Kobe and Nike share a long-standing partnership that feels as if it has existed since always. Their connection is so deeply ingrained that casual Kobe fans could be forgiven for not knowing that he once had a cordial relationship with the three-stripes brand before things soured over the Kobe 2 silhouette. Yes, the very Kobe 2 that is making a comeback in 2025 in a striking “Silver Metallic” colorway and with a new moniker.
As one of the greatest NBA talents of all time, Kobe Bryant was a key figure in adidas’ basketball scheme of things for over five years. His partnership began in his rookie season in 1996 and continued until the launch of the Kobe 2 signature in 2002. Inspired by the Audi TT, the bulky silhouette did serve Kobe on-court for a season, but it never truly suited him. It is believed, this played a role in his eventual move to Nike, a partnership that endures even after his untimely passing.
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The new renamed (for obvious reasons) Kobe 2 is called adidas Crazy 2. But the archival revisit retains the influence and court-level aesthetics to please the modern fanbase. The metallic silver colorway renders it into a futuristic – if you may, cyberpunk-ish – category but adidas has been cautious of its streamlined design and traditional basketball nuances.
From how the pair looks in the released images, it has a bold and beefy appearance – for a second I felt it was made of brushed metal – but its pretty close to the historic adidas sneaker that once Kobe Bryant actually donned on the court. A marketable tagline sneakerheads – long awaiting the return of Kobe’s ultimate adidas basketball sneakers – would buy.
The adidas Crazy 2 “Silver Metallic” wears a synthetic upper, which is glossy silver with subtle black accents. While the slip-on design has a color twist, the bulky midsole has the deep grooves of the OG, which would assure performance. The style quotient is tipped by the three strips on the midsole and adidas branding on the rubber toe box.
A gracious nod to the Kobe-era and the legend’s time with adidas, the Crazy 2 is already creating a buzz on social media. The images are everywhere and anticipation is on the high. If you’re in the queue, the adidas Crazy 2 “Silver Metallic” will release in April 2025 through adidas online and in stores. It is likely to retail for $160.
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