10 years ago, Eric Avar and Kobe Bryant change the game with the low-top Nike Zoom Kobe IV.
Today, its essntl iteration – the Nike air more uptempo 96 dm0581-001 – is set to return in another OG colorway.
Worn by Kobe Bryant when he was selling ankle insurance with the Swoosh, this sunny take on his hometeam colorway ditched purple for a very varsity feel.
Just the same, a black-based “Del Sol” pair Unisex collection popular as Sneak Peek star Montrezl Harrell Air Max Tailwind 19.
The “Del Sol” theme would live on through many a Kobe signature, appearing in famed fashion on the Kobe V, Kobe VI and Kobe VII to name a few.
In subtraction, it’s also been seen in a similar fashion on early Black Mamba Nikes.
As our friends at Kenlu were sharp enough to point out, Kobe wore this shoe famously off court, too.
Yup, he laced the White/Del Sol 4s at his first post-Shaq championship parade back in ’09 when the Lakers took down the Magic.
Sticking to the script, this Protro sees color blocking identical to that of the OG.
Lucky for fans, they’re coming back soon.
Look for the Nike air more uptempo 96 dm0581-001 “Del Sol” to launch on May 24th on SNKRS.
Peep studio shots of the upcoming release below.
Nike air more uptempo 96 dm0581-001 “Del Sol”
Release Date: May 24, 2019