Nike Kobe XI Elite Low “Achilles Heel”

Taking into account his recent retirement announcement, it’s most likely that the Nike Kobe XI will be the last signature shoe he wears on court.

Taking a rather understated approach the Nike Kobe XI Elite Low “Achilles Heel” comes in a black and red Flyknit upper with gold hints on the Kobe logo on the tongue. The Swoosh on the side panels is resplendent in a textured black and the back of the shoe features a graphic representation of ancient greek warrior Achilles. As the lore goes Achilles was a Greek warrior known to be invulnerable except for one sweet spot, his heel. The Achilles reference here references him but also alludes to Kobe’s season-ending surgery back in 2013 in the form of four-stitch marks representing the four feet of thread used in the aforementioned surgery.

Nike Kobe XI Elite Low “Achilles Heel”
822675-670
University Red/Metallic Gold-Black-Brgh
Launch: Saturday 10th January 00:01GMT
Price: £149.00