The Zoom Kobe 6 was first released in February 2011 in a striking royal blue colorway called 'Duke'. This design pays homage to what could have been Kobe Bryant's college alma mater, the Blue Devils, had he chosen to attend college instead of entering the NBA directly. The shoe showcases a snake-textured polyurethane upper with contrasting black details on the tongue, lacing, and heel. It sits on a white Zoom cushioned midsole and is finished with a blue outsole.