Nike Kobe VII System: Shoe Science - Attack Fast, Attack Strong

The heel and forefoot serve as key pieces in the construction of the Nike Kobe VII System, allowing

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The heel and forefoot serve as key pieces in the construction of the Nike Kobe VII System, allowing Bryant to attack the basket with a variety of jab steps, crossovers and crab dribbles. With the ability to adapt to how defenders are checking him, Kobe has a piece of footwear that he believes gives him that one millisecond needed to blow by his flat-footed opponents. Below, the “attack strong” insert is spotlighted which features lunar foam construction and a supreme kinesthetic awareness as to exactly his foots placement in the shoe.

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