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Nike Kobe Air Force 1 Low "Court Purple" Launching 10/01 Colorway: COURT PURPLE Style: Men's Sneakers

Release Date: October 01, 2025

Sep 18, 2025

Nike dubbed 2025 the Year of the Mamba in tribute to the Year of the Snake and Kobe Bryant's induction to the Basketball Hall of Fame for the second time — this time as part of the 2008 Olympic Men's Basketball team. And the latest release for the Mamba Mentality line does not disappoint.

The iconic Air Force 1 silhouette gets an all-purple makeover in tribute to Kobe Bryant's Lakers legacy. Don't miss out on these Kobe Air Force 1 purple sneakers when they release in full family sizing on October 1.

A Lakers-Inspired Legacy on the AF1 Silhouette

These Kobe Bryant Air Force purple Nike shoes pay stunning tribute to the Black Mamba's legacy as one of the all-time greats of the NBA and the LA Lakers. We've seen Kobe Air Force 1 black-and-purple and black-and-yellow sneakers. The "Court Purple" colorway is a dazzling break from the usual two-tone AF 1 styling. From the sole to the tongue, this is a totally purple colorway besides the hit of silver from the lace locks, which carry the message "Mamba Forever."

Check out the exquisite detailing, like the faux snakeskin textured upper, Kobe's retired jersey numbers — 8 and 24 — in place of the usual Nike Air branding on the heel and the classic Eric Avar-designed Kobe Bryant logo on the tongue.

This limited edition release will pair perfectly with outfits based on Lakers colors. Or make them statement shoes as the bold highlight for a fit built around subtle neutral layering.

Performance Specs

The colorway is new, but the classic AF 1 performance specs are still in place. The Kobe Air Force 1 Court Purple sneakers are built with the quality and durability you've come to expect from one of the most beloved silhouettes from the House of Swoosh. When the Air Force 1 debuted as a basketball sneaker in 1982, it was a high-top basketball sneaker inspired by a hiking shoe and was the first shoe to feature Nike's Air technology for cushioning (think comfort and support).

Today, the AF 1s are still renowned for air-cushioned support, a stable rubber outsole, a solid leather upper and a cushioned collar and tongue. But now it's dropping in a Court Purple, faux snakeskin colorway that nobody could have predicted back in the 1980s.

Air Force 1s have become timeless sneakers, never really out of style, so even if you're keeping up with the latest fashion trends, this shoe will work with any fit.

Cop the Court Purple Drop at Hibbett

The Nike Air Force 1 Low "Kobe Court Purple" colorway drops on October 1 in full family sizing. Cop the latest limited edition Air Force 1 sneakers from Hibbett — online, via the Hibbett mobile app or at your local Hibbett store. And for all the latest information on new and upcoming releases, stay locked in to the Hibbett launch calendar.

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