Any sneaker designer will tell you that Kobe Bryant was a different athlete to work with. He drew inspiration from unique events in his life. One of my favorite stories is from the launch of the Nike Kobe X. Each colorway of Bryant’s 10th signature shoe with Nike revealed something new about him and his drive. But it was the blue lead colorway, “5 AM Flight”, that Kobe was most excited about, because it centered around his 40-foot, early morning leap from a diving platform in 2013, as he recovered from Achilles surgery. The jump proved to be symbolic for Kobe and his return to the basketball court.
Kobe Bryant Leaves Behind an Incredible Sneaker Legacy
