The Nike Kobe 8 System will be available on Dec. 20 for $140.00 in the “Black/Sulfur” colorway with a python-inspired look set to arrive in early 2013, Nice Kicks is reporting.*

Nike held a media event on Thursday to officially reveal the Nike Kobe 8 System, the latest signature shoe for Kobe Bryant. The 14-time All-Star and 5-time NBA champion was in attendance during the unveiling event in Los Angeles to discuss the shoe along with lead designer Eric Avar.