Nike Kobe 5 Year of the Mamba University Red

The Nike Kobe 5 Year of the Mamba University Red is a bold grade school sized release that honors both Kobe Bryant’s legacy and the 2025 Lunar New Year in striking style. Dressed in a vibrant university red, black, and metallic gold palette, this special edition Nike Kobe 5 sneaker takes inspiration from the Year of the Snake and Kobe’s iconic 'Black Mamba' persona. A golden snake graphic integrates with the eyelets and black Swoosh on the lateral side of the university red upper. Metallic gold accents shine across the toe box and tongue logo. A snakeskin-textured collar adds depth and luxury, reinforcing the theme. Black Swooshes and a durable black rubber outsole anchor the design with sharp contrast. Launched exclusively in China on January 18, 2025, for $120, we love the snake theme details and how the Nike Kobe 5 Year of the Mamba University Red celebrates heritage, excellence, and the spirit of the Lunar New Year. Made for big kids, the Nike Zoom Kobe 5 'Year of the Mamba - University Red' celebrates the Lunar New Year with a China-exclusive release. A serpent graphic in a glittering metallic gold finish graces the lateral side of the crimson-hued synthetic upper, while a tonal snakeskin pattern wraps around the heel. The low-top is mounted on a lightweight Cushlon midsole with a springy Zoom Air unit in the forefoot.