While news surrounding the not-so-impending NBA season continues to grow more bleak by the afternoon, one thing is for certain: Even if the NBA disbanded as an enterprise all together, there would still be sneakers. Nike will continue as a footwear power house, possibly even set to increase sales due to fans needing to fill a void left by their favorite players not appearing on the boob tube, but that might be a little bit grandiose. What any basketball loving fan can count on are the signature lines championed by their favorite players continuing. Be there an NBA season or not, there will certainly be a Nike Zoom Kobe VII. Behind the scenes in the Nike design kitchen, Eric Avar, lead designer for the reputable Zoom Kobe, line has been whipping up a recipe for yearly success. Take the lightest, most aesthetically pleasing sneaker in the game and make it lighter and more becoming next year. If these sample images of the Nike Zoom Kobe VII are any indication, in looks like Mr. Avar’s reputation will remain impeccable. The new fangled kick sports signature Nike flywire throughout the upper and, notably different from its predecessors, a removable ankle support sock liner. The waffle-printed ankle support is arguably the most interesting aspect of the purported Nike Zoom Kobe VII, and whether you choose to rock it with your Kobe’s or not, it remains a savvy piece of branding with the Kobe triple threat logo emblazoned front and center. Are your fingers crossed that these will be officially unveiled as the next sire in the Kobe collection? I know mine are.

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