Nike Unveils A "Volt" Colorway of the Kobe A.D. NXT
Bryant and designer Eric Avar reaffirm the “reawakening of the Kobe line.”
Hot on the heels of a “Wolf Grey” debut, Nike has unveiled a second rendition of the unique Kobe A.D. NXT and shed some more light on the unconventional silhouette. Billed as a reaffirmation of the “reawakening of the Kobe line,” the design sees Kobe Bryant working alongside longtime collaborator Eric Avar to create a shoe unlike any previous Kobe model. Here, a new lacing system “functions to promote optimum containment during play by naturally adjusting to the athlete and providing a secure fit for each foot” and works in tandem with a Flyknit-constructed shroud. As for cushioning, the shoe once again goes with a drop-in midsole, in this case combining Cushlon with a Zoom Air bag and forefoot siping for added flexibility. The Flyknit upper even sports a subtle lotus flower-inspired circular motif throughout — a representation of rebirth — while secret codes translate to “unhinge” and “end and begin” on the lateral and medial sides of the shoes, respectively.
Like the grey version of the design, the “Volt” iteration of the Kobe A.D. NXT is due to be available on a limited basis come Saturday, April 1, before getting a wider release on Monday, April 3.
