with the Lakers. As for the makeup, this contains more of a Lakers inspired color scheme seeing that is accented with gold and purple. Yet, other key features include a red snake in between the flywire design and the toe area plus a red bordered swoosh on the inner side panels. In addition, gold and white snake-like patterns are seen on the heel panel. No word yet on when this shoe will release; meanwhile, click here to view detailed photos.