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Kobe Bryant – Nike Kobe 8
photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images via ZimbioKobe Bryant? Ironman. The Nike Kobe line? Widely considered to be one of the best signature sneaker lines in regard to both performance and innovation. Unfortunately, Kobe Bryant suffered two season ending injuries in the Nike Kobe 8 in both Elite and inline versions.
Favored by fans and peers alike, the setbacks didn’t stop players from playing in Nike Kobe 8 sneakers nor did it detour them from buying the Nike Kobe 9. In fact, Kobe actually used his Achilles injury as inspiration for the styling on the Nike Kobe 9 Elite.
