The popularity of today’s most advanced basketball footwear both on and off the court has led to some innovative transformations from performance to lifestyle. This eyecatching take on the Kobe 8 turns the black mamba green with suede and synthetic snakeskin style uppers. This lifestyle edition takes signature style cues from the original and recreates them in a selection of premium materials, with the swoosh placement and heel panel given a new life in new materials.