A shoe made for an MVP; the adidas Harden Vol. 3 was unveiled in 2018 following a historic season from The Beard. The fan-favorite Boost cushioning carried over from the past two models, providing a plush and bouncy feel. An elastic band is added above the forefoot for extra containment […]
History is not kind to Kobe’s last adidas signature shoe. Obviously, the shoe did not match Kobe’s expectations, as he left the three stripes shortly after the launch of The Kobe 2. Aesthetically, people have compared the adidas The Kobe 2 to moon shoes and even a toaster and is […]
After rocking the adidas Forum 2000 for the regular season, Kobe brought out his next signature shoe in The KOBE. The grey colorway and overall design of the shoe was inspired by the rounded Audi TT Roadster. With direction from sneaker designer Peter Moore (who designed the Jordan 1,) Audi […]
Kobe’s preference to change up from the “Feet You Wear” styles he wore previously led him to rock the adidas Forum 2000, an updated version of the classic Forum style first released in 1984. Bryant ditched the KB8 III rather quickly and saw career-highs across every category in the adidas […]
Kobe Bryant’s third team shoe debuted for the 1999-2000 season without much fanfare from fans or from the future Black Mamba himself. Looking for a different approach from the “Feet You Wear” styles like the KB8 III (also known as EQT Responsive,) Bryant didn’t play much in this shoe before […]
Kobe Bryant’s second signature sneaker in the adidas KB8 II debuted during the shortened 1998-99 lockout season. The “Feet You Wear” technology once again returned for this style, which helped adapt your feet to move naturally within the shoes. The eye-catching wavy pattern on the upper was designed for added […]
One of Kobe’s first signature shoes, the KB8 was a continuation of the “Feet You Wear” technology that shaped the midsole and outsole to allow your feet to move naturally. The shoes also featured the Torsion system; a plastic arch support piece that alleviated any straining from extra motion. The […]
It’s fitting that the shoe Kobe Bryant wore during his All-Star Dunk Contest win in 1997 Dunk contest was named the Elevation (EQT.) While this was renamed the adidas Crazy 97 after Kobe left adidas, the shoe and the Dunk Contest originally put Bryant on the map. Donning a round […]
As a high-schooler going straight to the NBA, Kobe Bryant was quickly inundated with sponsorship opportunities. In the end, adidas swooped on Bryant’s footwear services alongside fellow high-schooler Tracy McGrady. The first shoe both players wore on-court was the adidas EQT Top Ten 2010, which was a precursor to the […]
Kobe’s first sneaker worn as a pro was the adidas EQT Top Ten 2000… Sort of. After being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers and signing with adidas, Bryant appeared in a three stripes ad in the adidas EQT Top Ten 2000. Much like it’s predecessor, the adidas EQT Top […]