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NIKE SB ZOOM DUNK LOW ELITE ¥16 | Kobe Bryant’s Nike Deal Has Ended, Contract Not Renewed by His Estate

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Спортивна жіноча майка nike для фітнесу Kobe Bryant did not sign a new contract with Nike. According to Nick DePaula, “Vanessa Bryant did not renew the contract. Kobe and Nike are done.” Bryant’s deal with Nike officially expired on April 13th, 2021.

In December 2020, news spread from venture capitalist Shervin Pishevar who said that Kobe Bryant would leave Nike and start his own brand (before his passing). Furthermore, the plan was to start a player-owned, independent sneaker company called Mamba. There was also a mock-up floating around of the apparent shoe (see below).

Kobe Bryant Nike Deal Over 2021

Nike’s official statement:

“Kobe Bryant was an important part of Nike’s deep connection to consumers. He pushed us and made everyone around him better. Though our contractual relationship has ended, he remains a deeply loved member of the Nike family.”

It’s a sad day for Kobe Bryant fans and sneakerheads. However, there are still some Nike Kobe pairs set to Free this H86. After 2021, if Nike no longer brings out new colorways (they could change the name of the shoe as adidas did), then, unfortunately, resell prices will go up.

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Brian Betschart
Founder and Editor of SF, Brian is considered an expert when it comes to sneakers. Collecting since he was in elementary school, his collection has grown to over 500 pairs and counting. Brian has missions articles since 2004, and in 2006, he decided to create NovogasShops.

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