Nike Kobe AD Shoes

A scoring machine, a highlight reel, the ‘not yet’ black mamba went off to to be the fourth player in NBA history to average over 35 points per game within just a few years in the league. As if the release of his first shoe with Nike, the Nike Zoom Kobe I, wasn’t enough to couple with his season’s stellar performance, Kobe popped off for 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, heightening his league status and shoe game even more.

Mamba Maneuverability

Kobe will always be a highly revered player in terms of footwork, finesse, and shooting ability, but what set him above the rest was his naturally high IQ on the court. This killer instinct also translated to his equipment -- Kobe knew what he needed to perform, and took his shoes seriously. 

As for his legendary line of sneakers with Nike, his design tilted towards speed and maneuverability, with low-cut silhouettes and zoom technology to give players comfort, and above all, agility -- just like the mamba himself.

Life After Kobe

After churning out eleven popular Kobe classics over the seasons, Kobe kept his winning formula for the drop of the Kobe A.D. -- his first shoe since retirement. 

Kobe left the league with a stunning 60 point game, and the Kobe A.D. matched the hype of his emotional exit. After his exit, it wasn’t just fans hyped about this drop – players across the league wear the shoe thanks to its versatile, time-tested, mamba-made performance.