Touted as the lightest and quickest basketball shoe in Nike history, the Nike Kobe IV ($120; February 6) is sure to help give you that extra "first step" edge. The shoe, which is available in some unfortunate initial colorways, packs features like a Flywire upper, Phylon midsole, and Lunar Foam forefoot for lightweight cushioning and support, a low-cut style that removes excess material from around the ankle for added weight reduction, and a low-profile Nike Zoom cushioning unit in the heel for maximum responsiveness. [Thanks, Eric]