The Nike Kobe 9 has official been unveiled by Nike Basketball. My opinion at first glance is that these kicks look very comfortable and even though I’m not a huge fan of high top sneakers, I must admit that these do look pretty good. There was three Nike technologies that went into the sneaker: Nike Flyknit, Flywire, and Lunarlon. It’s obvious that Nike is taking the safest route to prevent Kobe from injuring that foot again. As you can see the Flyknit that’s found on the upper is made from single strands of yarn, ultimately allowing you to move your foot more naturally. I feel as if the Flywire is used for more of a detailing, giving the exterior that extra oomph. Finally, finishing off the technology aspect of the sneaker will be the Lunarlon which gives you extra cushioning. But that’s not all. It’s also said that carbon fiber is used on the heel to give more stability, while the rubber outsole shapes your foot, giving you what we see now, the Nike Kobe 9 Elite. Look for these pair of Kobes to drop at retailers on February 8th for $225.
RELEASE DATE: February 8th, 2014
PRICE: $225