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Yesterday, Nike and Kobe Bryant officially unveiled the lightest and lowest-profile basketball sneaker to date in the form of the Nike Zoom Kobe V.

After ‘breaking all of the rules’ in regards to a basketball shoe with the infamous Zoom Kobe IV, Nike pushed the envelope again by designing an even better, performance-ready sneaker that defies basketball perception. The Nike Zoom Kobe V weighs in at 10.6 ounces and is inspired by the soccer field. ?I watch a lot of soccer and have seen how the best footballers in the world make sharp cuts at top speed in lightweight, low-cut footwear,? Bryant said.

Creative director Eric Avar designed this shoe with two focuses: enhancing support and stability. ?For the Kobe V, we started with the science and performance elements and built from there,? Avar said. With that said, the Kobe V possesses specific attributes that are player-friendly to say the least. It features Nike Zoom units in the heel and forefoot, along well as lightweight Phylon-injected midsole that provides an extreme cushioning system.

The Nike Zoom Kobe V will be available for NikeiD on December 26, 2009. The official release will be January 1, 2010 in China and January 16, 2010 throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe.

Nike Zoom Kobe V
Nike Zoom Kobe V
Nike Zoom Kobe V

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