NikeLab Kobe X Elite Low HTM

Kobe Bryant keeps it couture with his latest sneaker release, which pulls in the HTM branch of the Nike tree. The NikeLab Kobe X Elite Low HTM may have an unwieldy moniker, but the shoe is one of the smoothest basketball models that you'll see in a while.

The maven of a model is available in three colorways including black, white and multicolor but with all honesty, color is the least of your concerns. The innovative flyknit design is what you should focus on and that along with a comprehensive cushioning system is given a full HTM makeover for a truly explosive experience.

Okay, so now comes the bad news. These will be extremely hard to get your hands on. The NikeLab Kobe X Elite Low HTM is set to release exclusively to the Nikelab location in Milan, Italy on April 14. A wider release is slated to happen later this year but only as wide as your nearest NikeLab store.

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