Kobe 8 'Purple Gradient' early and an Essentials rubberized label

and an Essentials rubberized label on the front

Not only does it look great

while the shoe’s moniker echoes a playfully taunting one-liner that Michael Jordan leveled at Magic Johnson and Larry Bird after an infamous Dream Team scrimmage

Soft and comfortable

Supreme Rubberized Gloves

Kobe 8 'Purple Gradient' early and an Essentials rubberized labelThe Nike Kobe 8 Purple Gradient released in May 2013, during the NBA postseason. The performance basketball shoe is built with a tightly woven Engineered Mesh upper, adorned in a purple snakeskin print inspired by Kobe Bryants Black Mamba persona. A subtly speckled midsole houses a full length Lunarlon unit for lightweight cushioning.