First Look At The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 “Purple Stardust”

Kobe Brand continues to make the Nike Air Force 1 its own through colorways rooted in Mamba history, checking off myriad styles since the series... © Sneaker News, 2026. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us The post First Look At The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 "Purple Stardust" appeared first on Sneaker News. The post First Look At The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 “Purple Stardust” appeared first on Sneaker News.

Kobe Brand continues to make the Nike Air Force 1 its own through colorways rooted in Mamba history, checking off myriad styles since the series kicked off in earnest a few seasons back. Here we have an all-new “Purple Stardust” look set to accompany an upcoming Protro release, the Kobe AD Protro “Purple Stardust” landing alongside the AF1 and a matching Offcourt Slide.

Official retailer images show a black snakeskin-inspired leather foundation, the titular Purple Stardust color appearing on the interior, outsole, Mamba sheaths, and heel numbering. The hoops shoe connection is what will make this release more noteworthy than most.

Nike Kobe Ad Protro Purple Stardust Black Io8233 500 — Nike Kobe AD “Purple Stardust” (2017)

The Nike Kobe AD was Kobe Bryant’s first post-retirement signature shoe, originally released in 2016 at a more accessible price point than other Kobe models on offer at the time. The Protro version will become the youngest Kobe shoe to enter the updated tech line when it arrives, the Kobe AD debuting just two years before the Protro era itself began.

Official retailer images of the Kobe Bryant Nike Air Force 1 “Purple Stardust” are embedded below. The AF1, Offcourt Slide, and Kobe AD Protro are all due out October 2026 via Nike and select retailers.