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Nike and Kobe Bryant officially the unveiled the highly-anticipated Nike Zoom Kobe V earlier this week to many people’s excitement (see additional photos and information here). Weighing in at 10.6 ounces, the Nike Zoom Kobe V instantly became the lightest Nike basketball shoe ever created.

With that said, Nike Creative Director Eric Avar and Kobe Bryant had their hands full when it came to designing a lightweight basketball shoe that is extremely performance-ready and can withstand a 82-game season and beyond. To learn how they manufactured this sneaker and what inspirations fueled the design, check out an in-depth interview with Bryant and Eric Avar here. Is the Kobe V a definite purchase for you?

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