adidas Brings “Lakers Home” Jerseys To The Crazy 8 Low

The recut silhouette taps in for its first true GR.

Matt Varga October 14, 2024

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As we’ve discussed before, though Nike’s Protro efforts with pairs like the Kobe 9 “Christmas” or Kobe 5 “X-Ray” may steal headlines, adidas references their catalog of Kobe shoes with arguably just as much frequency. At the start of Q3, they brought forth one of the more intriguing twists on the Mamba’s line, a new low-cut version of the Crazy 8, beginning to trickle out after a number of collaborative releases.

What better way to continue the mainline introduction than an ode to Bryant’s team? While a first glance at this pair reveals a simplified “Oreo” style arrangement, this veers closer to the Lakers’ home jerseys in truth; flip the shoe over for the purple & gold hits on the outsole to reveal that. Even if you’re not among the LA faithful, the monochrome palette up top makes these a staple sort of shoe, with the patent leather Three Stripes that intersect the body a particularly eye-catching detail.

Although Kobe’s legacy gives these an extra dose of streetwear appeal, this look perfectly taps into the chunky, retro basketball side with its low cut, making lifestyle wear a much easier sell. Given their efforts around models like the Rivalry Low, it aligns well with the Three Stripes hoops strategy we’ve seen all year.

Look for the adidas Crazy 8 Low “Lakers Home” this Holiday season, retailing at just $120. Official images are embedded below for you to catch a closer look.

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Mens adidas Crazy 8 Low

SKU: IG2032

RETAIL PRICE: $120

RELEASE DATE: Nov 1, 2024

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.