Kobe Bryant was a coveted man in 2003. After cutting ties with adidas, the remaining sneaker brands in the business were in an all-out bidding war, luring the NBA Champion with a variety of player-only issuesin an effort to gain his allegiance. Nike and Jordan Brand were the clear frontrunners, but the Swoosh managed to prevail over its subsidiary brand — and the Nike SB ACG Trainerendor may have played a role in that decision.
Among the various PEs made for the Black Mamba in the 2002-2003 season, perhaps the most overlooked is the Nike SB ACG Trainerendor. Nike blessed Kobe with a classic “Home” and “Away” execution of the Nike SB ACG Trainerendor Mid, with Kobe even wearing the former white during a game. The operation was clean: all-white uppers, yellow soles and Swoosh logos, and purple underlays beneath the Swoosh. Nike is bringing that original design to the Nike SB ACG Trainerendor Low later this year, complete with the iconic Kobe Sheath logo at the heel.
A firm release date is unknown, but Vanessa Bryant confirms a drop is indeed happening in 2024. Could these be a Mamba Day drop on August 24th? Stay tuned for updates.
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