Unveiled is a more detailed look into the latest colorway in the Nike Zoom Kobe IV franchise. The shoes, dubbed the “4 Rings”, play off Kobe Bryant’s four championships with a gradient Lakers color scheme. Additional details include a championship ring graphic on the insoles, matching gradient laces, and an inner tongue tag featuring the hand of Kobe’s MVPuppet. Tagged as a quickstrike release, the kicks should see limited production numbers. For those interested, Marquee Sole now has them in stock.

Kobe Bryant brings a whole new meaning to the term H.O.R.S.E on the basketball court in his latest escapade with Nike. Adding another promotional Zoom IV commercial to the archives, we get to see a different side of the MVP few rarely do. Check it out!

Reigning NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star Kobe Bryant officially unveiled his fourth signature model in the Nike Zoom Kobe line. The new low cut design, weighing in at 11.6 ounces, is Nike’s lightest basketball sneaker ever created. Designed by the legendary Eric Avar, the Zoom Kobe IV isn’t as visually appealing as the innovative Hyperdunk model but packs a punch when it comes to performance footwear. The IV utilizes their signature Flywire technology, a performance architecture that uses thin and very strong nylon fibers to support the foot, within the uppers. Also included will be a heel Zoom Air unit, full-length Phylon midsole and LunarLite forefoot foam, the most innovative cushioning system since Nike Air returning energy upon every step rather than absorbing energy. The Nike Zoom Kobe IV is scheduled for a Januray 1st, 2009 release and throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe beginning early February 2009.