A Closer Look at the Nike Kobe 9 Elite

With the launch of the Nike Kobe 9 Elite steadily approaching, we've got a closer look at the "Masterpiece" launch colorway. The culmination of the Kobe line's "Prelude" series, the Kobe 9 Elite "Masterpiece" features a bold upper dominated by the vibrant, multicolored Flyknit fabric. Add to that the artistic brush stroke pattern, the multi-colored speckle midsole, the carbon fiber supports, the quilted tongue and the dramatic height, and you've got one hell of a unique shoe. Check out our close...