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Thursday, March 6, 2008

AZK1 PE vs. AZK1 "QS"

Pictures have been popping up of an Air Zoom Kobe 1, that is a white/purple colorway with the #24 on the side panel and a clear sole. Many are mistaking these to be a Zoom Kobe 1 PE, however these new pictures arising of the one with the #24 on the side are either Asia Only "Quickstrikes" or "Hyperstrikes." Lets take a look at the differences from these next two pictures.

The first picture below is of the AZK1 "QS" from ISS member Hui-Lok. This pair has a fully purple swoosh and toe cap. In addition the #24 is stitched on both shoes. The box as well is a post-2007 Nike box which has the label information, including style #.
The AZK1 PE version has subtle differences, but differences that to a collector can make a difference. This one, courtesy of ISS member AlphaQ, has a gradient fading swoosh as well as a toe cap, and not solid like the "QS." The right shoe has Kobe stitched on the side, the left pair has a 24, while the QS has 24 on both. In addition the packaging of the PE is completely different. Older Nike box with the brown cardboard and orange color design and a small white label, simply labeled Air Zoom Kobe 1 White/Gradient Purple PE.