There certainly are a large amount of Kobe Bryant shoes that one can choose from these days. And, there are certainly a large amount of beautiful colorways to choose from. Given that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, there will not be any absolute agreement on which pair of Kobe VI's is the most beautiful. Picking the most beautiful Kobe VI is like having to pick the winner at the Miss American pageant. Ok, I realize comparing shoes to women probably isn't going to get me elected to a political office, but beauty is beauty, whether it is sneakers or women.
We sneakerheads live worldwide in some of the most beautiful places on earth. One of the largest populations of sneakerheads resides in the country of China. As it is with every country on the planet, China is home to some of the most beautiful places on earth. The Kobe VI "China", like the country, just happens to be an extremely beautiful shoe.
That is due in large part to the unique detail that this particular colorway uses. The base of the shoe's upper, midsole, and heel cup are all a steel grey. Starting at the base of the upper and slowly blending up to the shoe's lacing and inner lining is a beautiful mauve color. This type of unique coloring system has never been used on a Kobe Bryant signature sneaker. To accent the one of a kind color pattern, a deep purple is used on the Swoosh and inner lining of the shoe. Red accents are also used on the Kobo logo and signature on the heel cup. The aesthetic beauty of the Kobe VI "China" is quite stunning. Even the packaging which contains chinese artwork on a crisp, clean white box is quite remarkable.
While quite easy on the eyes, the "inner beauty", or the technology used to make the shoe, is what truly counts when lacing up a pair of Kobe's. Whether you consider any pair of Kobe VI's beautiful or not, the high performance that is built into every shoe can not be denied. This is a pair of Nike shoes for basketball after all, and that means Zoom Air. Both the forefoot and heel have Zoom Air units for maximum cushioning. Nike Flywire makes up a majority of the upper to provide stability and support. The rubber outsole provides a responsive grip for the quick slashing guard or forward. And as is the case with any Kobe low cut shoe, the weight of the shoe, being the lightest in the shoe game, provides one heck of a smooth ride.
Not all shoes, specifically shoes for basketball are beautiful. But within the Kobe Bryant signature sneaker line, there is a lot of beauty to behold. The Kobe VI "China" just might be the most beautiful.
