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Finally revealed today is the Black Mamba’s sixth signature Nike shoe, the Zoom Kobe VI. Set to debut at the end of 2010, the third low cut model in Kobe Bryant’s line owns a very unique upper. Gone are visible Flywire threads and flashing branding. In those elements’ places are a reptilian material and stencil-applied Swoosh, respectively. The outsole traction owns a repeating oval pattern and supports a Zoom Air cushioned midsole. Absent from this particular colorway is purple, replaced instead with grey elements. Expectations for this shoe are high. Do you think it’ll do Kobe’s sneaker legacy justice?
Previous Kobe models have made efforts at bringing the star’s “Black Mamba” nickname to life, but the Zoom Kobe VI is taking the translation to another level. Seen here in its most complete state to date, the upcoming signature model owns a reptilian textured upper. While details are minimal at this point, the low top shape is clearly here to stay, as is the Zoom cushioning. While it’s too early to tell if this sneaker would make the list of Kobe’s best sneaker ever, it does give us hope for the future of performance basketball kicks. Stay tuned for more updates about the Zoom Kobe 6 and other Kobe Bryant shoes