Feb 1, 2024
The year is 1998. Two of the NBA's greatest, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, are about to go head-to-head in the NBA All-Star Game. Not to be outdone, Kobe sports the new shoe from his KB8 line, the adidas Crazy 8.
Today, we're getting a re-release of that infamous colorway. The adidas Crazy 8 "98 All-Star Game" uses Core Black, Cloud White and Regal Purple to make a big statement. With a few new additions, it's a remixed retro of the OG design and drops in men's sizes on February 15.
Black tumbled leather engulfs the majority of the upper, though there are shiny patent black leather overlays and a black mesh tongue for contrast. Embroidered on the top of the tongue is a purple "98"—an homage to the year this shoe took the world by storm. On the original shoe, this was an "8" to represent Kobe's jersey number.
In the usual tongue branding spot, there's more purple adidas embroidery. You'll find additional embroidered logos on the ankle. The lateral side features the Three Stripes with adidas in yellow beneath, while the medial side includes the FYW (Feet You Wear) logo. These colors are a nod to Kobe's time with the Lakers.
One other difference you'll notice between the OG shoe and this one is the pull-tabs. On this shoe, they're a pretty standard black with 3M silver accents. However, they were purple and gold on the first edition.
The chunky white and black midsole provides a cloud-like ride, ensuring you can navigate the urban jungle with ease and comfort. Anchoring the shoe is a durable black rubber outsole featuring purple tread pattern patches. This grippy sole ensures you'll stay grounded and stable, even when your style game reaches escape velocity.
While these basketball shoes started life on the court, today, they're better suited for your rest day. Pair them with black or white basketball shorts, a matching jersey, and a headband. They'd also look baller with dark wash jeans, a graphic tee with space-themed prints, and a bomber jacket for a streetwise vibe with an out-of-this-world twist.
The adidas Crazy 8 "98 All-Star Game" is dropping just in time for this year's All-Star Weekend, and it's the perfect way to celebrate. Celebrate the festivities by grabbing your pair on February 15, online or at your local Hibbett | City Gear.
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