Nike Unveils Kobe Bryant's Latest Signature Shoe, the Kobe 11

Just in time for the homestretch of the Los Angeles Lakers legend's career, Nike has unveiled the latest model in the Kobe Bryant signature shoe line.

The Kobe 11s are here.

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On the back of the sneakers, there are nods to Bryant's 2013 Achilles injury:

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The Achilles heel graphic represents "the hero [Greek god Achilles]" on the right heel, and on the left, there are four lines to represent the four feet of thread used to repair Bryant's Achilles.

Here's what went into the making of the final on-court model of the Kobe line:

The Black Mamba himself will be taking part of a Kobe 11 Periscope event Monday:

The Kobe 11s will be released on Jan. 9.

[Nike]