Nike Dropped More Shoes Celebrating Kobe Bryant's Career.

With all the stuff that went down the past weekend, you might have heard of basketball player named Kobe Bryant. You know, the Los Angeles Lakers guard whose career spanned 20 seasons, 5 rings, and 60points in his last NBA game? 

Well, in celebration of Kobe Bryant's visit to Manila this weekend, Nike released a special limited edition Nike Kobe XI Elite Low that commemorates his 20 year career.

Dubbed as the Kobe XI "Great Career Recall," the shoe sports a black dominant upper with gold accents and a gold swoosh. A plain white outsole finishes the shoe on the bottom. 

The Kobe XI Elite Low colorway seen here is exclusive only to the Philippines and China. He debuted it on his first day of the Mamba Mentality Tour today at the Ususan Basketball Court in Taguig City. A limited run is available in Manila, retailing at Php 9895 at Nike Park, BGC. 

Nike Kobe 11 x Mark Parker "Muse Pack"

Kobe Bryant may have played his last game in the NBA a little over a month ago, but the colorways of his latest (and probably last on-court) signature shoe are still hitting shelves. The latest to drop is part of the "Muse Pack" - a mini-collection of Kobe 11s designed by 3 of the biggest personalities in Nike history. This is is designed by Nike CEO Mark Parker and draws inspiration from the animal Kobe likens himself to - The Black Mamba.

Read more after the jump and find out local release details as well.

Introducing The Nike Kobe 11

With Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant set to retire at the end of the NBA season, Nike has finally introduced what looks to be The Black Mamba's final on-court shoe. Before pictures even broke, there were rumors swirling of Tinker Hatfield leading the design that were ultimately proven to be false. Eric Avar once again takes the reins in coming up with a shoe that puts together all the things he and Kobe have sought to establish throughout Bryant's Nike Signature line.

The launch colorway is called the "Achilles Heel" -  a nod to both the mythical Greek warrior as well as the injury that ended Kobe's season in 2013. Available globally in select Nike Basketball retailers on January 9.


Hit the jump for more photos.