The most iconic and obscure sneakers worn by Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant represents an icon for the new generation. His charisma has been able to trascend the legacy of Michael Jordan and leave a trace that goes beyond basketball and beyond fashions. During his career he has worn an infinite number of sneakers: not only the famous line created with the Swoosh brand but also the silhouettes that marked his early years.

From the beginnings with adidas, passing through the short but intense year without sponsors, ending with the famous partnership with Nike, Kobe has always shone on the parquet, not only for the talent but also for his sneakers.

adidas

It's interesting to note the difference between his sneaker line and that of his colleagues such as Michael Jordan and LeBron James: initially Kobe Bryant was linked to adidas with a $ 48 million contract which he signed at just 17 years old.

The collaboration, characterized by silhouettes with a crazy and futuristic design, despite everything, could not stop Kobe from signing a new contract this time with Nike in 2003.

Converse Reebok e Jordan

From 2002, when the collaboration with adidas officially ended, to 2003 the Black Mamba took advantage of the break from contractual obligation, wearing different brands on the court such as Converse, Reebok and Jordan.

The Air Jordan 8 PE worn during his last game with Jordan at the Staples Center, the Air Jordan 3 and the Air Jordan 7 with the colors of the Lakers team make history and were so loved by the public that Jordan Brand decided to officially release them during the All-Star Weekend of 2016.

Nike

Before the release of his first sneaker in collaboration with Nike, the Nike Zoom Kobe I in 2005, Kobe Bryant wore mainly the Nike Air Huarache during the 2003/2004 and 2004/2005 seasons.

From 2005 onwards Kobe was increasingly involved with the brand in the process of creating his sneakers, until in 2006 he took an active part in the design process of the Nike Zoom Kobe II.