{"id":352149,"date":"2013-12-06T11:50:39","date_gmt":"2013-12-06T17:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=352149"},"modified":"2022-09-16T18:50:41","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T23:50:41","slug":"asnkrsdaya-picks-the-8-best-nike-kobe-8s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/asnkrsdaya-picks-the-8-best-nike-kobe-8s\/","title":{"rendered":"Snkrs Day Picks: The 8 Best Nike Kobe 8s"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the announcement earlier this week of the new Nike Kobe 9<\/a> as well as the release of the What The Kobe 8 today, time is officially winding down on this great shoe. \u00a0In total, more than 30 colorways were produced of the Nike Kobe 8<\/a> not to mention the hundreds of possibilities on NikeiD.<\/p>\n

We look back at (and a little forward to) our eight favorite Kobe 8s to release in order of release. \u00a0Browse through and vote for your<\/span> favorite pair of Nike Kobe 8s.<\/p>\n Nike Kobe 8 “BHM”\n

Nike Kobe 8 “Black History Month”<\/h2>\n

January 26, 2013<\/p>\n

This year’s Black History Month<\/strong> collection was arguably one of the greatest to date. \u00a0The simplistic nature of the Nike Kobe 8<\/strong> upper took well to the tribal print with orange setting off the rest of the shoe across the midsole and laces.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n Nike Kobe 8 “Extraterrestrial”\n

Nike Kobe 8 “Extraterrestrial”<\/h2>\n

February 15, 2013<\/p>\n

All-Star Weekend of 2012 saw the release of the “Galaxy” themed pack from Nike Basketball, but when the All-Star Game came to Houston, aka Space City, you know that Nike had to keep that theme going. \u00a0Each signature athlete had a fictitious planet designed to emulate their game play. \u00a0The “Extraterrestrial” Nike Kobe 8<\/strong> represented Kobe’s fiery energy and quickness on the court.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n Nike Kobe 8 “Easter”\n

Nike Kobe 8 “Easter”<\/h2>\n

March 29, 2013<\/p>\n

Easter eggs and spring colors were the inspiration behind the Easter Pack<\/strong> assembled by Nike Basketball. \u00a0While LeBron and KD saw solid color uppers, the Engineered Mesh of the Kobe 8 took well to multiple colors and patterns as displayed above. \u00a0The Kobe 8<\/strong> was the clear winner from the three shoe lineup.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n Nike Kobe 8 “Venice Beach”\n

Nike Kobe 8 “Venice Beach”<\/h2>\n

May 25, 2013<\/p>\n

Nike Basketball and Kobe Bryant pay homage to one of the most lively parts of the Southland with the “Venice Beach” Nike Kobe 8<\/strong>. \u00a0Venice Beach is also home to one of the greatest outdoor courts that are on many baller’s bucket lists to play.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n Nike Kobe 8 “Mambacurial”\n

Nike Kobe 8 “Mambacurial”<\/h2>\n

June 7, 2013<\/p>\n

Are you ready for some futbol? The\u00a0Nike Kobe 8 \u201cMambacurial\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0merges the Black Mamba\u2019s favorite sports on his eighth signature sneaker from the Swoosh. Mercurial cleat styling is seen on the basketball boots, distinguished by big forefoot branding and a gradient upper. A fireberry hue derives from the soccer shoe inspiration, while green accents and outsole graphic play off the grassy pitch.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n Nike Kobe 8 “Fireworks”\n

Nike Kobe 8 “Fireworks”<\/h2>\n

August, 2013<\/p>\n

Details are not as solid about the “Fireworks” Nike Kobe 8<\/strong> compared to other models, but what it known, and pretty obvious, is that the shoes are FIRE. \u00a0Nike illustrates that with Engineered Mesh, literally anything is possible including this amazing graphic detail. \u00a0Every now and again it is possible to find the “Fireworks” Kobe 8s on eBay<\/a>, but be prepared to spend a pretty penny.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n Nike What The Kobe 8\n

Nike What The Kobe 8<\/h2>\n

December 6, 2013<\/p>\n

As the Nike Kobe 8 chapter comes to a close, Nike Basketball celebrates some of the greatest looks the shoes sported all thrown together into one hot shoe. \u00a0The Nike What The Kobe 8s released and sold out within seconds, but like most hot releases, you can find resellers with them on eBay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n Nike Kobe 8 “Prelude Pack”\n

Nike Kobe 8 “Prelude Pack”<\/h2>\n

January 25, 2014<\/p>\n

“Where Design Meets Art” was the motto of the Nike Kobe 9<\/a> unveiling that also included the unveiling of the Kobe Prelude Pack. \u00a0The pack showcases the eight Nike Kobe shoes leading up to the Nike Kobe 9. \u00a0Dubbed the “Road to the Masterpiece”, each shoe tells a unique story about Kobe Bryant.<\/p>\n

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