Andrew Rizzo The scope of Kobe Bryant shoes is no longer limited to his signature line. Bruce Kilgore’s Nike Air Force 1, first associated with Kobe during a legendary pick-up game at Rucker Park in 2002, is proving to be a go-to vessel for the expansion of the Mamba brand. Following two Kobe Bryant Nike Air Force 1s in 2024, we’ve uncovered three more (so far) rolling out in 2025.
Recently revealed by Vanessa Bryant, this “Soft Yellow” colorway stands out with giant jersey numbers in place of backtabs. The left shoe comes with “8” over the heel, and while not shown in Vanessa’s teaser image, the right probably features “24.” A purple Kobe Bryant signature appears in place of “AIR” on the midsole, matched by a purple outsole and purple edges on all the upper paneling. Ultra-thick greyscale laces add intrigue, complemented by tongue tags featuring the Mamba logo.
This is one of three Kobe Air Force 1s expected to land in 2025, joined by a snakeskin “Lenticular” colorway and “Linen/University Blue” pair supposedly inspired by the Lakers’ Minneapolis origins.
No release date for the “Soft Yellow” Kobe Air Force 1 has been announced at the time of this writing, but context clues point to a Summer 2025 arrival (meaning between April-June). Stick with us for updates over the coming months, including official images.
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Mens Nike Air Force 1 Low Kobe Bryant
US 2025
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