As the NBA regular season ends and playoff anticipation revs up, so does the footwear of top athletes across the league. Brands like Nike and Jordan aim to give their star players a competitive advantage by upgrading their latest silhouettes. Whether revamps come in the form of swapped midsoles or completely redesigned uppers, over the last few years, we’ve seen technologically elite versions of some of the best signature sneakers debut around playoff time. Here is a look back at some of our favorite signatures and how they evolved to give elite NBA athletes an added push toward, and into, the postseason.
Nike Zoom Kobe VII Elite
Nike Zoom Kobe VII “Invisibility Cloak” Nike Zoom Kobe VII Elite “Home”Carbon fiber heel support, full-length Zoom Air cushioning and a scaled polyurethane upper distinguish the Kobe VII Elite from its predecessor.
