Quick Facts
- Nike is bringing back another OG Air Zoom Huarache 2K4
- The White Varsity Red rendition returns in 1:1 fashion
- Expect a release Summer 2026
- Retail is set at $190
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Before Kobe Bryant launched his signature sneaker line with Nike in 2006, the Black Mamba was the face of the Eric Avar-designed Air Zoom Huarache line. We witnessed Kobe take the court in the 2K4 model plenty of times, most famously in the All-Star colorway, which is returning in 2026. Most of the time, Bryant was lacing up PE colorways or pairs that fit his Los Angeles Lakers unis, but there were plenty of inline variants the public had a shot at in ‘04 during the model’s original run. Joining the All-Star and Triple Black pairs next year is the original White Varsity Red rendition of the Zoom Huarache 2K4.
Designer Eric Avar, who worked with Bryant on virtually all of his sneakers, took inspiration from his Air Flight Huarache model and the Air Force 1 for the 2K4, fusing elements from the modern era with design language from the past. This specific colorway comes in classic Nike Basketball colors of white, varsity red, and black. Most of the upper is doused in a stark white shade, while black details appear on the mudguard, heel, and around the collar cutout. Pops of varsity red line the Swoosh and coat the Huarache logo on the tongue. Underfoot sits a black, red, and white sole unit with Zoom Air cushioning.
While Bryant’s PEs (aside from the All-Star colorway) are still under lock-and-key, Nike is bringing back the Huarache 2K4 in a handful of colors next year. Alongside the aforementioned All-Star and Triple Black variants, two player-exclusive colors from Sue Bird and Penny Hardaway are hitting shelves in the latter half of the year.
The Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 White Varsity Red will be released Summer 2026 through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $190. Check below for images of the ‘04 release of the pair, and download the Sole Retriever mobile app for real-time alerts on the latest drops in the sneaker world.
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