Kobe Bryant's Greatest Sneaker Moments

Kobe's always had a killer instinct... in dope kicks.

August 23, 2011
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It's hard to believe today Kobe Bryant turns 33 years old — more importantly he has spent almost half of his life in the NBA as one of the top off-guards in the leagues’ history. The fact is the son of former 76er Joe “Jellybean” Bryant has been nationally recognized since his days at Lower Merion High School outside of Philly and taking pop-singer Brandy to prom didn’t hurt his rep either. At 17 years old he was drafted 13th overall by the Hornets and traded just days later to the Lakers for flop-king Vlade Divac. You know the rest — an 81 point game, 13 All-Star appearances, five rings, two sneaker deals, and a MVP award later, the Black Mamba has cemented his place as one of the NBA's all-time greats. Click here as we take a look at Kobe Bryant’s Greatest Sneaker Moments.

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adidas Triple Threat Mid

Year: 1996

2

adidas The Four

Year: 1996

3

Champion Basketball Shoe

Year: 1996

4

adidas EQT Top Ten 2010

Year: 1996

5

adidas EQT Top Ten 2010

Year: 1996

6

adidas EQT Elevation

Year: 1997

7

adidas EQT Elevation

Year: 1997

8

adidas KB8

Year: 1998

9

adidas KB8 II

Year: 1999

10

adidas The KOBE

Year: 2000

11

adidas The KOBE

Year: 2000

12

adidas The KOBE

Year: 2001

13

adidas The KOBE

Year: 2001

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adidas The KOBE

Year: 2001

14

adidas The KOBE

Year: 2001

14a

adidas Superstar 2G

Year: 2002

15b

adidas The KOBE TWO "Flag"

Year: 2002

15c

adidas The KOBE TWO

Year: 2002

15d

Nike Air Flight Huarache "PE"

Year: 2003

16

Nike Air Force 1 Mid

Year: 2002

17

Air Jordan III "True Blues"

Year: 2003

18

Air Jordan VIII "PE"

Year: 2003

19

Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4

Year: 2004

20

Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4

Year: 2004

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Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4

Year: 2005

2005

Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4

Year: 2005

21

Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K5

Year: 2005

22

Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K5

Year: 2005

24

Nike Zoom Kobe I

Year: 2006

25

Nike Zoom Kobe II

Year: 2007

26

Nike Zoom Kobe II

Year: 2007

27

Nike Zoom Kobe III

Year: 2008

28

Nike Zoom Kobe III

Year: 2008

28a

Nike Zoom Hyperdunk Olympic PE

Year: 2008

29

Nike Zoom Kobe IV "Gradient Lakers Home"

Year: 2009

30

Nike Zoom Kobe IV "White/Grey-Purple"

Year: 2009

31

Nike Zoom Kobe IV "Black/Gold"

Year: 2009

32

Nike Zoom Kobe IV "All-Star"

Year: 2009

33

Nike Zoom Kobe IV "Finals Edition - Home"

Year: 2009

34

Nike Zoom Kobe IV "Finals Edition - Away"

Year: 2009

2009

Air Jordan 1 "Royal/Black"

Year: 2009

36

NIke Zoom Kobe V "Away"

Year: 2009

37

Nike Zoom Kobe V "White/Black-Purple"

Year: 2009

37

Nike Zoom Kobe V "MLK Tribute"

Year: 2010

38

Nike Zoom Kobe V "Bruce Lee"

Year: 2010

39

Nike Zoom Kobe V "Kid Hollywood"

Year: 2010

39a

Nike Zoom Kobe V "Big Stage - Home"

Year: 2010

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Nike Zoom Kobe V "Ink"

Year: 2010

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Nike Zoom Kobe VI "Black/Purple"

Year: 2011

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Nike Zoom Kobe "Blue Camo"

Year: 2011