Kobe Bryant’s iconic Adidas Kobe 2 ‘USA’ sneakers returning in 2026

When NBA legend Kobe Bryant first burst onto the scene for the Los Angeles Lakers , he was signed to Adidas at the time and serving as one of their biggest signature athletes. The partnership created iconic sneaker silhouettes like the Adidas Kobe 1 and the Adidas Crazy 8. However, none of Bryant's signature shoes have been more polarizing than the Adidas Kobe 2 (now, Crazy 2). In the coming year, we'll see the notorious “USA” colorway of the Adidas Kobe 2 return to the hands of fans.

The Adidas Kobe 2 was first introduced in 2001 as an even more aggressive design from the previous Kobe 1 . The Kobe 2 featured one of the more futuristic-looking structures seen from a basketball shoe at the time and certainly had its detractors. While the sneakers weren't for everyone, Kobe Bryan