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Nike Zoom Kobe V
The Nike Zoom Kobe V is Kobe Bryant's fifth signature shoe with Nike. Kobe worked again with Eric Avar of Nike to create something even lighter and lower than before. Nike responded with the Nike Zoom Kobe V, which features a 10 mm forefoot profile and weighs 10.6 ounces – one ounce lighter than the Nike Zoom Kobe IV.
“I wanted to push the envelope with a shoe that meets the demands of my style of play,” Bryant said. “The Kobe V is lighter, lower and more stable. Nike has done it again.”
Building off the success of the Nike Zoom Kobe IV, Nike Performance Footwear Creative Director Eric Avar wanted to further reduce the weight of the shoe while still enhancing support and stability.
“For the Kobe V, we started with the science and performance elements and built from there,” Avar said. “We wanted this shoe to be a true reflection of his game and persona. As Kobe continues to evolve as an athlete, so will the footwear we create for him.”
The Nike Zoom Kobe V also features a lighter, stronger version of Nike’s innovative Flywire technology, that’s strategically placed to perform like synthetic tendons while cradling the foot like a second skin. The shoe’s overlays were bonded with heat welding, which is lighter, more consistent, and less abrasive than traditional stitching. Nike Zoom units in the heel and forefoot, as well as lightweight Phylon-injected midsole, provide a cushioning system that reduces pounding without adding bulk or weight.
The Zoom Kobe V comes in a number of colorways. Due to the method of construction and upper materials, the color combinations and possibilities are literally endless with the Nike Zoom Kobe V. The Kobe V also was a top choice on NikeiD where consumers could make a one of a kind pair of Kobe shoes as well as add their own personal touches. Special makeups of the Nike Zoom Kobe V also dropped throughout the 2009-2010 season and special NBA Finals edition Kobe V's were made for Kobe Bryant to wear at the NBA's biggest stage.
Nike Zoom Kobe V - tongue
Nike Zoom Kobe V - heel
Nike Zoom Kobe V - Flywire skin
Nike Zoom Kobe V - outsole
Kobe Bryant speaking at the Nike Zoom Kobe V press conference
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