Kobe Bryant's Adidas Sneaker From The 1997 Dunk Contest Is Coming Back

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The Adidas Crazy 97 EQT will be offered in the new year.

Kobe Bryant started out his career wearing Adidas sneakers, and while he eventually got his own signature shoe with the brand, they weren't received well. For years now, Kobe has been with Nike, however, it was revealed this past year that Nike would no longer make Kobe silhouettes, as they were unable to secure a deal with the Bryant estate.

Now, with no company attached to Bryant's name, Adidas is coming back with some offerings that Kobe wore during his early career in the 90s. For instance, it has been revealed that Adidas will bring back the Adidas EQT Elevation, which Kobe wore during the 1997 Dunk Contest. Now, the shoe is called the Crazy 97 EQT, and as you can see in the images below, it will drop in a purple, black, and white offering with some gold accents. If you're a Lakers fan, these are definitely going to capture your attention.

Unfortunately, a release date for this shoe has not yet been revealed by the brand. Despite this, it is believed that the shoe will come out sometime in 2022, so keep it locked to HNHH for all of the latest updates from the sneaker world. In the meantime, let us know what you think of the shoe, in the comments below.

Kobe Bryant's Adidas Sneaker From The 1997 Dunk Contest Is Coming Back
Image via Adidas
Kobe Bryant's Adidas Sneaker From The 1997 Dunk Contest Is Coming Back
Image via Adidas
Kobe Bryant's Adidas Sneaker From The 1997 Dunk Contest Is Coming Back
Image via Adidas
Kobe Bryant's Adidas Sneaker From The 1997 Dunk Contest Is Coming Back
Image via Adidas
Kobe Bryant's Adidas Sneaker From The 1997 Dunk Contest Is Coming Back
Image via Adidas

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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