The Nike Kobe 9 Detail was one of the first colorways of the silhouette to hit retailers. Because it was one of the firsts, the sneaker's release was very anticipated. The sneaker was inspired by the famous Italian Renaissance artist, Michaelangelo, who specialized in human sculptures. The sneaker's build is a grey marble-like design with shades of grey on the flyknit. Black finishes throughout compliment the sneaker as well as finishing off the design.