With the Nike Zoom Kobe IV’s, it seems as though we keep feeling them, and Nike keeps making them. Just a few days ago we got a look at the “Gradient Lakers” Kobe IV’s. Well- u guessed it- they’re back. This time, the Gradient Lakers pair comes in a colorway that’s supposedly to be worn during home games. Because home teams usually go with their white jerseys, this Nike Zoom Kobe IV, in turn, sports white where the first pair of Gradient Lakers IV’s we saw sported black. With this one difference, which alters a large portion of the shoe, which one is the better of the two “Gradient Lakers” Kobe IV’s to you?

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We last saw Seattle Storm superstar Sue Bird with her own Livestrong x Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier 3’s on her feet. This time, she has her own player exclusive of the Livestrong x Nike Zoom Kobe IV (4). This Nike ZK4 features the same design as the LS3, with a full yellow patent leather upper and black accents on the printed Flywire swoosh, Livestrong insignia on the side, Kobe tongue tag, and outsole. This pair of Kobe’s definitely makes our jaws drop, as it can’t help but stand out anywhere. Too bad these won’t see the light of retail day, as the lucky ones like Sue Bird are the only ones who will get their hands on them as far as we know.

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If it isn’t clear by now it should be- Nike has no intentions of slowing down the Nike Zoom Kobe IV colorways. We’ve seen everything from Olympics-inspired colorways to colorways that commemorate high school powerhouses. Now, we get a look at the newest installment of the Nike Zoom Kobe IV- the “4 rings.” Obviously, this pair plays off of Kobe Bryant’s incredible accomplishment of acquiring four NBA championship rings- all with the Los Angeles Lakers. To that effect, this pair of Kobe IV’s comes in a gradient L.A. Lakers color-up. But if you look inside the tongues of each shoe you can find the caricature of a puppet hand belonging to the Kobe Bryant puppet we saw on all those Nike commercials during the playoffs going one-on-one with Lebron’s puppet. Are these now among the best Nike Zoom Kobe IV’s? Let us know what you think.

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We’ve seen many anticipatory shots of Nike Kobe IV’s that sport a lot of color. One of the Kobe IV’s that sport a good chunk of black on them are the ones that also sport varsity blue and red accents. But now there are shots of another pair that sports a good amount of black. The Nike Kobe IV’s pictured here reservethe Lakers gold and purple color scheme to the back part of the shoe, while the toe box is bordered in black snakeskin leather. There still isn’t any word regarding an official release date, but you can check out more pictures of these “Gradient Lakers” Nike Kobe IV’s after the jump to see if these peak your interest.

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In July we brought you news of a Nike Zoom Kobe 4 released in honor of Kobe’s golden efforts during the 2008 Summer Olympics. There are now shots of a new Nike Zoom Kobe 4 nicknamed the “Golden Mamba,” which is obviously a hybrid of Kobe Bryant’s nickname “Black Mamba” and the material he’s become used to seeing on the trophies he earns- gold. With a predominantly white upper, L.A. Lakers purple on the sole, golden accents that reach from the outside mid panel to the heel of the shoe, and red accents that do the same on the inside mid panel, perhaps this Zoom Kobe 4 will be No. 24’s most consistent shoe of choice this upcoming NBA season in hopes of reeling in more hardware. The inside soles obviously pay homage to both of Kobe’s Olympic and NBA championship achievements, while a flowery/reptilian pattern makes its way from just below the Nike check to the back heel. How do you guys feel this ranks among the Nike Zoom Kobe 4’s? Check in with us after the jump for more pix, and keep it locked here for more release information as soon as it becomes available.

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About three weeks ago we reported on the Nike Zoom Kobe IV “Lower Merion” designed with the NBA Finals MVP’s high school in mind. The “Rice” Kobe IV was designed for Rice High School, which Kobe has chosen to endorse and support. And as promised- here’s your update. We now have word that both pairs of Nike Zoom Kobe IV’s will become available for sale at Nike House of Hoops stores nationwide starting tomorrow, Saturday September 19, 2009. These are two really nice PE’s- but which one would you be more likely to gravitate towards if/when you peep these in store?

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Almost two-and-a-half months ago, we reported on a Nike Air Zoom Kobe IV that sported a predominantly black and varsity blue upper with red and white accents throughout the shoe. Because SneakerFiles promises to keep you updated, we have now received word and report that, alongside the Chicago and L.A. House of Hoops, the New York House of Hoops has also received a shipment of these Kobe IV’s as of Monday. If you’re not yet financially ready to purchase these, they will also start hitting certain FootLocker retailers towards the latter part of this month. How many of you like this Kobe IV colorway? How many of you are disappointed by it?

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