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The Collection: Zoom Kobe VI Chaos

tonyhellberg1 — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:30:11 GMT

When chaos rears its game-of-chance head, unpredictable behavior is all that remains.

But on the road to yet another three-peat, there’s no room for unorganized confusion at the close of 82 games.

Enter: the game’s greatest closer.

In his lighter, lower, even-more-responsive signature shoe.

These new colors may be complex. But in their creation you’ll find the distinct form that makes both sneaker and player beyond compare.

The Collection: Duke Zoom Kobe VI

tonyhellberg1 — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:48:43 GMT

Some things in life overshadow all others.

Blurring the line between first and last, impacting the entirety of a program’s sporting year.

Rankings. Records. Streaks hot and cold. Everything else goes right out the window.

But when the stakes are raised - when a showdown of that magnitude takes on conference championship shape - it’s almost impossible to understate the impact a victory of that nature can make.

That is the essence of college basketball on Tobacco Road.

This is the Duke Zoom Kobe VI.

The Collection: Zoom Kobe VI Pewter/Purple/White

tonyhellberg1 — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:13:30 GMT

Lightweight. Responsive.

Performance.

Zoom units in the heel and forefoot provide the cushioning. A solid rubber outsole paired with a modified herringbone cross section creates excellent traction and durability.

Kobe may have demanded a “low” - but the only thing low-profile about the 2011 All-Star Game MVP’s signature sneaker is the custom-fitting cut of the shoe.

As the colors of the season begin to change, his championship rise remains.

Black History Month Zoom Kobe VI

tonyhellberg1 — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:47:22 GMT

The current hardwood gold standard, his superhero alter ego slithering up the all-time leaderboards.

Gathering, in the process:

Trophies for his mantel. Rings for his teammates. Banners for his city.

The celebration of Black History Month, praise for all those who have answered the call to greatness.

Special, well-deserved nods to:

Black athletes. Commitment in the name of impact. Progress that changed our world.

This is the Black History Month Zoom Kobe VI.

The logos and icons that mark the shoe stand for something much, much more.

The Collection: Orange County Zoom Kobe VI

tonyhellberg1 — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:15:43 GMT

The kind of freedom that lies beyond the limit.

That’s what you’ll see from those who live and ball across the Orange County sprawl.

But how do you get there?

Start by dropping your guard. Lowering your profile. Boldly digging deeper into the shoe game than ever before.

It’s the key behind next-generation Flywire - but also to the kind of self-expression that comes after checking your fear at the door.

And that’s what Kobe wanted: words like “custom” and “couture”.

The Orange County Zoom Kobe VI.

Leave your mark on the game.

The Collection: Hollywood Zoom Kobe VI

tonyhellberg1 — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:51:58 GMT

Elite players command the spotlight. And when it’s on, only the strong will shine.

But they also demand a unique blend of performance, support and style.

To play beyond boundaries and act without fear.

Going low-profile?

Possible - even in Hollywood - without special effects.

But this is the Hollywood Zoom Kobe VI. So with 3D glasses, this next generation force on the court launches a multidimensional invasion on style.

The Collection: East LA Zoom Kobe VI

tonyhellberg1 — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:28:16 GMT

The Nike Zoom Kobe VI is based on insight provided by the man himself.

Custom-fit it for the masses by building from the foot out? For starters.

Then designers went lower, lighter, stronger and deadlier than ever before.

But with All-Star Weekend 2011 calling Kobe’s backyard home, there’s more.

The proving pavement of the city’s east side, where basketball isn’t just a sport - it’s part of the culture.

For players like Kobe - whose pride in his city is matched only by his love for the game - the passion is too relentless to be restricted.

Too rebellious to know fear.

And when you tattoo that spirit on a shoe, you get the East LA Zoom Kobe VI.

UNLOCK THE BLACK MAMBA

tonyhellberg1 — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:56:45 GMT

When the game starts, Kobe transforms.

And the Black Mamba can change the game at any moment.

But in this realm, the game’s deadliest player belongs to you: when the world types, he strikes.

Know when he’s been unleashed on the site. Share with your friends. Unlock exclusive content.

Learn about the Black Mamba. Watch him on film. Download the wallpapers.

And capture the deadliest moments in your own words for a chance to win an exclusive Nike Zoom Kobe VI.

These unique opportunities only exist during Mamba Moment windows of time. So follow Nike Basketball on Twitter or Like our Facebook page to get the latest Mamba Moment posted on your news feed.

The Nike Zoom Kobe VI is lower, lighter, stronger and deadlier than ever before - just like the alter ego it was created for.

Be part of every Mamba Moment while you can. Strike fast. And strike often.

It’s the only way to unlock the exclusive content behind of the most dangerous player in the game.

The Collection: Zoom Kobe VI Home Player Edition

tonyhellberg1 — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:38:26 GMT

To get Kobe’s stamp of approval, designers gleaned insight from the two-time defending Finals MVP.

And the champ wanted a custom fit.

