Official Images // Nike Kobe 8 "Halo"

After a year of waiting, Nike and the Kobe Bryant Estate only recently resumed their partnership with a life-honoring effort for young Gigi with a release on May 1st. Now it seems that it's now full steam ahead for the lineage, with Kobe 4s, Kobe 6s, and now, Kobe 8s all confirmed for the back-end of 2023; The latter has just appeared by way of official retail imagery, the Nike Kobe 8 "Triple White" — officially listed as the "Halo" colorway

As you'd expect from any all-white release, the pair's upper, sole unit, and brand markings all feature a crisp white finish. There is one sole deviation — the midfoot shank of jet black.

Again, you will see the upcoming Kobe 8 retro arrive in Protro fashion - updating the tech within the sneaker to modern materials while maintaining its classic look.

See for yourself below, and look for the Nike Kobe 8 "Halo" to release in full-family sizing on August 23rd, Kobe Bryant's Birthday.

If you plan on picking up a pair on the day, head back to the top of the article to set yourself a calendar reminder for the release.