The Nike Kobe 9 has officially been unveiled by Nike Basketball, Kobe Bryant’s ninth Swoosh signature is a high-top sneaker that wraps the ankle and features three key Nike technologies: Nike Flyknit, Flywire and Lunarlon. First used in running shoes, the Kobe 9 features Flyknit that is made from single strands of yarn to move with your foot. Nike Basketball‘s patented Flywire locks down the midfoot, and Lunarlon provides responsive cushioning. A carbon fiber heel counter gives the shoe stability, and a pressure mapping designed rubber outsole mimics the natural contours of the foot to finish off the most innovative basketball sneaker to date.
Nike Kobe 9 Elite “Team” |
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Nike Kobe 9 Elite “Influence” |
Taking the sihloutte down a notch, the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low HTM collection offers low-top editions of the Kobe 9 with Flyknit, Dynamic Flywire and Lunarlon still intact. Curated by legendary Nike brand members CEO Mark Parker, designer Tinker Hatfield, and cultural consultant Hiroski Fujiwara, the Nike Kobe 9 Low Elite delivers the same performance ability as the high-top version with more wearability.
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low HTM |
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low HTM |
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Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low “Hyper Purple“ |
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low “Beethoven” |
The EM low version of the Kobe 9 employs an Engineered Mesh upper keeps things lightweight and breathable, while a Lunarlon outsole offers an ultra-soft, responsive ride.
For the second straight year, Nike Sportswear created NSW versions of the latest Nike Kobe sihloutte. For the Nike Kobe 9 NSW Lifestyle, the shoe sports a simplified upper reminiscent of the Nike Kobe 9 on court version with a lower profile casual outsole.