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The technology being used on basketball shoes at Nike is helping get the shoes a lot more lighter along with more support.  With the help of flywire, the new Zoom Kobe IV weighs in at only 11.6 ounces, lighter than the Nike Hyperdunk.  The pictured shoe is for Kobe’s return to the 2009 NBA All-Star Game in February.  The colors used is a mix of red and white with gold accents. No word yet on retail a release date, but you can get yours now at Marqueesole. via SneakerFiles

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Kobe fans and sneakersheads will be hunting for these Player Exclusive (PE) Westchester Comets’ Nike Zoom Kobe 1. Westchester, one of the perennial high school basketball powerhouses in Los Angeles got hooked up by Kobe and Nike.  They took the Comets’ colors of Fire Red and Black along with the use of cement pattern and black carbon fiber. Let’s hope for a wider distribution of this shoe. via HK-Kicks | SneakerNews

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Here is your chance to own specially commissioned artwork of 2007-08 NBA MVP Kobe Bryant, created exclusively for Upper Deck by Shepard Fairey, one of today’s most prominent and influential artists. Noted for creative street art campaigns and iconic pieces of work - his Barack Obama posters were in extremely high demand during president-elect’s run for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination - Shepard Fairey continues to make bold statements through his art. Incorporating a rich mixture of Lakers team colors, the visually stunning off-set print is printed on heavy stock and comes wrapped in craft paper and shipped in a tube. Like other Shepard Fairey art productions, this rare, iconic litho isn’t expected to last long with a limited run of 1000.  Although these aren’t signed like the 1st run, they are only priced at $34.99 here.

Pictured are upcoming Kobe IVs that will be exclusively available at Foot Locker stores nationwide.  The Kobe IV features a translucent sole, flywire material on the mid section, and the black reptile print found on both the toe box and heel area.  Purple and yellow accents round out the Laker colorway. Drops on January 17th, 2009. via FootLocker Unlocked

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Activision has turned to athletic star power for its new Guitar Hero video game.  The commercial is based on the famous lip-synching scene (Tom Cruise ) from “Risky Business.” with Kobe Bryant on the mic, Alex Rodriguez and Michael Phelps on the guitars, and Tony Hawk working the drums. via The Ball Don’t Lie

Kobe Bryant fans, here is your opportunity to own specially commissioned artwork featuring the Los Angeles Lakers star guard, created exclusively for Upper Deck by Shepard Fairey, one of today’s most prominent and influential artists. Noted for creative street art campaigns and iconic pieces of work - his Barack Obama posters were in extremely high demand during the junior senator’s run for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination - Shepard Fairey continues to make bold statements through his art. Celebrate Kobe’s gold-medal-winning experience at the 2008 Summer Games with this 20” wide x 30” high  “GOLD” edition signed by Shepard. Produced on French archival paper, the litho is a special gold adaptation of the previously released ‘KOBE’ and ‘MVP’ productions.  Available in 4 versions - signed by both Kobe & Shepard, signed by Shepard, and each of the previous ones framed.  Limited to 100 each and they are selling out quick!  Get yours here.