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

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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