Celebrity Endorsed Olympic Branding - Nike Hyperdunk-Kobe PE (GALLERY)

The Beijing Olympics are fast approaching and sports apparel companies are gearing up for the frenzied, mad-crazy merchandising that this grand event always unleashes as kids and adults alike endeavor to “Look Like Mike” or in this case, Los Angeles Lakers superstar shooting guard, Kobe Bryant.

The Nike Hyperdunk-Kobe PE are the shoes Kobe will be wearing at the Olympics in representation of Team USA basketball squad. Number ten, Kobe’s Team USA number, is featured prominently on the shoes and Team USA logo can be seen inside the sleek kicks. 

Also, Kobe Bryant’s personal Nike logo is featured on the tongue of the shoes. Kobe is among a very select group of athletes with their own Nike logos.The list includes retired Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan, New Jersey Nets guard/forward Vince Carter, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lebron James and pro golfer Tiger Woods.