Expected to be released on December 26, 2009 (release date varies for different locations), the Zoom Kobe 5 (or the ZK5) is unlike its predecessors. It actually looks more like a cross-training shoe than a basketball shoe.The Zoom Kobe 5 also features a full-length Zoom cushioning - a feature that was introduced in previous collections.As always, the Nike trademark "swoosh" appears on the side of the Kobe shoes.This was probably done to increase comfort while the full-mesh tongue and upper are designed to increase breathability.