Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bean Bryant was a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Philadelphia on August 23rd, 1978, he played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, and retired after his final game on April 13th, 2016. Bryant passed away on January 26th, 2020 as a result of a fatal helicopter accident. He was 41 years old.

Just as fans remain extremely dedicated to the late Laker legend, demand for his footwear is at all-time high. Nike’s “Protro” series (a portmanteau of Performance Retro) brought back plenty of iconic Black Mamba models in colorways new and old. Mamba Day in April brought a three-pack of massive releases- the Kobe 8 “Venice Beach,” Kobe 6 “Italian Camo” and Kobe 4 “Philly” all sold out instantly after dropping on the 12th. Later down the line, it would appear the Kobe 8 Protro is returning in GR-like “Team Bank” colorways this Fall, as images of simple, tonal pairs like the “Hollywood Nights” and “Wolf Grey” have emerged on a consistent basis over the past several months.

Bryant’s time with the Three Stripes continues to be a central piece of their basketball strategy as well. The Crazy 8 and Crazy 98, each worn by Bean in the early stages of his Lakers tenure, get new releases on a semi-regular basis. Additionally, models like the adidas Crazy IIINFINITY and Mad IIINFINITY represent how creatives at the German giant spin the design language of his signature adidas shoes into the future.

Looking ahead, select 2025 releases have already been tipped off for both brands. In Beaverton, the Nike Kobe 8 “What The” and Nike Kobe 6 “Sail” are the first confirmed pairs on what’s sure to be a packed slate next year. In Germany, the Crazy 2 will receive its second-ever retro, returning for the first time since the 2010s.

Below you’ll find our latest coverage of Bryant’s footwear from Nike and adidas, including new colorways, photos and release dates.

Kobe Bryant

Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Year Of The Mamba” Revealed In Black

Nike Basketball started off 2025 with one of their best ad campaigns yet, centered around the Mamba Mentality and the relentless drive for self-improvement. Titled...

By Sneaker News 23 hours
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Kobe Bryant’s adidas Crazy 2 “All-Star” Expected To Release In San Francisco

Updated February 12th, 2025: The adidas Crazy 2 “All-Star” colorway is expected to release in San Francisco. While there has yet to be any official...

By Sneaker News February 12, 2025
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Where To Buy The Nike Kobe 6 “All-Star”

The NBA will hand out the Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP during the ASW festivities. Only a few days before, Kobe fans will get their own...

By Matt Varga February 12, 2025
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The adidas Crazy 2 “Silver Metallic” Returns This April With The OG Shoebox

The adidas KOBE TWO, Kobe Bryant’s last signature shoe with adidas before cutting ties and moving to the greener pastures in Beaverton, is set to...

By Sneaker News February 10, 2025
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adidas Is Bringing Back The Kobe Two In The Original Black Colorway

The lore around the adidas Crazy 2 is exactly that: crazy. Kobe Bryant hated the shoe so much that he stopped wearing them and went...

By Sneaker News February 10, 2025
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Where To Buy The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro “Masterpiece”

When Nike and Kobe Bryant officially launched the Protro program in 2018, it essentially planted the seeds of what would eventually become the Kobe Brand....

By Sneaker News February 7, 2025
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Kobe Bryant’s Nike Kobe 8 From Achilles Tear Game Sells For $660,000

Updated February 7th, 2025: Sotheby’s has announced that the Nike Kobe 8 from the infamous achilles injury game has sold for $660,000. This is a...

By Sneaker News February 7, 2025
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The Nike Kobe “Mamba Out” Baseball Jerseys Release On February 13th

Kobe may have modeled his game after Jordan, but he never followed in the GOAT’s footsteps by attempting a career in the Major Leagues. Still,...

By Sneaker News February 6, 2025
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Vanessa Bryant Reveals A Nike Kobe 6 “BHM” PE Checkered In Purple

Kobe Bryant’s widow Vanessa has been a direct source of first looks at PE-style colorways of Nike Kobe footwear, often revealing some breathtaking styles that...

By Sneaker News February 3, 2025
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