The Original Black/White adidas Crazy 8 Is Dropping As A Low-Top

Releasing in April.

Andrew Rizzo March 28, 2025

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Kobe Bryant’s adidas Crazy 8 is returning in its original “Black/White” colorway, only this time as a low-top.

To the uninitiated; the Crazy 8 (originally called the KB8) debuted in 1997 as Kobe Bryant’s first signature adidas sneaker, kicking off a short-lived trio of three models with the German sportswear giant. adidas brought it back for the first time in five years in 2023, later debuting a low-top version in 2024. The “Black/White” Crazy 8 most recently returned as a High in 2015, now back within reach a decade later as a Low. Official images reveal black suede underlays, a pebbled black leather exterior, and white patent leather on the distinctive triangular stripes.

The “Black/White” Crazy 8 Low release in April via adidas.com, carrying a $120 retail price. See official images below if these are calling your name.

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Mens adidas Crazy 8 Low

SKU: JI0338

RETAIL PRICE: $120

RELEASE DATE: Apr 2, 2025

US 04/02/2025 Wednesday

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Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.