The Nike Kobe 9 Elite High Protro features modest performance tech upgrades. The Nike React midsole means more responsiveness on the court. The already-legendary traction pattern foot has been ...

The Nike Kobe 9 Elite High "What the Kobe?" was initially dropped in January 2015. As a testament to the shoe's cutting-edge features at the time, Nike has barely made any performance tech upgrades.

Teams typically order their socks from Nike about a year in advance. Last month, Housen ordered about 2,500 pairs of socks for Golden State — about 150 per player — for next season. Each team ...

The Nike Kobe 9 Elite High Protro features modest performance tech upgrades. The Nike React midsole means more responsiveness on the court. The already-legendary traction pattern foot has been ...