{"id":134720,"date":"2026-03-10T19:10:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/134720\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T19:10:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:10:08","slug":"new-kobe-bryant-nike-air-force-1-lower-merion-release-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/134720\/","title":{"rendered":"New Kobe Bryant Nike Air Force 1 ‘Lower Merion’ release details"},"content":{"rendered":"

NBA legend Kobe Bryant<\/a> was one of the last great players to make the jump from high school to the NBA, opening the door for the eventual arrival of LeBron James, Tracy McGrady, Dwight Howard, and other iconic talents. Hailing from Lower Merion High School outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kobe Bryant first burst onto the scene for the Aces, which will now receiver their own two-shoe colorway in the form of the Nike<\/a> Air Force 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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During his senior season at Lower Merion High School, Kobe Bryant\u00a0averaged<\/a>\u00a030.8 PPG, 12 RPG, 6.5 APG, and four steals per game, leading the team to a 31-3 record. He’s also etched into the history books as Southeastern Pennsylvania’s all-time leading scorer with 2,883 points.<\/p>\n

The Nike Kobe signature line has paid homage to the Aces<\/a> in the past with several garnet and silver releases. The theme has even extended to a recent Nike Dunk collaboration<\/a>, offering a similar look to this upcoming Nike Air Force 1 pack.<\/p>\n

RETAIL LOOK: Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low \u201cLower Merion Home\u201d \u2660\ufe0f\ud83d\udc0d<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) March 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

OFFICIAL LOOK: Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low \u201cLower Merion Away\u201d \u2660\ufe0f\ud83d\udc0d<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) March 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Typical of previous releases, the pack will release with a \u201cHome\u201d and \u201cAway\u201d iteration to mark the Lower Merion Aces’ uniforms. The white \u201cHome\u201d pair features smooth leather throughout the uppers with subtle snakeskin embossing throughout alternating panels. The outsole and sockliner will make the Black Mamba logos on the back heel and tongue, while we see Kobe’s No. 33 stitched onto the back heel opposite the Aces’ logo stitched onto the other heel.<\/p>\n

The dark maroon\/burgundy \u201cAway\u201d pair will feature a more pronounce snakeskin texture throughout the entire leathered upper. The outsole will match the uppers while the white midsole matches the sockliner, branding, and AF1 lace dubrae. The Mamba logos, No. 33, and Aces’ spade will all follow the same cadence as it’s truly difficult to determined a favorite out of this two-shoe pack.<\/p>\n

Both Nike Air Force 1 \u201cLower Merion\u201d colorways will release March 23, 2026 in full adult sizing for a retail tag of $120. The shoes will become available on Nike SNKRS<\/a> app in limited quantities and if they’re anything like previous Kobe Bryant Air Force 1 releases<\/a>, expect prices to skyrocket on the aftermarket following release.<\/p>\n