In our latest installment of the Sneaker Ingredients series, we delve into the background of patent leather, one of the sneaker world’s most glamorous materials. Keep reading for the details behind this popular ingredient…
19-Jan-2010
08-Jan-2010
Counter Kicks was the first to break images of the Nike Zoom Kobe V “Make Sense” back in October. Now we finally have a chance to take a look at some detailed images in a color scheme similar to that of the highly anticipated Nike Zoom Kobe V “Dark Knight”. From these shots we can really see the differences between the regular Zoom Kobe V and the “Make Sense” version. Continue reading for more photos and info.
18-Dec-2009
On Wednesday night at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Kobe Bryant hit a fadeaway jumpshot to lead the Lakers to a 107-106 last-second overtime win over the Bucks. Appropriately enough, Kobe was wearing the Gradient Fade “Away” version of his Nike Zoom Kobe IV signature shoe. Continue reading for more NBA game photos, alternate looks at the ZKIV, and a video of Kobe Bryant hitting the game winner in these shoes.
01-Dec-2009
Starting today, Counter Kicks introduces our newest exclusive series titled “Sneaker Ingredients” featuring the elements and attributes that make up our favorite manufactured product: footwear. We begin by examining the sneaker ingredient: Thermoplastic Polyurethane, or better known as TPU. We explore the material’s background and many uses in today’s world, along with illustrating prominent shoes that carry the component. Continue reading for the scoop on sneaker ingredient TPU…
28-Oct-2009
Coming off what seems like an endless parade of styles in the Nike Zoom Kobe IV, we now preview 4 more new colorways in the Nike Zoom Kobe V. The shoes this season feature a complete Zoom Air setup at both the heel and forefoot, rather than last year’s Zoom Air/Lunar Foam arrangement. Expect another procession of ZKV colorways coming soon. To see our other Nike Zoom Kobe V posts, check here and here. Continue reading for 2 more previously unseen colorways.
26-Oct-2009
Nike Zoom Kobe IV “4 Rings”
Category : Counter Kicks, Nike
Releasing this Sunday November 1st at House of Hoops locations is the “4 Rings” colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe IV. The shoe features a purple to yellow gradient upper, and a 4-Rings Muppet graphic on the back tongue and ring graphics on the footbed – both of which are references to the Nike “MVPuppets” ad campaign that aired earlier this year during the NBA Playoffs. Continue reading for more photos of the Zoom Kobe IV “4 Rings”.
