The Fake Kobe 6 Grinch

Nike (NYSE:NKE +1.01%) has been producing performance models for years now, but none quite capture the imagination like Kobe Bryant’s last signature silhouette, the Kobe 6. Now in its sixth iteration, this performance model is widely considered as the most popular in all of NBA.

There is an array of fantastic colorways, but one standout that has gained considerable attention is the Nike Kobe 6 Grinch, released Christmas Day 2010. This shoe boasts a bright crimson upper with slime-green laces branded by basketball royalty as well as a chic black Swoosh logo.

This Nike Kobe 6 Grinch is slightly smaller than its authentic counterpart and doesn’t look quite as polished when compared side-by-side. Aside from having a different color scheme, the fake Kobe 6 has some other tricks up its sleeve that the genuine version doesn’t possess. For instance, the scales on the swoosh logo are 3D on both versions while they barely register on the counterfeit pair.

The Nike Kobe 6 Grinch has been a long time coming and now looks set for a holiday release. Stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for further updates on this and other 2023 Kobe releases as they become available.