Nike Kobe 9 Unveiling Event Coverage

All the information you need for Kobe's latest and the 1-8 Prelude Pack.

words // Brandon Richard

Today is the day.

Under the guise 'The Ninth,' a Kobe event is slated for Los Angeles. If the shoe in the leaked photo is any indication, there's going to be a lot to discuss.

Stick with Sole Collector all day for the details as they emerge.

The Nike Kobe 9

First Look // Nike Kobe 9

 

Kobe 9 Flyknit Upper

The Kobe 9's Flyknit Upper.

 

Eric Avar's Nike Kobe 9 Sketch

Eric Avar's Kobe 9 sketch.

 

Nike Kobe 9 Carbon Fiber Heel Counter

Nike Kobe 9 carbon fiber heel counter.

 

Nike Kobe 9 Heel

The Kobe 9 features "KBNINTH" wording along the heel and 9 stitch lines at the Achilles.

 

Kobe 9 Outsole

The Kobe 9's anatomical outsole. Goodbye herringbone.

 

CEO Mark Parker talks Nike Kobe 9

CEO Mark Parker welcomes the crowd at the MOCA Gallery in LA to unveil the Kobe 9. He's wearing Black Roshe Runs.

 

Eric Avar — Nike Kobe 9 Designer

Eric Avar, designer of the Kobe 9, is celebrating his 23rd anniversary with Nike this week.

 

Kobe Bryant Talks Nike Kobe 9

"I practiced in it today, and the thing I was most impressed with was the responsiveness." -- Kobe Bryant.

 

Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Prelude

Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Prelude // December 7, $200

 

Nike Zoom Kobe 2 Prelude

Nike Zoom Kobe 2 Prelude // December 14, $200

 

Nike Zoom Kobe 3 Prelude

Nike Zoom Kobe 3 Prelude // December 21, $200

 

Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Prelude

Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Prelude // December 28, $200

 

Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Prelude

Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Prelude // January 4, $200

 

Nike Kobe 6 Prelude

Nike Kobe 6 Prelude // January 11, $200

 

Nike Kobe 7 Prelude

Nike Kobe 7 Prelude // January 18, $200

 

Nike Kobe 8 Prelude

Nike Kobe 8 Prelude // January 25, $200

 

Nike Kobe 9 Unveiling Set for December 4

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