Nike is bringing back the Kobe 4 in grade school sizing with the “Draft Day” colorway, set to drop on June 26, 2026. This release is exclusive to Nike SNKRS and arrives in GS sizes only, priced at $122. It is a distinct makeup from the Lakers-inspired Kobe 4 that released in full sizing, taking its own color direction built on a white base.
Nike has been the dominant force in performance and lifestyle footwear for decades, and its signature athlete program has produced some of the most recognizable shoes in the history of the category. The brand’s basketball division in particular carries a deep catalog of player-specific lines that have remained relevant long after their original release windows.
The Kobe 4 sits inside that catalog as one of the more distinctive entries in the Kobe Bryant signature line. When it first released, it stood apart from most basketball shoes of its era because of how low the silhouette sat. At a time when high-tops and mid-tops dominated basketball footwear, the Kobe 4 offered a noticeably streamlined, low-cut profile built around speed and court feel. That design choice drew attention immediately and helped establish the shoe as something genuinely different in the performance space. The Kobe 4 has since become one of the most celebrated models in Nike Basketball history, and its retros consistently attract strong interest.
Kobe Bryant himself was one of the most decorated and studied players in NBA history, widely regarded as one of the greatest to ever play the game. His connection to Nike and the signature line bearing his name remains a major part of how the brand approaches basketball retros today. Each new colorway or size run in the Kobe line carries the weight of that legacy, and the “Draft Day” colorway name adds another layer of meaning given Bryant’s own history entering the league.
The Nike Kobe 4 “Draft Day” in grade school sizing releases on June 26, 2026 at 10 AM ET, exclusively on Nike SNKRS. The retail price is $122. Because this drop is GS only, sizes run on the smaller end, so double-check your sizing before you attempt checkout. If this release has you locked in on the Kobe line, it is worth exploring other Kobe 4 colorways or the broader Kobe signature series to see what else Nike has on the way.
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