Nike Zoom Kobe VII DETAILED PICS Regular Release

Today we get a ton of new pics of the much anticipated Nike Zoom Kobe VII. We get a lot of good looks at the insole, the midsole and the sleeves of the regular version. Take a look at the huge set below, pictures first... more words later. (click here to view detailed pics of the Supreme version)

Thanks Nike!

The motherload after the jump!




We know a couple of things about the Zoom Kobe VII, it'll have an interchangeable midsole much like the Air Jordan 2011. There will be no traditional tongue on the shoe, in it's place we'll get an ankle sleeve directly connected to the midsole. This setup is much like what we got in the past Kobe signatures, the tongue is connected to the inner bootie creating a snug and secure fit. They've taken this concept to another level by connecting it to the midsole and removing the tongue altogether.



Another unique thing about the Kobe VII is the cushioning setup. In the past couple of Kobe sigs we got a small met Zoom Air Bag and a regular size for the heel. In the general release midsole, we see that the heel Zoom Air will stay the same and it will be placed under the midsole foam. The forefoot however, we see an improvement with a full width Zoom Air Bag placed above the midsole foam. This has been the only complaint by many regarding the Zoom Kobe line and now they've finally replaced the tiny met bag with a LeBron 9 grade forefoot Zoom!

Zoom Kobe VII and Zoom Kobe V side by side

Polyurethane islands in the Zoom Kobe VI has been replaced by polyurethane threads almost covering the entire upper

This exposed midsole concept gives out a Ferrari/Lamborghini feel to it

Exaggerated heel cup looks very aggressive compared to the last 3 Kobe signatures

I can't wait to get a pair, that's all I know. With all the high tech stuff going on, do you think the Zoom Kobe VII can outperform the Kobe VI and the Kobe V? Let us know your thoughts about the ZK7 in the comments section!

pics via ye-wa