Nike Zoom Kobe V

It’s our rookie entry here at bigsneakz, so we’re drawing on some experience from a combo that knows how to get it done in big game situations. Nike & the Black Mamba have teamed up once again and their latest instalment has come up bigger than a seven game finals series!

The Zoom Kobe V is quite possibly the lightest performance basketball shoe ever to hit the market. An upgraded design from the not so old Kobe IV, the Zoom Kobe V’s are more of a traditional ‘low top’ giving it more of a guard focussed appeal (It is Kobe afterall). Dual Zoom Air means that the shoe features Zoom Bags in both the heel & forefoot, aimed at providing extra cushioning throughout. Nike are pumping the next-generation Flywire Technology for enhanced durability & better fit. This ultimately is a huge factor behind the shoe being so light (approx. 300 grams) and we can expect it to continue being a major feature on all their signature shoes for the next 12 months.

There’s your usual improvements as you would expect with any upgraded version; the outsole pattern is designed for additional traction – a must for the agile baller, the sculpted midsole for an overall better fit. But what really caught our attention was the moulded heel, inspired believe it or not from soccer – yes that other sport that forks out ridiculous amounts to its stars each & every pay day! The heel is designed to reduce foot movement within the shoe, resulting in better performance & less internal wear.

Did we mention that this shoe is light? (Approx. 300 grams!!)

It almost sounds too good to be true. So much so, we tracked down a pair of Size 15’s and let our resident hoops specialist test run them over a month of training & competition. The verdict – they’re as legitimate as Kobe’s jump shot with less than 2 clicks left on the clock.


The colour scheme displays good variety but there is a strong Lakers theme throughout. A couple of special additions expected to pop up here & there. They are available in Australia and retail for around the AUS $240.00

Bigsneakz congratulates the 2010 NBA Champions – L.A. Lakers. Awesome seven game series against traditional rivals Boston, if only everyone could get rings! Game 7 proved – Defence Wins Championships! Kobe – Finals MVP (Must have been the sneakz) and our main man, Phil Jackson – title #11