Nike Kobe Zoom81 Team Shoes

The third time was the charm for Kobe netting an MVP award this year with the Kobe III. Nike has reworked the Zoom Kobe III slightly to create a team shoe that resembles Kobe’s signature model. While bearing his name, this model is called the Zoom81 obviously after his epic performance where he put up 81 points back in 2006. The shoe’s appearance has received criticism for being too basic, but for those who were not a fan of the web covering the entire upper on the Kobe III, this may be the right balance. In the heel the shoe sports Vis Zoom (visible Zoom Air) as opposed to Vis Air or Max Air like many team shoes have in the past. No word yet on pricing or release details, but don’t be surprised if these drop just in time for the new season in fall. Pics thanks to docious of NT.

Nike Kobe Zoom81 Team Shoes

12 Comments »

1. i like what i see here

   Comment by callum — May 8, 2008 @ 12:14 pm

2. Hey they made one in my Fraternity colors!

   Comment by J.King — May 8, 2008 @ 12:48 pm

3. I like the visible Zoom Air in the heel. More shoes should have that because I’m a sucka for Zoom Air.

   Comment by TASJ7045 — May 8, 2008 @ 1:08 pm

4. word on the zoom air, i loved the vis-zoom uptempos from ‘99. they should just drop regular vis-air and go with either max or zoom. the golds are doom.

   Comment by dopasaurus — May 8, 2008 @ 1:59 pm

5. im really liking these

   Comment by gold — May 8, 2008 @ 2:39 pm

6. these are cool! need lakers colorways? im just sayin?

   Comment by ken — May 8, 2008 @ 3:32 pm

7. these are okay, definitely hoopin shoes for me, feelin the air unit.

   Comment by YouKnow — May 8, 2008 @ 4:45 pm

8. Better than signature Kobes! That Eggo waffle design over the WHOLE shoe is what killed it for the signature Kobes but sometime less is more these look much better.

   Comment by solesaved — May 8, 2008 @ 7:00 pm

9. Im feelin da kobe’s i have the kobe 3s they r really comfortable, if your looking for a good quality basketball shoes these are ones you need to get. KB24 deserved the MVP this year.

   Comment by Levi1224 — May 8, 2008 @ 7:39 pm

10. HEAT…i know they feel good on the court

    Comment by flyasthesky — May 8, 2008 @ 8:16 pm

11. haha Kobe got shoes in Knicks/Mets colors.

    Comment by JC — May 9, 2008 @ 5:06 pm

12. look pretty ugly 2 me

    Comment by greenmaker24 — May 11, 2008 @ 8:16 am

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