{"id":373462,"date":"2014-04-07T14:15:55","date_gmt":"2014-04-07T19:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=373462"},"modified":"2022-09-16T19:40:43","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T00:40:43","slug":"sneaker-spotlight-nike-kobe-9-elite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/sneaker-spotlight-nike-kobe-9-elite\/","title":{"rendered":"Sneaker Spotlight: Nike Kobe 9 Elite"},"content":{"rendered":"
Undeniably innovative, the Nike Kobe 9 Elite<\/strong> is arguably the most revolutionary basketball sneaker to ever release. In fact, the Kobe 9 Elite boasts three key Nike technologies: Flyknit<\/b>,\u00a0Flywire<\/b> and Lunarlon<\/b>. The combination of these technologies creates a sneaker with supreme lockdown, fit and responsiveness that delivers superior cushioning and on-court performance. Designed for Kobe Bryant, this new, elite signature aimed high in order to protect the NBA\u2019s deadliest weapon upon returning from a ruptured achilles tendon. Although the Black Mamba injured his knee before the official debut of the Kobe 9 Elite, many players around the NBA have taken the opportunity to lace up Kobe\u2019s ninth Swoosh signature. After receiving rave reviews from almost every in-game wearer of the Nike Kobe 9<\/a> Elite, we have decided to spotlight the futuristic signature’s current retail run. Browse our look back at the brief history of the Kobe 9 Elite, and be sure to let us know which colorway is your current favorite by casting your vote in the poll on the last page.<\/p>\n The Nike Kobe 9 Elite \u201cMasterpiece\u201d fully lives up to its launch tagline: \u201cWhere design meets art.\u201d The ninth Nike Kobe signature sports the brand\u2019s top technology in exquisite fashion, featuring multi-colored Nike Flyknit and a Lunarlon midsole.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b> Black\/Metallic Silver-Volt-Bright Crimson <\/p>\n Only released at 21 Mercer and Dover Street Market New York in limited fashion, the \u201cVolt\u201d Nike Kobe 9 Elite<\/strong> remains the only released colorway to offer a white upper. Volt accent tones give this shoe a vibrant flair while black holds a contrast on the branding and lining.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b> White\/Volt-Black <\/p>\n Here we see the Nike Kobe 9 Elite<\/strong> in a simple yet trending color pallete. Black is predominately featured on the Flyknit upper, with reflective silver accents glaring throughout. Similar to the \u201cVolt\u201d colorway, this Nike Kobe 9 Elite<\/a> launched exclusively at 21 Mercer and Dover Street Market in New York.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b> Black\/White-Grey <\/p>\n The Nike Basketball collection for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game was created to pay respect to the masters of jazz in the art form’s birthplace, New Orleans. With Kobe Bryant\u2019s high basketball IQ, he has always relied on natural instincts to take over a game, similar to many great jazz musicians who often play off pure improvisation.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b> Black\/Metallic Gold-White <\/p>\n Kobe Bryant has bled purple and gold for almost 20 years, and this colorway was made to pay homage to his legendary career in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b> Black\/Metallic Silver-Anthracite <\/p>\n The inspiration behind the Nike Kobe 9 Elite \u201cPerspective\u201d<\/strong> colorway stems from \u201cThe Blue Period,\u201d a term used to categorize the works of Spanish cubist painter Pablo Picasso between 1901 and 1904. Often inspired by the Spanish master, Bryant displays a similar love for the art of the game.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b> Neon Turquoise\/Volt <\/p>\n With Kobe\u2019s Italian upbringing, the Nike Kobe 9 Elite \u201cDetail\u201d<\/strong> draws inspiration from one of the greatest artists of all time, Michelangelo. Known for his life-like human sculptures, and the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo\u2019s works display a great attention towards detail similar to how Kobe prepares each game.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b> Base Grey\/Black <\/p>\n Obviously created with the Lakers in mind, the Kobe 9<\/a> Elite\u2019s combination of Flyknit, Dynamic Flywire and Lunarlon join forces in purple and gold fashion on the Nike Kobe 9 Elite \u201cTeam\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b> Court Purple\/White-Laser Orange-Wolf Grey <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Created to celebrate Kobe Bryant as a real-life superhero, the most recently unveiled\u00a0Nike Kobe 9<\/strong><\/a> sports a Grey Flyknit upper. Powered by yellow and teal accents, the sneaker is given a semi-camouflage print for some added pop.<\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b> Wolf Grey\/Court Purple-Sport Turquoise <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A blend of white, grey and black is utilized on the Flyknit upper, and is supported by a geometric ankle panel printed on the upper. While the Nike Swoosh receives the King Midas touch to cap of this Nike Kobe 9 Elite.<\/a><\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b> White\/Black – Gold <\/p>\n Taking the sihloutte down a notch, the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low HTM collection offers low-top editions of the Kobe 9 with Flyknit, Dynamic Flywire and Lunarlon still intact. Curated by legendary Nike brand members CEO\u00a0Mark Parker<\/strong>, designer Tinker Hatfield<\/strong>, and cultural consultant Hiroski Fujiwara<\/strong>, the Nike Kobe 9 Low Elite delivers the same performance ability as the high-top version with more wearability.<\/p>\n Release Date:<\/strong> April 8, 2014 <\/p>\n Inspired by the lively designs of the Pop Art movement, the\u00a0Nike Kobe 9 Elite \u201cInfluence\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0is a multi-color makeup that will stand out in any crowd. Sporting an upper that combines bright sport turquoise with total orange and volt, as well as a graphic design next to the Flyknit to give the shoe a more artistic take on the Nike Kobe 9 Elite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Sport Turquoise\/White-Volt-Total Orange<\/span> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Often intrigue with musical influences, this Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low was created to pay homage to many artist across all genres.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b>\u00a0Hyper Grape\/White-Cave Purple \n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Often intrigue with musical influences, this Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low was created to pay homage to many artist across all genres.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Colorway:<\/b><\/span>\u00a0White\/Black-Wolf Grey<\/span> <\/p>\n [polldaddy poll=7949695]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Undeniably innovative, the Nike Kobe 9 Elite is arguably the most revolutionary basketball sneaker to ever release. In fact, the Kobe 9 Elite boasts three key Nike technologies: Nike Flyknit, Flywire and Lunarlon. The combination of these technologies creates a sneaker with supreme lockdown, fit and responsiveness that delivers superior cushioning and on-court performance. Designed for Kobe Bryant, this new, elite signature aimed high in order to protect the NBA\u2019s deadliest weapon upon returning from a ruptured achilles tendon. Although the Black Mamba injured his knee before the official debut of the Kobe 9 Elite, many players around the NBA have taken the opportunity to lace up Kobe\u2019s ninth Swoosh signature. After receiving rave reviews from almost every in-game wearer of the Kobe 9 Elite, we have decided to spotlight the futuristic signature’s current retail run. Browse our look back at the brief history of the Kobe 9 Elite, and be sure to let us know which colorway is your current favorite by casting your vote in the poll on the last page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":149,"featured_media":388976,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[618],"tags":[1203927,1215002,1216705],"cultivate_rss":[],"class_list":{"2":"type-post"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nNike Kobe 9 Elite \u201cMasterpiece\u201d<\/h2>\n
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