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Kobe Bryant inspires reptilian shoes from Nike

A mamba from head to toe.

by Matt Conner
Ronald Martinez

The latest Nike creation for Kobe Bryant – the Kobe 8 system – is a shoe. Just a shoe. Keep that in mind because the introductory video has a way of making it sound as if it will solve the national deficit as well as allow its wearer to make out with Kate Upton all in two minutes.


Interestingly enough, it even inspired a “reptilian” design. Perfect for the Black Mamba.

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