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Nike Releasing New Kobe XI “The Last Emperor” Sneaker February 4th

Staying true to its gradient design, the latest Kobe XI sneaker, set to drop on February 4th, features a clean black and white upper, with red accents, that any hooper could appreciate.

Appropriately nicknamed, “The Last Emperor,” the shoe attempts to pay homage to Kobe’s deep Chinese roots and the fact that he is the last man standing from the 1996 draft class. Further, the releasing of the shoe nearly coincides with the approaching Chinese New Year.

Per Nike.com,

This monochrome collection is a celebration of Kobe, past and present, and a look at the transition ahead.