Another design is coming for the 10th shoe collaboration of Kobe Bryant with Nike. The global sports brand announced that the Kobe X will be one of the five signature shoes included in the new "Zoom City" collection inspired by New York City and its famous landmarks.
The "Zoom City" collection is a representation of the five boroughs that make up the famous city, said Nike on its official website.
The Kobe X AS is officially listed in Nike as Black/ Volt/ Multi-Color. It has taken inspiration from the New York World's Fair in 1964. The international exposition, which attracted many visitors all over the world, featured innovative ideas represented in the iconic stainless steel Unisphere.
The Kobe X "Zoom City" articulates that mix of new ideas as it blends the latest shoe technologies of Nike in one sneaker.
The Kobe X shoe combined three elements that would make it the best pair for a player of Bryant's caliber. It features an advanced traction system and hybrid cushioning on a seamless material, noted Complex.
Its traction system was tagged as "the most effective traction system in the 43-year history of Nike basketball shoes." The sneaker's herringbone outsole was outfitted with "nodules" that simulates a grip on the floor like a "racecar tire."
Meanwhile, the hybrid cushioning element made use of Zoom Air in the heel with Lunarlon, which made it firm and flexible on the court for the hard drive the NBA star is known for.
The shoe featured a black base on an open-weave textile, which is the same material used for the other Kobe X colorways. A silver color was used for the tongue, which is reminiscent of the stainless steel Unisphere unveiled on the NY World's Fair.
The outsole is a blend of yellow green and orange that adds a pop of color to the otherwise very serious looking shoe.
Fans of Bryant may not see the NBA player in this year's All-Star Weekend but they could sure take home a piece of the Black Mamba as his 10th signature shoe hits shelves on Feb. 13.
Each pair would be sold at $200 in adult sizes. Nike has not made any announcement if the design would soon be available for grade school sizes as well.
The Kobe X "Zoom City" would be available for customization on its color and graphics on the NikeID beginning Feb. 13.
