The Kobe 8 System from Nike is as flashy as Kobe Bryant was on the court. Appearing in an Easter inspired colorway, the Nike Kobe 8 System features a seamless Engineered Mesh upper with a unique gradient design that consists of teal, yellow, and purple tones. The “Easter” edition of the Nike Kobe 8 was arguably the better release of the pack that w..

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Part of the Philippines Pack, the Kobe 8 System ‘Philippines Black Silver’ features a black Engineered Mesh upper accented by white zigzag detailing on the Lunarlon midsole and inner lining. A herringbone and snake scale-style design appears on the thin outsole...

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The launch colorway of the Kobe 8, this now-classic look for the eighth Kobe Bryant Nike signature shoe features a black and yellow graphic across the upper accented with silver Swooshes. The lightweight, breathable material is complemented by a 3D anatomical heel counter and a full-length Lunarlon midsole, which houses a glass composite foot shank..

The performance basketball shoe is built with a tightly woven Engineered Mesh upper, adorned in a purple snakeskin print inspired by Kobe Bryant’s Black Mamba persona. A subtly speckled midsole houses a full-length Lunarlon unit for lightweight cushioning...

The Kobe 8 System ‘Barcelona’ features a Midnight Navy mesh upper with Tigerstripe patterns on the midsole. Emerging with a Midnight Navy mesh upper, the shoe is accented by red on the external heel counter, while the heel and tongue both incorporate leather applications. All three colors come together on the laces as well as the Kobe branding on t..

The Kobe 8 System ‘BHM’ released for Black History Month 2013, featuring an Engineered Mesh upper with an African-inspired print rendered in Anthracite and Sport Grey. Total Orange accents emerge on the Lunarlon midsole, laces and lining, with a Pure Platinum Swoosh standing out on the side wall...

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Inspired by Kobe’s love of soccer, this Nike Kobe 8 System MC blends with the Nike Mercurial Vapor IX football boot. Contrasting pops of Electric Green appear on the forefoot Swoosh, padded tongue and rubber outsole.Cushioning arrives via Lunarlon and Zoom Air...

Kobe’s eighth Nike sig drops in a vibrant colorway of red and orange, accented by black and silver. Accented by Reflect Silver on the Swoosh and heel detailing, a black heel counter supports the fit.Underfoot, a rubber outsole combines a classic herringbone tread with a pattern inspired by snakeskin...

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The Nike Kobe 8 System 'Philippines' is one of two colorways created for the UAAP Basketball Tournament held in the Philippines. Released in 2013 and dressed in black, Metallic Silver, Gym Red and Bright Crimson, the shoe features a black Engineered Mesh upper with the Nike Swoosh in silver. Signature branding is found on the tongue and heel, both ..

This Kobe 8 System Barcelona 555035-402 has a blue engineered mesh upper, animal print designed midsole and speckled laces that Barce’s best could appreciate. A yellow Nike Swoosh and outer sole as well as a few other Barcelona inspired accents cap off a spectacular design by Mr. Bryant and the creators at Nike. To further the brighter aesthetic, a..

The Nike Kobe 8 System Christmas marked the first time Nike incorporated its Engineered Mesh technology into a basketball shoe.To celebrate Christmas that same year, Nike dropped this festive rendition of the Kobe 8 System, complete with a bold, colorful upper inspired by the rhinoceros viper.Accented by Bright Crimson on the Swoosh and laces, the ..