As the newly renewed partnership between Nike Basketball and the Kobe Bryant estate begins to unfold, it promises a future enriched by the legendary influence of the Black Mamba. At the forefront of the renewed venture, the Kobe 8 is prepping for its moment in the spotlight. Several dynamic styles are set to grace 2024, with the Nike Kobe 8 “Radiant Emerald” the latest in the lineup to leak.
Paying tribute to Bryant's illustrious career, the Engineered Mesh upper is adorned with a distinctive print that immortalizes his iconic Los Angeles Lakers jersey numbers: 8 and 24. Enhancing its allure, an embroidered Swoosh mirrors the finesse in the Kobe 8 Protro “Halo”. Radiant Emerald accents return – seen on the laces, the emblematic Kobe logo, and the translucent outsole – to amplify the design.
Nike.com has confirmed a release for the Nike Kobe 8 “Radiant Emerald” on February 8, 2024.