Joining the Kobe 7 as the only shoes from the Black Mamba Pack that are done in a color other than white, grey or black is the Kobe 8. The Fade to Black Kobe 8 comes in a Dark Raisin colorway, which is undoubtedly the pair that hits closest to home for any Lakers fans due to the purple upper. The Kobe 8 uses an engineered mesh upper, making it lightweight and breatheable, and lunar cushioning making it comfortable. Many people hold the Kobe 8 in high regard as one of their favorite silhouettes out of the entire Kobe line.