A First Look at the Nike Kobe 9 Elite "What The"

With Kobe Bryant returning to his dominant ways on the court – having just surpassed Michael

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With Kobe Bryant returning to his dominant ways on the court – having just surpassed Michael Jordan’s points scoring record – it only seems right that his similarly disruptive sneaker might receive a special treatment. Thanks to a preview on Nike’s Twitter account, here we find the Kobe 9 Elite done up in the coveted “What The” color palette, which collages famous colorways on one pair. Nike expresses bold pink and green hues on the shoe’s Flyknit upper, accenting the midsole trim, collar lining and heel cup with nods to other iconic releases. Stay tuned for more news regarding this exciting release.

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