October 6, 2024

Having made appearances with the likes of Lionel Messi and appeared in commercials for Copa America Centenario, it’s no secret that Kobe Bryant is a huge football/soccer fan. So it should come as no surprise that one of the latest colorways – the Kobe 11 Mambacurial – is a tribute to FC Barcelona.

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So what does this colorway for Kobe 11 bring us? For starters, blue and red gradients are intertwined throughout the heel and mid section. The iconic Nike Swoosh making a bright yellow appearance on each side panel. With this color combo, there is no mistaking any member of the European football club could rock this shoe.

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This version of the Kobe 11 contains a football-style emblem on the heel featuring five stars as a nod to Bryant’s five championships. Cause it ain’t the Mamba’s shoe without a touch of Kobe. And the whole shoe is pulled together by the gum outsole. Which from our POV is one of the stand-out elements of the shoe. Giving it a clean appearance.

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The shoe goes for $200 retail and will drop at a sneaker shop near you on September 8th. That’s not all folks, there is also the Kobe 11 Black Horse colorway which makes its appearance after the jump.

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