Awesome Kobe Bryant

Featuring a vibrant design inspired by Kobe’s bestselling children’s novel, these low-tops have colorful print straight from the book’s cover. Black accents on the tongue, laces, rear midsole, and swoosh graphic offer added contrast, while neon green, blue, and red splash their way across the sole. Drops 12/1/19 from Nike.

Formerly known as the KB8, Kobe Bryant’s first ever signature shoe is coming back with a lifestyle push. The Crazy 8 ADV PK retains much of its construction, with the exception of the pinstripe knit upper and leather heel. Drops 8/11/17 for $150.

The Black Mamba’s first post-retirement signature shoe keeps the light and low-cut silhouette that’s become a hit for both pros and amateurs alike. It has a Zoom Air unit in the heel, a Lunarlon midsole, and a mesh upper with Flywire. Drops 11/22/16 for $160.

(PG-13: Language) In 2012, towards the end of a close game between the Nets and his Lakers, Kobe Bryant ripped Gerald Wallace a new one by casually betting half a million dollars on a potentially game-clinching free throw.

One of the biggest stars in a town bursting with them went out with a bang. On his last NBA game, Kobe Bryant dropped 60 points to lead the Lakers to a comeback victory against the Jazz. Only 21 other players have scored at least 60 in a game. And Mamba is 37 years old.

Kobe Bryant’s last pre-retirement signature shoe is bound to get a million colorways, but we think we’re going to go for this one. The 4KB features a white knit upper spiked with multicolored threads, as well as leather swooshes. Drops 3/14/16 for $220.

Kobe Bryant’s bold and dynamic signature shoe celebrates his final season in the NBA. The Kobe XI has a Flyknit upper that incorporates TPU yarn to add strength, and a full length Lunarlon foam and a mesh tongue for comfort. Drops 1/9/16 for $200.

A documentary about and starring the Laker legend, Kobe Bryant’s Muse sees the future Hall of Famer look back on his career in his trademark unapologetic, obsessive and dominating attitude. Premieres 2/28 on Showtime Sports.

Nike saved the best for last. The Kobe 9 High KRM EXT Black Mamba is one mean sumbitch. The shoe has murdered-out faux scales, leather heel and tongue with chrome midsole inlays. Drops 12/31/14.

The Black Mamba’s latest signature shoes receives an appropriate make over. The Kobe 9 High Ext QS Snakeskin has a brown and yellow faux snakeskin upper. Stocks are low online, so eBay might be your best bet on snagging one.

The Kobe Elite 9 has a single piece Flyknit and Flywire upper, Lunarlon midsole and a carbon fiber heel counter. The idea for the ultra high cut kicks came to Kobe while watching boxer Manny Pacquiao train. Available 2/8/14.

The 2-year-old sharpshooter “Trick Shot” Titus Ashby managed to beat 4-time NBA champ Shaquille O’Neal in a shootout. Can he do the same against Shaq’s former partner? Release the Black Mamba!

Now available: Nike’s Zoom Kobe V is 1 oz less than the IV at 10.6 oz, thanks to a lighter midsole, Flywire, and heat welding; it also features Kobe’s heartbeat traction pattern on the sole.