Nike Introduces the Kobe Prelude IV
In December 2008, Nike designer Eric Avar created the KOBE IV, a lightweight, low cut shoe that surprised many who looked to the hi-top structure on the basketball court. But as Kobe Bryant showed off his skills as he glided up and down his 94-foot wooden stage and took home the 2009 Finals MVP title, the shock of the new shoe design wore off and many began to follow suit. Now, five years later, A