Kobe Bryant’s iconic sneaker legacy is making a major comeback — and Vanessa Bryant is at the forefront of it all.
Over five years after the tragic loss of her husband, Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, the Nike Kobe line is thriving more than ever, thanks to 42-year-old Vanessa’s dedication through the years.
On Wednesday, April 2, the proud matriarch of the Bryant family gave fans a sneak peek of six upcoming Nike Kobe releases just in time for Mamba Day on April 13. Sharing pictures of the highly anticipated kicks on her Instagram, she teased fans with the caption, “Upcoming Launches: ⁉️🦋💡🐍⚾🧈.”
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One standout preview was the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro in the vibrant “What The Kobe” colorway. Originally dropped in January 2015 as part of Nike’s “What The” collection, these multi-color high-tops are set to make a return this spring, retailing for $300.
It’s safe to say fans are freaking out about the upcoming drop.
“Omg 😍🔥 first and last are gods work. Love love love,” one wrote.
Another shared, “That first one goes crazy Vee🔥.”
Kobe and the couple’s daughter Gianna, who was just 13 at the time, tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in January 2020. In addition to Gianna, Vanessa and Kobe share three other daughters, Natalia, 22, Bianka, 8, and Capri 5.
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