Nike Zoom Kobe V (5) Detailed Look and Detailed Breakdown

Thanks to MAze over @KATC.com for putting in work and getting heads the direct info through his connects. Read below for more of an in depth look and feel of this Kobe 5. Specs are also listed for those of you who are interested in the technical side of things with the shoe.

AT 10.6 OUNCES, THE NIKE ZOOM KOBE V IS NIKE’S LIGHTEST BASKETBALL SHOE EVER. IT’S A TRUE LOW-CUT PERFORMANCE SHOE BUILT FOR KOBE’S SIGNATURE QUICKNESS AND DESIGNED FOR PRECISION CUTS IN EVERY DIRECTION. THE FLYWIRE UPPER, HEAT-BONDED OVERLAYS AND SCULPTED MEDIAL ARCH BRING MAXIMUM STABILITY WITH MINIMUM WEIGHT. THE NIKE ZOOM KOBE V IS LIGHTWEIGHT, SHARPENED.

-LOW-CUT PROFILE for unrestricted, multi-directional cuts on the court

-HEAT-BONDED OVERLAYS are lighter, more consistent, and less abrasive than a traditional stitched upper

-PERFORATED TONGUE, vamp and quarter enhance breathability

-HEARTBEAT TRACTION PATTERN is inspired by Kobe’s passion, providing maximum grip on the court using less material

-GLASS/CARBON FIBER WEAVE SHANK PLATE provides mid-foot control and rigidity while the sculpted medial arch design enhances lockdown

-DECOUPLED HEEL maximizes contact surface with optimal motion design

-SCULPTED HEEL COUNTER enhances lockdown

-NIKE ZOOM UNITS in heel and forefoot and injection Phylon in mid-foot provide a superior cushioning system

-FLYWIRE provides medial- and lateral-specific support in a lighter-weight package

-ENHANCED OUTRIGGER stabilizes forefoot, gripping the floor on hard lateral cuts

-KOBE CODE dot matrix language sequence found throughout Kobe product this season

-REINFORCED TOE BOX is ergonomically designed to increase durability