“Those Are Hot”: Showing Off $167,820,000,000 Brand’s Kobe Bryant Tribute, Wife Vanessa’s Creation Wins NBA World’s Hearts

NBA legend Kobe Bryant was not always a Nike man. The 5x NBA champion initially endorsed Adidas and had an interesting signature shoe line. However, the relationship between Bryant and the brand went sour. The Los Angeles Lakers legend then signed with Nike and created one of the best sneaker lines. After Kobe’s passing, his wife Vanessa Bryant continued the relationship with the $167 billion worth brand after initial disagreements. Now, she has come up with a major tribute for her husband collaborating with Nike and the fans are excited.

After falling out with Adidas, Kobe wanted out of his contract and even paid around $8 million to buy his contract out. He then had to wait one more year before signing a deal with another brand. Safe to say it was worth the wait as he joined hands with Nike.

Vanessa’s tribute to Kobe Bryant for his birthday

Almost every sneaker-head would argue that Kobe Bryant and Nike are a match made in sneaker heaven. The partnership has given fans many stunning designs over the years. The relationship between the brand and Bryant’s estate did not start on the right foot, though. Notably, Vanessa decided to let her husband’s contract run out with Nike. However, after successful talks, the relationship was renewed.

After signing a new contract, Nike honored Kobe and his daughter Gigi with new sneakers. Now, Vanessa has collaborated with the brand in the design of the upcoming “Halo” Nike Kobe 8 Protro. Notably, the 41-year-old created the sneaker which is an all-white colorway as a tribute to Kobe’s upcoming birthday.

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According to Nick DePaula of ESPN via Twitter, “The “Halo” Nike Kobe 8 Protro, an all-white colorway created by Vanessa Bryant to honor Kobe on his birthday.”

As per the tweet, the shoes are all set to release on Bryant’s birthday, August 23 on the SNKRS app. Furthermore, Nike will reportedly release a “Halo” edition of a Kobe sneaker on his birthday every year going forward. As images of the “Halo” Nike Kobe 8 Protro was shared on social media, fans went wild.

Fans can’t wait for the release of the new sneakers

A lot of fans flooded the comment section to give their take. One fan commented, “those are hot,” while another wrote, “Vanessa lowkey turning into a creative director.” Here are some reactions:

Most fans commented that the design looked great. However, some fans were worried that it could be sold out as soon as it releases. So some fans demanded the sneaker should not be limited.

What are your thoughts on Nike’s latest release? Let us know in the comments.

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