Nike Basketball brought back this classic from 2011 – the Nike Kobe 6 “Italian Camo”. Built close to the original but tweaked in “protro” form, these feature a camo printed mesh upper, crimson accents, a full length Cushlon midsole, and Zoom Turbo under the forefoot. Watch my video to learn more and to see how these are on feet!
The beloved “Venice Beach” Kobe 8 made its return over a decade later, as it released in Protro form earlier this month. Staying relatively true to the original despite being marketed as a Protro, these feature a vibrant mesh upper, a drop in React foam midsole and an icy rubber outsole as well. Watch my review to get my thoughts on these and to see them on feet!
SeriousPlayerOnly recently launched their signature basketball shoe, Player 1. This pair is inspired by iconic shoes from the past, and features a lightweight knit upper, with an interchangable triple-blend drop-in foam midsole. Check out my video to learn more about this brand, the tech behind the shoe, and how they perform on court!
Check out SeriousPlayerOnly and grab your pair through their website here: https://seriousplayeronly.com/en-ca/products/player-1-pre-edition-yellow
Following a new agreement reached between Kobe Bryant’s estate with Nike, they recently released the first Kobe sneaker earlier this month after a nearly year-long hiatus. The “Mambacita Sweet 16” colourway dropped on Gigi’s birthday where she would have turned sixteen years old, and as such, this pair is a nod to her including her jersey #2 visible on the heel.
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