Three new KOBE 9 Elite colorways reveal Bryant’s dedication to team, art and culture.
This weekend served up to be another Kobe Bryant weekend when we were introduced to three new color ways of the ninth signature for the Black Mamba.
Nike took to their official site to provide release details as well as a bit of information in regards to the upcoming new color ways for Nike Kobe 9 Elite which are dubbed “Inspiration”, “Perspective” and “Detail”. Us over at DefPenRadio decided to relay the message to you guys and find out if these will be a DEF cop or DEF not.
Set to debut instore next month, the KOBE 9 Elite combines deep design innovation with personal storytelling that reflects Kobe Bryant’s muses on and off court.
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
The KOBE 9 Elite features three key technologies: Flyknit, Flywire and Lunarlon, giving the shoe superior lightweight performance. Designer Eric Avar’s goal was to enhance the foot’s natural movements while providing strength, durability and speed.
Flyknit defies conventional shoe manufacturing processes by creating a one-piece engineered upper made from single strands of yarn. Lightweight yet incredibly strong, it comes to basketball for the first time in the KOBE 9 Elite. And due to manufacturing advancements made with Flyknit, the weight on the KOBE 9 Elite upper has been reduced by nearly 50% compared to traditional high-top basketball shoes.
PERSONAL STORYTELLING
Three new colors tell stories behind Bryant’s inspirational muses including art, culture and Los Angeles.
