With the recent kick-off to the Nike Kobe X, more and more images of the upcoming colorways have become available. A handful of colorways have been revealed so far including this all too familiar looking color combination, this Poison Green Kobe X. This model is inspired by Kobe Bryant‘s fine taste in wine. According to Nike Basketball, Kobe Bryant had met with his teammates early in his career for a glass of wine and dinner.
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THIS COLORWAY TAKES INSPIRATION FROM KOBE’S LOVE FOR WINE. WITH A SPECIFIC BACK STORY FROM EARLY IN KOBE’S CAREER.
DURING THE NASCENT OF HIS DAYS WITH THE LAKERS, KOBE MET WITH TEAMMATES DEREK FISHER AND RICK FOX. OVER DINNER AND WINE, HE LEARNED ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION, A SKILL HE UTILIZED TO ELEVATE HIS LEADERSHIP AND PROPEL HIS CAREER.
Overall, the shoe has a Kobe 6 Grinch look to it without the over the top red laces. The textile upper is done in Poison Green while a Volt translucent sole contrasts the look. A bold black 3M swoosh is seen on both medial and lateral sides, as well as the sheath logo on the heel. This colorway will be widely available sometime in the near future as more and more photos are leaked out. You can purchase this shoe right now with a limited size run on eBay for a fairly good deal. Check the photos below for a more detailed look.
Trey Burke was spotted in the “Vino” over the All-Star weekend during the Skills Challenge. “The “Vino” Nike Kobe X will retail for $180.00 USd with no confirmed release date. Stay locked here for all the latest info.
