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 ...

Nike teams up with FC Barcelona for a new collection honoring Kobe Bryant, featuring the 2025–26 away kit, exclusive sneakers, and co-branded apparel.

Kobe Bryant’s close relationship with his four daughters inspired Nike’s latest sneaker. Just weeks before Father’s Day, the NBA legend’s oldest daughter, Natalia Bryant, promoted the shoe ...

A pair of Kobe Bryant game-worn sneakers just sold at auction for the second-highest price ever fetched by a Kobe shoe.

After popularizing low-cut basketball sneakers beginning with the Kobe 4 in 2008, Bryant and designer Eric Avar went in the opposite direction with the late NBA legend's ninth signature model.

Kobe's iconic 8 and 24 jersey numbers are also embroidered on the heel tab. It's currently unclear if this "Job's Not Finished" Kobe 4 Protro is hitting retailers or another one-off colorway made ...

Nike has been launching sneakers inspired by the late NBA star’s basketball career since August 2023. The Kobe 4 Protros have Kobe all over them, with a “Girl Dad” printed on the inner tongue.

One of Bryant's most popular Olympics-themed kicks was never actually worn during the Summer Games. Nevertheless, the Nike Kobe 4 "Gold Medal" is synonymous with greatness on the international stage.

The Kobe 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 are all currently in rotation with the Kobe 3 Protro expected to return later this year. Vanessa Bryant just previewed several upcoming launches, including a never ...