by Brendan Dunne
You're looking at the upcoming Kobe 9 Elite "Christmas".
It should come as no surprise that Nike Basketball will again be taking advantage of that holiday to release some themed sneakers, but now we know that the silhouette to take on the colors will be this extra-tall one. The Flyknit upper looks rather like an extension of the "University Red" Kobe 9 Elite Low, although this pair has much more white in the equation. Tell us in the comments if these are a cop or not and stay tuned for a "Christmas" Kobe 9 Elite release date.
12/26/14 Nike Kobe 9 Elite
630847-600 Bright Crimson/Black-White
$225.00
UPDATE 12/1: New images via Hoop City & Itaewon. The latest sets reveal a new detail — a special 'Mamba's Greetings' patch on the backside of the tongue. You can pick up the 'Christmas' Kobe 9 Elite on Friday, December 26 for $225.
Image via aceboogie86