Kobe's Upcoming Air Force 1 Harkens Back to Minneapolis Lakers Era

The legacy of Kobe Bryant continues through his expanding Nike line outside of his on-court wear. There’s a Draft Pack celebrating all the teams that passed over him in the 1996 NBA Draft with wearaway uppers revealing new colorways, as well as an accompanying Nike Dunk in Charlotte Hornets colors that celebrates his eventual selection at #13 and immediate trade to the Lakers.

After the release of his denim Air Force 1 PE first seen back in 2006, even more Kobe-branded lifestyle kicks are on the horizon. Now an array of Nike Air Force 1s imbued with the Mamba Mentality are slithering onto store shelves, including the Nike Kobe Air Force 1 Low White Armory Blue, which goes for an understated look.

Nike Kobe Air Force 1 Low White Armory Blue Details

If you’re close enough to see the scales, then you’re close enough for the mamba to strike. This serpentine take on Bruce Kilgore’s classic silhouette features a clean white base with a subtle snakeprint texture. A hint of light blue pays homage to the Lakers’ time in Minneapolis. The serene shade accents the sockliner, the sheath logos on the tongue, on the bottom of the eyestay, heel, and the Kobe-autographed insoles. The 8 and 24 representing Kobe’s two numbers on the heel are also graced with the sky blue shade. The look is completed by lace dubraes reading “Mamba Forever” across the right and left sneakers, respectively.

Nike Kobe Air Force 1 Low White Armory Blue Release Info

The Nike Kobe Air Force 1 Low White Armory Blue is set to release in Fall 2026 via Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $125. For the latest news and release dates in streetwear and sneakers, including Nike Kobe, download the mobile app.