When you look at the minimalist Kobe A.D. NXT, it's hard to believe it does so much. Its plush, responsive cushioning, excellent traction and unrivalled support are incorporated effortlessly into its unique, clean design. The shoe's look is so distinct, in fact, that Nike product manager Tony Grosso says, "You either love it or you hate it". And for an athlete whose entire career was fuelled by love and hate from both fans and foes, that's just what was intended.