[Update 13 Sep 2024] The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 has surfaced in a new “Black” colorway, expanding the collection to a total of three distinct iterations. As we await further details and images in the coming weeks, the pack is currently slated for a Holiday 2024 release with a retail price of US$150.

The legacy of Kobe Bryant continues to be celebrated beyond the hardwood. On Kobe Day, a poignant commemoration of his iconic jersey numbers (8 and 24), Nike and the Bryant family unveiled a fitting tribute: the Mamba Invitational. This showcase of emerging high school basketball talent served as a platform for not only honoring Kobe’s indelible impact on the sport but also for introducing new footwear inspired by his legendary persona.

About the Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1

Vanessa Bryant and her daughters made a striking appearance at the event, showcasing two exclusive Nike Air Force 1 Low variants. The first, adorning the feet of the younger Bryant generation, closely mirrored the forthcoming “White/Varsity Maize-Varsity Purple” colorway teased months earlier.

The predominantly White leather upper was punctuated by Varsity Maize accents and a subtle Varsity Purple outline on the lateral Swoosh, while a debossed Kobe sheath logo, intricately woven into the fabric, added a distinctive textural element.

Vanessa Bryant’s pair took a more dramatic approach, adorning an iridescent snakeskin design that evoked the Black Mamba’s fearsome reputation. The shimmering scales introduce a touch of opulence to the classic Air Force 1 silhouette, while subtle Mamba branding was incorporated through the lace dubrae, completing the thematic tribute.

Release Details

Not much is known about these specific Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Lows beyond what can be discerned from the images; but the previously announced White and Black colorways are slated to debut during the Holiday 2024 season, with the two-piece “Minneapolis Pack” arriving next year.

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