5 Retro Kobe Sneakers Available at Retail Price

Five of Kobe Bryant's retro sneakers are being overlooked by online shoppers.
5 Retro Kobe Sneakers Available at Retail Price
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There has been no shortage of exciting sneaker news in 2023. One of the best stories of the year was Nike's relaunch of Kobe Bryant's signature sneaker line. Unfortunately for loyal fans, it remains incredibly challenging to find Bryant's iconic sneakers at retail price. 

However, there is a silver lining for fans not wanting to pay exorbitant resale prices. While Bryant played for the Los Angeles Lakers throughout his entire career, he was not always a Nike athlete. Bryant began his career with adidas and shuffled through several brands during his legendary "sneaker free agency" season. Below are five sneakers once worn by Bryant that are available at retail prices online.

5 Retro Kobe Sneakers

Five retro sneakers associated with Kobe Bryant.

Reebok Question

Side view of Kobe Bryant's purple and white Reebok sneakers.
Reebok

Sneaker Details: Reebok came so close to signing Bryant during his sneaker free agency season. Many of Bryant's best performances of the 2002-03 NBA season came in Allen Iverson's signature sneakers. 

How to Buy: Online shoppers can choose between two Lakers-inspired colorways for $170 in adult sizes on the Reebok website.

Nike Air Flight Huarache

Side view of black, purple, and gold Nike Huarache shoes.
Nike

Sneaker Details: Bryant's affinity for the Huarache line is well documented. Before officially signing with Nike and launching his own signature line, Bryant regularly wore Huaraches in various player-exclusive colorways.

How to Buy: Online shoppers can purchase the Nike Air Flight Huarache in a Lakers-inspired colorway for $125 in adult sizes on the Nike website.

adidas Top Ten 2000

Side view of blue, black, and white adidas sneakers.
adidas

Sneaker Details: Before launching not one but two signature sneaker lines with adidas, Bryant began his NBA career in the adidas Top Ten 2000. The old-school hoop shoes are also associated with other basketball legends of that era.

How to Buy: Athletes and fans can choose between three colorways (two are available at a discount) of the adidas Top Ten 2000 for $140 on the adidas website.

adidas Crazy 8

Side view of Kobe Bryant's black and white adidas sneakers.
adidas

Sneaker Details: Bryant made the adidas Crazy 8 legendary, then other hoopers took the hoop shoes and added their own history to them. The retro sneaker is unmistakable in the basketball world.

How to Buy: Online shoppers can choose between two new colorways of the adidas Crazy 8 for $140 in adult sizes on the adidas website.

adidas Crazy 1

Side view of Kobe Bryant's black adidas sneakers.
adidas

Sneaker Details: One of our all-time favorite sneakers, the adidas Crazy 1, was once known as "The Kobe." After Bryant left the brand, adidas rebranded the futuristic hoop shoe and treated fans to periodic retro releases.

How to Buy: The adidas Crazy 1 is available in three colorways (one at a discounted price) for $150 in adult sizes on the adidas website. Act fast, as these iconic sneakers never last long on the shelves.

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Pat Benson
PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.