Kobe 9 Elite The Masterpiece

A disease does not always generate harmful fruits . Think of Kobe Bryant, obsessive -compulsive disorder ( does not matter if clinically tested or not), has placed his entire career on a maniacal pursuit of perfection, and succeed.

Now it is a bit that is not seen on the field, a bad injury last spring has practically decimated his appearances during this regular season, and many are ( evilly ) ready to bet against him for the rest of his career.

Despite the gossips Kobe Bryant is one of the most beloved players of the new millennium , especially from the Italian , especially from Milan fans ( being himself a fan of the club) . Fluent in Italian , and in a nutshell is one of the best players of the last twenty years in the NBA. Today, however , we are not here to talk about his immense talent , but a particular case, which is then tied hand in glove with the crux of the matter: his line of sneakers, the Kobe 9.

The NBA consists of three types of players. Those with their own line of sneakers, Nike ones (most) and those Adidas. Kobe, since its arrival in the NBA has always been part of the German team , until 2006. Perhaps you will remember quoted in the article dedicated to the "Bad Boys", Kobe in that year as a result of a sex scandal also quite heavy, it loses its sponsorship deal with Adidas.

The American giant has, in the meantime, waiting, like a silent predator, and as soon as the partnership between Kobe and the three stripes is broken, put it under contract, the Black Mamba . From there begins the story of " Kobe " that step by step, improvement after improvement , leads to what is one of the most advanced sneakers in the market .

The " Kobe 9" was released in 2013 , and is the prelude to the technological marvel of design and that is the Kobe 9 Elite.

Nothing is left to chance, the outsole provides maximum grip , reinforcements made of carbon fiber to provide maximum lateral stability , without neglecting the lightness , which is the basic principle on which are founded the "Elite". Using the new technology Nike sneakers are lightest on the market , and have the advantage of having been designed in the image and likeness of Kobe Bryant. Their design , really unique and unprecedented makes them a likely milestone on which to base the next generation of Nike sneakers .

However, the aspect that fascinated me most of the Elite is that of inspiration . Every single variant (and believe me , there are so many ) is traced back to a specific cultural -historical moment , even if the whole line is " a direct homage to the Nike Jordan 3 and Michael Jackson's" own admission of Vine # ( nickname given to Kobe a friend, to indicate that he, like wine, gets older it becomes more stronger) .

Among the huge park - Elite models , among which it is worth mentioning the " Team" , the " Court Purple ," the "Master" and " NSW Lakers Lifestyle " , the three best , those on which the parent peak mainly, are others.

Released a few days ago the " Inspiration ", " Perspective" and "Detail" are the highlight of the collection " The Masterpiece " and have three sources of inspiration , at least details.

The first symbolize the attachment of Kobe for the Lakers colors , a bond that has lasted since 2006 and is destined to remain forever. In the " Perspective" on the other hand there's all the love of boy born in Reggio Emilia in art, and in particular Pablo Picasso and his Blue period. Finally, the "Detail" , given the number 24 Los Angeles- as a reinterpretation of the Italian Renaissance from the perspective of his favorite sculptor Michelangelo .

Kobe is so , it is almost too much for one man, an energy and dedication monstrous , whatever the area that deserves your attention . He'll be back on the field, trust me, otherwise it would be Kobe Bryant, and these would not be his sneakers