He also wanted them to further challenge the laws of physics - taking on his “I want a low” proclamation from Zoom Kobe Vs of championship past with three-peat zeal - in order to make each leg of the 82-game prelim feel like a special event.

End result: a shoe that’s lower, lighter and more responsive than ever.

The Lakers have found a way to make every home Sunday feel like a holiday.

And Kobe will come color-correct in these Home Player Edition Zoom Kobe VIs.

The Collection: Zoom Kobe VI

tonyhellberg1 — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:11:16 GMT

Defending the champion’s crown means welcoming all challengers - and the avenues for defensive traps they invite you to dribble down.

Enter: the Mamba-inspired pattern featured on a solid rubber outsole that teams with a modified herringbone cross section. Excellent traction and durability for snaking past dethroners on guard in the paint over the course of 82 games.

Heel and forefoot Zoom units responsively cushion every second of Mamba Mode while a dual-density sockliner conforms to your foot - so every trip down the court from playground to gym can become your own.

It’s a shoe built from the foot out, wrapping higher - while riding lower - than most.

Championship burdens are heavy. So the Zoom Kobe VI raises the bar by lightening the load.

The Collection: Zoom Kobe VI Christmas Day

tonyhellberg1 — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:46:21 GMT

Rejuvenate. Revitalize. By spending your offseason adding something new to the lethal repertoire.

Then translate what you learned directly to the floor - by taking it lower to the ground than ever before.

Next generation Flywire technology offers lightweight support for every inch of court left to be explored. Cushioning Nike Zoom units team up with a dual-density sockliner that conforms to your foot - customizing those hardened 94 feet into a comfortable stroll through your virtual grassy knoll.

Kobe’s on another three-peat quest in Sunday whites and Lakers purple and gold.

But green means go to the Black Mamba-inspired themes come Christmas Day.

And this is the Zoom Kobe VI under his Staples Center tree.

The Collection: Lamar Odom Away Player Edition Hyperdunk 2010

tonyhellberg1 — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:13:19 GMT

The 5-spot: down low, cleaning class.

Wingman: triples launched, pockets picked.

Transition: 6’10” comic book length, point guard handle.

Stretch 220 lbs. over that frame for lightweight, explosive speed. Elevate your game to new levels: a prototype never seen before that somehow gets better with age.

Sacrifice minutes for rings - without losing an ounce of efficiency.

Those ingredients add up to Lamar Odom. It’s the same recipe we used to cook up his Away Player Edition Hyperdunk 2010 shoes.

The Collection: Home Player Edition Zoom Kobe V

tonyhellberg1 — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:59:19 GMT

“I want a ‘low’,” the superstar said.

A low-cut upper. A low-to-the-ground feel.

Lighter. More seamless. Altogether different.

Without sacrificing an ounce of comfort and support.

So less became more.

More-natural feeling. More-true to the evolution of his ever-expanding game.

The horizon line of Kobe’s signature shoe was lowered - so his championship game could rise to new heights.

This is the Home Player Edition Zoom Kobe V.

The Collection: Zoom Kobe V "Ring Ceremony"

tonyhellberg1 — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:09:38 GMT

Kobe’s season-long march toward ring No. 6 begins with a celebration of last season’s championship high-five.

And that begins with a unique interpretation of the shoe that actually raised expectations by lowering, well, everything. Kobe’s “true low” changed the way the world looks at basketball shoes. That fifth ring guarantees his standing among the all-time elite.

So allow him a 48 minute mini-victory lap in the Zoom Kobe V "Ring Ceremony".

The Collection 3.0: Nike Zoom Kobe V Big Stage

TheLetterJ — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:56:24 GMT

On June 17, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals, earning the Black Mamba his fifth championship ring.

During the NBA Finals, Kobe wore the Nike Zoom Kobe V Big Stage - a white-based pair at home at Staples Center, and a black-based pair on the road at TD Garden.

Now, you can have your own pair or two of the Nike Zoom Kobe V Big Stage.

On Friday, August 6, Nike Basketball will release an extremely limited number of pairs of both the Home Big Stage shoe, as well as the Away Big Stage shoe.

If you're looking for the Nike Zoom Kobe V Big Stage Home (386429-008), that shoe will be available at Niketown Los Angeles, the new Niketown Santa Monica, House of Hoops - Beverly Center, the new House of Hoops - Chicago, and kb24.com.

If you've got your eye on the Nike Zoom Kobe V Big Stage Away (386429-108), you'll want to head to Niketown Los Angeles, Niketown Santa Monica, House of Hoops - Beverly Center, House of Hoops - Chicago, the new House of Hoops - Roosevelt Field, House of Hoops - Harlem, or kb24.com.

UPDATE #1: The Nike Zoom Kobe V Big Stage will be $130.

UPDATE #2: The Nike Zoom Kobe V Big Stage will be available at the new House of Hoops - Chicago location. This new location is on State Street.

UPDATE #3: Chicago-area Nike Basketball fans, the address to be at is 219 South State Street, Chicago.