Picture the sneakers Kobe Bryant wore on the court. You’re seeing low-tops, right? That was the single greatest innovation of the Black Mamba’s Nike signature line. After decades of high-top silhouettes ruling the basketball shoe market,

Nike is bringing back the Kobe 11 “Mamba Day” in Summer 2026, the iconic farewell sneaker first released on the night of Bryant’s final NBA game. Nike’s Kobe 11 “Mamba Day”, Bryant’s Most Personal Sneaker,

Brunson's appearance is fitting, as he's a known fan of Kobe sneakers. According to ESPN, the NBA All-Star wore a version of the Kobe sneaker inspired by the Statue of Liberty at the 2025 NBA playoffs, and previously sported the Kobe 6 Protro Grinch shoes in March 2024.