Nike released a colorway inspired by the ancient Silk Road trade route between the East and the West. The Kobe 9 'Silk' arrives with an Engineered Mesh upper with patterns throughout that reference the Dunhuang murals in North Western China. The sneaker also boasts a golden Swoosh on the sidewall, a snake-like pattern on the mudguard and heel, and Merlot details on the tongue, heel, and laces.
| Release Date | 01-03-2015 |
| SKU | 646701 676 |
| Nickname | Silk |
| Colorway | Merlot/Total Orange/Metallic Gold |
| Main Color | Red |
| Upper Material | Mesh |
| Technology | Lunarlon |
| Category | Basketball |
| Designer | Eric Avar |