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Testing model: Zoom Kobe VII of the System the Elite (511371-001)
Color: Black / Metallic Gold
Size: us10.5
Position: SG / SF
Technology: Zoom Air, the entire palm of Kevlar infused Flywire, Carbon Fiber, Pro Combat Dynamic Protection materials, Pro combat tongue
Advantages: to strengthen the durability, affixed to the whole palm Zoom Air brings the comfort
Rating: out = 100
Foreword
What Black Mamba wore in the playoff? Yes, it is Zoom Kobe VII System Elite version. Come with the slogan LIGHT LIKE AIR, STRONGER THAN STEEL.
Outlook: 90
Only one championship in NBA final, as the gold color is the symbol of victory, with highlight this superior achievement, both inside and outside of the body of the shoe come with the gold swoosh as well as the GOLD Kobe logo on the tongue. Black body on behalf of the ROAD games while The home is white.
The pattern on Kobe VII System Elite showed the Snake skin which similar to the previous Kobe VI, with more Black Mamba element.
Laces and flywire material added Kevlar, a material for bullet-proof fiber, which applied in the high specification mostly. with only 1% flexibility to become more stable.
Breathability: 85
Flywire make the shoes lighter and thinner, the Elite version in order to enhance its strength and confrontational, flywire plus a layer of Pro Combat Dynamic Protection materials to increase durability and permeability.
Comfort: 90
The root of the tongue turn into Pro combat material, It's hard to put your foot inside the boot as i wore thick socks in the first trail, really tight!
After some games and casual wear, the inner boot become softer finally, and more bouncing.
Shock features: 95
Elite which means the best, KB VII Elite comes with Attack Fast inner boot, to maintain the flexibility, the zone Zoom Air in forefoot and heel was upgraded into FULL LENGTH Zoom Air, the best court feeling ever.
Ankle support: 85
From Kobe IV, players start to love low top model, Kobe VII of the ordinary version of the heel stabilizer made of TPU material, while The Elite version is put on the Carbon Fiber, compare with the TPU, in addition to lighter, stronger and more durable. The soles of the outside still with remain the outrigger design to prevent the excessive ankle landing. If it comes with one more Attack Strong inner boot, sounds like perfect.
The arch of the foot position, from the original glassily carbon fiber upgrade to a stable piece of carbon fiber in order to enhance its stability.
Durability and grip: 85
The outsole of kobe VII remain the herringbone pattern and mixed with the explosive pattern. It should be noted that the earlier Christmas version with XDR sole while the Elite version have not specified on it, Elite one changed into transparent sole.
Besides, the insole of Elite also improved, switch to a non-slip pattern. The feet in particular would not have much movement.
Overall: A-
Postscript:
Elite Series not only upgraded on the body, insole, cushioning and ankle support, but also the shoe box, comes with the woven carbon fiber pattern, showing its noble and refined.
Nike Elite Series: Kobe VII of the System video
This brief look at the Nike Basketball are the Senior Product Line Manager - Charles Williams, Kobe VII of the System Elite
The promotional photo
