Nike has unveiled details of its latest Basketball Zoom City Collection line of athletic footwear.
The shoes, which include the Kobe X, KD7, Kyrie 1 and LeBron 12 were designed with New York City as the central theme for the collection.
Nike will unveil the shoes on Feb. 13 and 14 and can be purchased through the company's official online store. However, to cope with the demand for the shoes, Nike has limited the order to one pair per customer.
Debuting on the first release day are the Kobe X AS and the KD7 AS.
For the Kobe X, Nike drew inspiration from the futuristic theme unveiled by the 1964 New York World's Fair. Like the stage for cutting-edge inventions at that time, Nike's intention with the Kobe X is to combine the company's advanced design technology into one shoe through its hybrid cushioning and dynamic traction systems.
The Kobe X, which features a black middle portion, multi-colored mid and outer sole and silver tongue, heel and swoosh can be purchased for $200.
The KD7 on the other hand is priced a bit cheaper at $170. Paying tribute to the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, the shoe sports a dominantly pure platinum color, resembling the architectural marvel's steel-wire suspension system. The shoe is highlighted by multi-colored panels at the back and over the lace guard.
Following the release of these two designs, Nike will unveil to the public the LeBron 12 AS and the Kyrie 1 on Feb. 14.
For LeBron James' 12th footwear with Nike, the company looked to the geometrically stylish Flatiron Building located at Fifth Avenue and Broadway. Like the triangular structure, the LeBron 12 features a high-cut design and rigid symmetrical patterns spanning the shoe's lace guard and middle portion.
The upper portion of the shoe is colored white and black while its heel, outer sole and eyelets sport a multi-color design. The LeBron 12 can be ordered through Nike for $220.
Arriving with the LeBron 12 is the Kyrie 1. The main body of the shoe is dark grey in color that matches well with the black swoosh and collar. Its entire outer sole and front half of the mid sole on the other hand has varying hues of blue.
The design of the Kyrie 1 was made with New York's City Hall Subway Station in mind. The shoe is meant to reflect the tiles symmetrically layering the landmark's arched structural form. The Kyrie 1 is priced by Nike at $130.
