Of the two production-ready colorways of the Zoom Kobe V we’ve seen thus far, the black and purple “Away” make-up is without a doubt the more subtle look. The “Chaos,” which we got a very detailed look at yesterday, was originally hated by many for its wild colors, but a portion of those same readers had their opinion swayed by the high quality photos. Will these photos give the same result?

We get a great look at the shiny purple reptile print that covers the toe area and Swoosh. The same print is also used in black for the tongue and very tip of the toe. The laces are two-color with black and yellow, somewhat similar to those we saw on the Zoom Kobe IV “Carpe Diem.” We get a great look at the matte finish of the toe and Flywire mid-panel, which contrasts against the shiny finish used elsewhere on the shoe.

Click here to see all the pics.

The Zoom Kobe IV is one of the most praised basketball sneakers ever. The Flywire, the low cut, and the fact that it is the signature show of arguably the second greatest player ever all added to its luster. To say that they Zoom Kobe V had a tough act to follow might be the understatement of the year. And while the verdict might have to be held until its official release, we have detailed shots for you to check out now.

One big advantage we get from these pics is a look at the distinct colors used. The outsole appeared very yellow at first glance, but it look as though it’s actually a very bright lime green and the vivid shade of red used for the midsole speckles are more neon than at first glance, as well. Also take notice of the carbon fiber plate in the arch area on the underside. Do these pics help sway your opinion either way? Better than the black and purple “Away” pair

The comment section was filled with both positive and negative remarks on the Nike Zoom Kobe V “Chaos” we showed you a couple of days ago. That is very understandable seeing that the chaotic color scheme it possesses does not suit everyone. However, check out the detailed photos of the Nike Zoom Kobe V ‘Away’ colorway.

Whether the Kobe V is an upgrade from the Kobe IV is for you to decide, yet, one cannot argue that this is definitely a highly-detailed basketball sneaker. It obviously possesses the well-recognized Lakers color scheme, but its texture makeup and design set this shoe apart from many. Its most distinctive feature lies on the side panels where a covered flywire design appears. It also owns a new, shiny, scale-like material throughout the midfoot and toe area. Other distinctive features include Kobe’s number 24 at the front of the sole and a mesh-like pattern located on the collar area. What are your thoughts on the Nike Zoom Kobe V ‘Away’? Click here to view detailed photos and express your thoughts.

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?

From the second half of the 2008-2009 NBA season to the end of the summer, we witnessed more colorways of the Kobe IV than we could think of. The majority of you applauded every Kobe IV release seeing that you voted it the best signature sneaker of this past NBA season. However, will the Kobe V pick up where the Kobe’s fourth signature sneaker left off?

Recently, Carmelo Anthony called for a rematch of this year’s western conference finals by challenging Kobe Bryant to a game on NBA 2K10. In the footage (shown here), shots of Kobe Bryant sporting a new, low-cut sneaker surfaced during the bout. Supposedly, this is the upcoming Kobe V that he will be wearing this upcoming season. What are your thoughts on this sneak peek look at this sneaker? As stated earlier, check out the footage of the video game bout after the jump.

The majority of you dubbed the Nike Zoom Kobe IV this year’s Best Signature Sneaker and rightfully so. Fast forwarding to the 2009-2010 NBA season, will the Nike Zoom Kobe V win the aforementioned award for next year?

First off, we must note that this is merely a sample version of the Nike Zoom Kobe V. With that said, you cannot judge this shoe off of these photos. However, it does seem that Kobe is sticking with the low-cut sneaker for the upcoming year. It possesses a very similar silhouette of the Kobe IV, yet, it contains a couple of differences. For example, the base seems to be seamless and in one piece. Supposedly, the Kobe V will be even lighter in weight and not contain Lunar Foam. What are your thoughts on this Nike Zoom Kobe V sample? Click here to view additional photos.