Innovation and style signify the Kobe Bryant basketball shoes made by Nike. The sixth edition of the Zoom Kobe series was released in December, 2010. Sneakerheads and Bryant supporters always anticipate the release of each shoe, and the buzz surrounding that one was no different than in the past.
Kobe Bryant basketball shoes by Nike are quality,
innovative shoes. The sixth edition of the Zoom Kobe series was released in December, 2010. Fans of both shoes and Bryant always look forward to the drop date of each shoe, and it was no different in the months and weeks leading up to the drop of the ZK VI.
A wide range of colorways is available to the Zoom Kobe sneakers. Periodically, though, Nike releases unique editions of the Bryant sneaker. Though Adidas was the first maker of the official Bryant sneaker, Nike helped explode the popularity of his sneakers.
The first affiliation for Bryant with Nike was the Air Zoom Huarache 2K4. It was followed the next year with the 2K5. This 2K5 was the first to feature his new Nike logo. It is alleged to symbolize a samurai warrior.
The Air Zoom Kobe I was the first Nike shoe bearing his name. It debuted on Christmas Day, 2005. Less than a month later, while wearing them against the Toronto Raptors, he poured in 81 points in a game.
The next two Bryant shoes, the Zoom Kobe II and Zoom Kobe III, followed suit. They successively gave the player wearing them increased stability, cushioning, and support. There was speculation, however, that Bryant was not fond of the ZKII, as he wore a different shoe for most of the season the ZKII was released.
Though Bryant had an affiliation with the Hyperdunk shoes during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, his fourth shoe, Zoom Kobe IV, turned heads and created a sensation. Not only one of the lightest shoes Nike had made to that point, it was a low-top. Not even a mid-top shoe, it was like a regular shoe.
People liked playing ball in them and they came in more than a dozen colorways, including some collectible editions. These included shoes called Carpe Diem, Del Sol, and All-Star Game. Others were themed such as Draft Day Hornets Edition, showcasing the 2009 NBA Finals, celebrating the Minneapolis Lakers, and more.
Nike released the Zoom Kobe V for general sale in late 2009. It eventually became available in at least twenty colors. A low-top, as well, the ZKV was lighter and offered more stability than the previous Zoom Kobe. At its release, the ZKV held the distinction of being the lowest and lightest hoops kicks in Nike history.
Part of the inspiration of for such a low cut was inspired the game of soccer, or football. Bryant played the sport as a child and wanted a basketball shoe that allowed for enhanced lateral movement. Its weight is less than 11 ounces.
The variety of the color patterns that the Zoom Kobe V were available in was vast. Some hues were Los Angeles Lakers related, including the regular Home edition, a second Home addition, an Away edition, and a Playoff Pack. Versions recreated from the ZKIV included Del Sol, Chaos, All-Star Game, Draft Day Hornets, and others.
New colorways not officially introduced for ZK IV included one each for Duke University and the University of Southern California. There was also a Lower Merion High School Edition and a Team USA edition. Three unique color schemes included a Martin Luther King, Jr., edition, a Dark Knight edition, and a Bruce Lee version.
