Unboxed Nike Kobe A.D for display. (Photo : Youtube/Jacques Slade)
Nike Kobe A.D Black/White is lined up for release on Dec. 16. Fortunately, sneakerheads have an opportunity to grab the coveted pair, few days in advance.
The Kobe A.D "Black/White" colorway is dressed in full black upper with the Flywire, heel and tongue also coming in black. Part of the inner liner, midsole and outsole, highlight the sneakers along with contrasting hits of white on the tongue. The theme is patched by giving finishing touches of red on the heel branding and insoles.
Kicksonfire reported that the Nike Kobe A.D sneakers are scheduled to be available at select Nike retailers on December 16 for $160. Alternatively, the Black/White colorway is presently accessible at few sports like Capsule Toronto. The Canadian retailer fixed the price of Kobe A.D at $215 (CAD) a pair It stated that it is better to rush and get a pair as the sizes are running out.
Additionally, apart from the available Black/White option, the Kobe A.D is also set to release a Red option too. Toronto Raptors star DeMar DeRozan, a huge Nike Kobe fan, has already received a player's elegant colorway of Bryant's sneakers. The shoe is in black and red to match with the Toronto Raptors' league dress.
No information is accessible yet on whether or not the exclusive player, Kobe A.D will behold a public release. However, rumors reveal a 2017 release date for the Red colorway of the next Bryant sneakers. The price is also expected to remain the same at $160 a pair.
Sneaker news reported that Kobe Bryant's 12th signature silhouette, the Kobe A.D has made waves and thanks to its sleek design, moving away from the numbered instalments and for the Lunarlon foam midsole paired with Dynamic Flywire and a special heel construction.
Kobe ensured to let the world that the performance aspects need to be refined and perfected. A Zoom Air unit in the heel pairs excellently with Lunarlon foam for a complacent ride while Dynamic Flywire gives lockdown support. Micro-treaded traction grips the hardwood easy, fast cuts while the pair opts for Engineering Mesh on the upper rather than the premium Flyknit built from year's past. However, Nike hasn't ruled out the knit construction for probable Elite models in the future.
