Nike Is Bringing Back the Kobe 8 “Easter” in 2027

The legacy of Kobe Bryant continues to live on through every retro, every Protro, and every story retold through his signature line. Truthfully, most would trade every upcoming release just to have Kobe back with us — but in the years since his passing, his footwear has become one of the most powerful ways the basketball world continues to celebrate his life, mindset, and influence. With Nike Basketball steadily bringing back beloved classics while also crafting new tributes inspired by his journey, each release carries a little nostalgia, a little emotion, and a reminder of just how much he meant to the game.

Now, another fan-favorite appears set to make its long-awaited comeback, with the Nike Kobe 8 “Easter” currently expected to return in Spring 2027.

Originally released during Kobe Bryant’s late-career run with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2013, the vibrant low-top became an instant standout thanks to its unmistakable pastel gradient upper. The design blends mint green through golden yellow into deep purple at the heel — a playful seasonal palette balanced by black Swooshes, speckled midsoles, and crisp white outsoles underfoot. Signature details, including Kobe branding at the tongue and heel, complete one of the Kobe 8’s most memorable makeovers.

The return continues Nike Basketball’s ongoing effort to reintroduce pivotal Kobe silhouettes to a new generation while giving longtime fans another opportunity to reconnect with pairs tied closely to specific moments in Bryant’s career. Given the continued momentum surrounding the Kobe line, the comeback of the Nike Kobe 8 “Easter” feels less like a surprise and more like the next chapter in preserving one of basketball’s most important sneaker legacies.

At the time of writing, release details for the Nike Kobe 8 “Easter” have not yet been confirmed, but according to zSneakerheadz and Brandon1an, the pair is currently expected to return during Spring 2027.

More updates are expected soon.

In very closely related news, the Nike Kobe 8 "Mercurial" is also set for a comeback soon.