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

Kobe Bryant’s adidas Crazy 2 “All-Star” Is Available Now

Updated July 15th, 2025: The adidas Crazy 2 “All-Star” is available now on adidas.com HERE for $160. The below article was originally published on December...

By Sneaker News July 15, 2025
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Caitlin Clark Debuts Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Cookie Monster” PE

Caitlin Clark’s Kobe era has officially begun its retail phase, with that Nike Kobe 5 “Indiana Fever” PE that dropped at the end of June...

By Sneaker News July 13, 2025
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First Look At The Nike Kobe 4 Protro “FC Barcelona”

Kobe Bryant’s legacy on the hardwood is solidified, but as the Protro movement has gained territory and emerged as one of the brand’s truly bustling...

By Matt Varga July 9, 2025
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First Look At Caitlin Clark’s Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Light Armory Blue”

Caitlin Clark’s Nike enterprise is already off to a fast start. Her Indiana Fever-themed do-up of the Nike Kobe 5 Protro was unsurprisingly an instant...

By Matt Varga July 7, 2025
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Official Images Of The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Total Orange”

Updated July 4th, 2025: Official images of the upcoming Kobe 6 Protro “Total Orange” havesurfaced; the shoes are currently expected to launch this on July...

By Matt Varga July 4, 2025
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SNKRS Draw Closed: Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Caitlin Clark”

After announcing a massive 8-year $28 million extension with Nike back in April of 2024, Caitlin Clark is finally ready to add her first Nike...

By Sneaker News June 30, 2025
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The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Forever White” Launches On July 1st

Updated June 28th, 2025: The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Forever White” is confirmed to release at select retailers on July 1st, 2025....

By Matt Varga June 28, 2025
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The adidas Crazy 2.0 Forges “Grey Five”

Can Kobe’s enduring fanbase rehabilitate the adidas Crazy 2.0? Famously a breaking point in the relationship between the Three Stripes and the Black Mamba (then...

By Matt Varga June 26, 2025
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First Look At The Kobe x FC Barcelona x Nike Air Force 1 Low

Updated July 2nd, 2025: Detailed shots of the Kobe x FC Barcelona x Nike Air Force 1 Low have just surfaced, confirming the black/purple scaly appearance...

By Matt Varga June 26, 2025
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