No Kobe In Olympics, But His Shoes Still Have USA Flavor

Patrick Johnson June 27, 2016

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Nike Kobe Venomenon 5 Usa 01

Kobe Bryant‘s playing days are over, which means watching Kobe lead the men’s national team to victory can only be revisited through highlights. Seriously, check out his Gold Medal game against Spain in the 2008 Beijing Olympics – one of the hidden gems in the Black Mamba’s catalog – if you’re feeling a bit nostalgic. Nike Basketball still has a firm grasp on Team USA’s roster and even though Kobe won’t be representing the squad, his Nike Kobe Venomenon 5 will with this patriotic colorway. A clean white base is accented by Team Red Swoosh branding while a unique heel construction sports both an icy finish and an underlying Midnight Navy to match the midsole/outsole combination. What do you think of the pair? Check out more photos below and perhaps you can find these DeMar DeRozan’s feet during the Rio Summer Olympic Games.