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Forefoot midsole tech
Lunarlon foam + forefoot Zoom Air
Heel midsole tech
Lunarlon foam
Outsole tech
Solid rubber with multi-directional traction
Upper tech
Flyknit + TPU overlay cage
Cushioning feel
responsive and low-profile
Court feel
very good
Bounce
moderate
Stability
good
Traction
mixed to good
Fit
snug, form-fitting
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
75Very GoodCourt Feel
88ExcellentBounce
58SolidStability
74GoodTraction
56SolidFit
90ExcellentContext
Story & provenance
The Last Of The Originals
The Kobe 11 Elite released in early 2016 as Kobe Bryant's final signature shoe before retirement. Nike used a Flyknit upper supported by a TPU overlay cage, with a forefoot Zoom Air unit set in Lunarlon foam. The low-cut silhouette emphasized court feel and quickness over impact protection. WearTesters pointed out that traction was a step down from the Kobe 9 and Kobe 10, which was a notable weakness in the line's typical strength category. Even so, the Kobe 11 Elite carried massive cultural weight as the closing chapter of Kobe's career and sold widely across signature colorways like the Achilles Heel and Mambacurial. It remains a beloved member of the Kobe series and a popular pickup for guards and skill-players who value a low-profile, agile build.