New Kobe x Air Force 1s Revealed: Mamba-Inspired Colourways Dropping Soon

More Kobe Air Force 1s Lows are on the way. The renewed partnership between estate and has resulted in plentiful Kobe Protros, making silhouettes previously almost impossible to source – even for NBA players – are once again gracing the hardwood of local gyms across the globe.

This chapter of Nike x Kobe has also expanded operations to include several collaborations. In the 2000s, there were a couple of Kobe AF-1s, but now more colourways are hitting the market – and two brand-new palettes just surfaced.

The inclusion of the Kobe x Air Force 1 is fitting on many levels. Kobe’s sneaker history includes a couple of special moments in the AF-1, the most legendary of which is his 2002 performance at Rucker Park. The game was cut short by rain, but in just a few minutes, Bryant put up 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Similar to the pair slated for Holiday 2025, these new models lean into Kobe’s Mamba energy.

The latest Kobe x Air Force 1s arrive in two colours – Lakers purple and triple white. Both pairs embrace the b-ball legend's nickname, featuring a scaly print upper. On the purple pair, the silver lace dubrae reads ‘Forever’. The heel tabs of both bear his two singlet numbers – embroidered into the left is ‘8’, and on the right, ‘24’.

No release date has been announced for either, but they are both expected to drop during the Northern Hemisphere’s fall season. Stay tuned for updates!