Nike Dubs the Black Mamba the "Master of Innovation" With Latest Kobe 11 Elite

Throughout his storied career, Kobe Bryant worked more closely with his respective footwear designers than any athlete to come before him, thus resulting in some of the most innovative, boundary-pushing kicks to ever hit the hardwood -- including the likes of the low-top Kobe 4 and boot-like Kobe 9 Elite. Now, with Kobe 11 production likely coming to a close, Nike has paid homage to the Black Mamba's penchant for inventive footwear with a special "Master of Innovation" edition of the silhouette....