SNEAKER REVIEW - ZOOM KOBE IV "BRED"

This shoe along with the hyperdunk was a revolution in how light a basketball shoe could be. The IV is also a low-top which is crazy in a mostly high-top dominated sport. Still, this is one of the best basketball shoes for quicker smaller players, only surpassed by the Zoom Kobe V in terms of performance and the Kobe line. The ZKIV is one of the first in the Nike/Kobe shoe lineup that I've personally noticed collectors begin to seek out and popularize on a wide scale.

Here's a picture of them on foot:MATERIALS: The toebox is leather while the surrounding area is patent leather. The sides are flywire material. The midsole is white and red with a black and red sole. Mine came with black laces with red dots on them.
FEATURES: No special features; the name comes from the colorway (black+red=bred).
STREET VALUE: retail
MY NOTES ON ACTUALLY WEARING THESE: These are very comfortable, with a snug but not tight fit. The toebox and patent will crease, but overall this shoe is rugged and this colorway is great for wearing in the rain (cleaning these is a snap). I've heard of the lunar foam bottoming out on these, but if they are worn casually that shouldn't be an issue for a while. These don't really stick out as a season-specific shoe, but I like to wear them in fall and winter because they hold up well in the rain.