Adidas Continues to Release Kobe Bryant's Retro Sneakers

The adidas sneakers worn by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant have dropped in a new colorway.

The holidays can be a bittersweet time for many people. It is a time of reflection that invokes nostalgic feelings. Since the winter months are synonymous with basketball, it is natural for many of us to think about the golden era of the NBA.

While hoops fans worldwide continue to miss the late great Kobe Bryant, it has been difficult to find his signature sneakers at retail price. Luckily for old-school sneakerheads, adidas has recently reopened its vault and brought back several models once worn by Bryant during his time with the brand.

Before parting ways with adidas in 2002, Bryant spent his formative years wearing the three stripes on the hardwood. One of his most iconic models, the adidas "The Kobe" (later rebranded the adidas Crazy 1), has made a strong comeback in several player-exclusive colorways.

adidas Crazy 1

A detailed look at the adidas Crazy 1 / adidas

The adidas Crazy 1 recently hit shelves in the 'Core Black' colorway. Online shoppers can purchase the kicks for $150 in adult sizes on the adidas website. It is a near replica of the sneakers worn by Bryant on the court during two of the three consecutive Los Angeles Lakers championship runs in the early 2000s. 

Even though the model is almost a quarter-century old, it still looks futuristic. The bold side panels sport a PU-coated synthetic leather upper, with TPU toe and heel bumpers and a durable rubber outsole. The adidas Crazy 1 is one of the few hoop shoes capable of lasting on any surface.

The adidas Crazy 1 is a necessary part of every nostalgic basketball fan's sneaker collection. It is a relic from a bygone era that still looks like it is from a distant future. Only Bryant and adidas were capable of creating magic like that. Follow FanNationKicks.com for all your sneaker news from the sports world.

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