RESPONSIVE CUSHIONING. DYNAMIC FLEXIBILITY

The Kobe A.D. Men's Basketball Shoe delivers low-profile, flexible cushioning that responds to your step and lets you feel the court like never before.

LOW-PROFILE RESPONSIVENESS

A Nike Zoom Air heel unit provides impact protection and is positioned to keep your foot close to the court for explosive movements.

DYNAMIC COMFORT

Full-length Lunarlon foam has been micro-tuned to Kobe's specifications to deliver plush, resilient cushioning.

MULTI-DIRECTIONAL AGILITY

Multi-directional flex grooves in the forefoot let your foot move naturally during quick cuts and liftoff.

MORE DETAILS

Mesh upper for breathability and comfort
Flywire cables deliver dynamic lockdown
Low-top profile allows unrestricted movement
Rubber outsole with added surface area for better traction

BEHIND THE DESIGN LOOK TO THE FUTURE

The Kobe A.D. marks the end of Kobe Bryant’s playing days—
but that doesn’t mean his influence will fade to black. Designers
studied the Black Mamba’s quick-strike mentality to craft the
optimal combination of tech for ruthless attacks from any angle.
The result: a fine-tuned, flexible foundation featuring Zoom Air
unit for responsiveness and Lunarlon foam for a more natural
sensation, a breathable, stable engineered textile with Flywire
technology for lightweight lockdown.

We sat down with Ross Klein, Designer for Nike Basketball,
to get the history behind the A.D.