Following up on my first look at the [Del Sol Nike Zoom Kobe VI post from last week], we'll take a very detailed look at the Black Mamba's newest signature sneaker. As we've seen in past pics, the Nike Zoom Kobe VI will features a reptile skin inspired upper. This reptile skin inspired upper is an almost literal interpretation of Kobe challenging Nike to produce a sneaker that molds to his foot, like an extra layer of skin. Beyond the new upper, the Nike Zoom Kobe VI does appear to have a larger midsole that the ZKV and a reworked plastic molded heel counter. The Black/Del Sol Nike Zoom Kobe VI features a Black upper, a Del Sol Swoosh, Del Sol accents, a Black mid...

Following up on the [first true leak of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI earlier this week], a new shot of the ZKVI outsole has hit the Net. As a refresher, the Nike Zoom Kobe V outsole was inspired by the human heart. The outsole on the Nike Zoom Kobe VI outsole appears to be inspired by the human lungs. This would make sense as Kobe has mentioned how important it is to breathe on the court. More as it develops. Click [

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