Patrick Johnson 
If the Kobe AD showed us what’s next in the lineage of Kobe Bryant’s signature Nike Basketball line, then the Kobe AD NXT could very well be the future – unique new designs rooted in performance-based tech that are sure to surprise but remain functional nonetheless. Today we get the best look at Kobe’s strange new model, the Nike Kobe AD NXT Wolf Grey, slated to release on April 3rd for $200 USD.
While the price point might turn some people away given the very approachable $160 USD you’ll spend to get the performance juggernaut known as the Kobe AD, this pair is right in line with with some of Kobe’s past Elite Flyknit tooled predecessors in the price department. That being said, the outsole has completely been redesigned. There are no more hints of Lunar or Natural Motion here, as a solid Nike Zoom base has an updated traction pattern. Nike puts most of their focus on the unique lacing system and woven shroud overlay with a drawstring tightening system sure to polarize. Contrast Kobe branding hits the heels to match the bold flipped midsole Swoosh. While this Wolf Grey option is pretty minimalist in terms of colorway, we’d love to see Nike Basketball add some patterns or graphics to that shroud for some DeMar DeRozan PEs come playoff time.
Select shops like Sneaker Politics and Nike.com will be stocking this pair on April 3rd for $200 USD. Check out more of Kobe and Nike Basketball’s latest below and head over to our Release Dates page to see what else the Swoosh has in store for the month of April.
Update: The Nike Kobe A.D. NXT in Wolf Grey dropped today on Nikestore. The Volt colorway is also on Nikestore.
Source: Sneaker Politics
Nike Kobe A.D. NXT “Wolf Grey”
Release Date: April 3rd, 2017
$200
Color: Wolf Grey/White-Black
Style Code: 882049-002
