Nike Kobe 9 Low EM “Purple Dynasty” Slated for Spring 2026

Kobe Bryant’s legacy continues to evolve through Nike’s deep bench of performance and lifestyle retros, with the Kobe 9 Low EM seeing an uptick in attention recently. Following Fall 2025’s “Team Bank” pack and the upcoming return of the coveted “China” colorway for Lunar New Year 2026, the engineered mesh iteration of the ninth Kobe signature now looks to Spring with a fresh colorway: the Nike Kobe 9 Low EM "Purple Dynasty"

While official images have yet to surface, the upcoming release is expected to feature a tonal blend of Purple Dynasty, Sanded Purple, and Fierce Purple. The hues suggest a regal and rich visual makeup, fitting of Bryant’s Mamba persona and his long-standing association with the Lakers’ purple legacy.

As with previous EM-based Kobe 9 releases, we expect a lightweight build with low-profile responsiveness and the distinct anatomical outsole defining the model’s on-court capabilities. The engineered mesh upper should allow for the color mix to create layered dimension throughout, though exact blocking remains unknown.

Speculative mock-ups currently circulating should be taken only as a placeholder. With a release targeted for Spring 2026, we expect more accurate visuals—including first looks and updated mock-ups—as we head toward the year’s close.

In other Kobe news, Nike will deliver a two-pair Air Force 1 pack that appears to honor the Mamba's Lower Merion High School.