Being compared to NBA’s reigning MVP, LeBron James is not degrading for Lakers’ all-time favorite, Kobe Bryant. From their NBA stats to their Nike signature shoes lineup, both are being matched up to. Of course, James has taken the lead in the NBA record and apparently the Nike Zoom LeBron VIII has been soaring high with its numerous colorways being released previously. So to make a balance between the two, Nike decided to create an exclusive Kobe VI as an addition to the Spring 2011 collection.

Here is the Nike Zoom Kobe VI that is being presented in white/neutral gray/concord/black combination. Perhaps this is the first time for you to see this Kobe silhouette in a unique reptile print-patterned upper which utilizes neutral grey that displays silk-screened black Swoosh on the lateral. The tongue is done up in white leather with black Kobe insignia while the rear portion comes in white leather with concord overlay that obviously matches with the interior lining and midsole. Neutral gray outsole with multiple embossed characters takes full implementation.

Will this release beat any existing LeBron VIII colorways?

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Kobe made shoe lovers scream in delight when he sported these kicks on the Lakers game. The kicks that Kobe wore were his Nike Zoom Kobe IV “Finals Edition” Away, a new colorway to his Zoom line. The commemorative graphics are still present on the shoes, but they are done primarily in black with purple and gold accents. No word yet if it will be available for release.

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OK, Kobe was crowned MVP this past year, he came up a bit short after an honorable effort in the Playoffs and Finals, but the new sneaker Nike has designed for him is sure to strike fear into the hearts of opponents like deadly venom. The Black Mamba is the deadliest snake on the planet. And, even though these snake sneaks are part of the Friendlies Pack, there ain’t nothin’ friendly about them… these kicks are mean! I have to say, with all the releases of the Hyperdunk from the McFly version to the Olympic PE versions, to this one; Nike hasn’t found a winning basketball shoe like this since the Huarache 2K4. See more angles of the Nike Hyperdunk Kobe Mamba after the break. $270.

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