Nike Kobe Vii System Supreme

Nike's designs for Kobe have offered some variations on a low-cut theme since part IV, but the Kobe VII System Supreme ups the ante, literally and figuratively. The shark/black mamba/cheetah design inspiration and modular minimalism improves the lightness and resilience of the Kobe VII, but the Attack Fast and Attack Strong inserts offer two heights — Attack Fast has built in Zoom and Flywire for a faster feel, while Attack Strong is higher, with a cushioned sole and 3-D heel clip for a more aggressive mode of play. There's a spot of Huarache and Air Carnivore to the byproduct of this new technology, resulting in a shoe that looks as good as it plays. We found these a little snug, so going half a size up is advisable.