Nike Kobe 8 System "Year of the Horse"

After previewing the shoe earlier this week, we’ve now got a full look at the Nike Kobe 8 System

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After previewing the shoe earlier this week, we’ve now got a full look at the Nike Kobe 8 System “Year of the Horse.” Part of a broader range of 2014 Year of the Horse activations, the Kobe 8 System comes to us in bold iteration, utilizing a traditional Chinese red motif with strong highlights courtesy of the blue and gold notes. A distinct contrast in construction relative to the incoming Nike Kobe 9 Elite, the low top signature will drop January 9, 2014 at select retailers.

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