The sleek, scaly upper draws inspiration from his Black Mamba nickname to give you a stealthy look ready to strike. Lower, sleeker and faster-looking than before, it features soft and responsive foam and low-profile traction for an improved court feel. Smooth With Every Step Soft foam through the midsole gives you a plush feel underfoot that transitions smoothly from heel to toe. Mamba-Inspired We simplified the layered upper on this shoe while maintaining the iconic reptile skin pattern. Ground Contact A scaled-down traction pattern helps enable low-to-the-ground contact while cutting down on weight. Product Details * Classic laces * External plastic heel cage * Kobe signature on heel