Due to a lockout, the 2012-13 NBA season did not officially kick off until December 25th, 2011. This is the "Christmas" colorway of the Kobe VII. A system supreme release, they came complete with a removable set of inserts. Featuring a leopard print design on the upper, Kobe wore these on Christmas as the Lakers played against the Bulls. A limited release, they were available at select Nike accounts worldwide. They retailed for $180 and came in the black Kobe VII box.