adidas Crazy 8

The adidas Crazy 8 is the updated name for Kobe Bryant’s first adidas signature shoe. While his time with the Three Stripes was brief, it remains an integral part of adidas Basketball strategy; the legacy of the the adidas KB8 continuing through new Crazy 8 releases. Despite the rebrand, the model holds onto the original design, centered around a wavy midsole and striped TPU upper. It’s a set of flashy design choices that perfectly reflected the playstyle of the 20 year superstar at the time of its debut. 2023 brought back the model for the first time since 2018, while this year we saw the first ever Crazy 8 Low, a cut that’s expected to continue to release throughout the year.

Head below for our latest coverage on the adidas Crazy 8, including release dates, product photos and new colorways.

adidas Crazy 8

Kobe Bryant’s Hometown Shines On The adidas Crazy 8 “Philly”

Red, white, and blue has myriad associations, but if the canvas is a Kobe Bryant shoe, only one comes to mind. Taking note from the...

By Andrew Rizzo October 17, 2024
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Five HBCU Colleges Highlighted By The adidas Crazy 8 Low

adidas is once again demonstrating its commitment to Historically Black Colleges & Universities through sneakers, shining a light on five institutions with school-specific Crazy 8...

By Andrew Rizzo September 26, 2024
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BSTN, adidas Basketball And FC Bayern Munich Unite On The Dame 9 & Crazy 8 Low

adidas Basketball and BSTN have been wrapped up in an effort to celebrate European hoops for over 2 years at this point, revisiting the concept...

By Matt Varga September 25, 2024
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LA Lakers Colors Adorn Kobe Bryant’s adidas Crazy 8

Highlighted by a stream of adidas Crazy IIINFINITY and Mad IIINFINITY releases, Kobe Bryant’s legacy still very much informs the makeup of Three Stripes Basketball....

By Matt Varga September 25, 2024
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Seasonal “Wheat” Arrives on The adidas Crazy 8

In our world, the autumnal equinox means it’s officially “Wheat” season. While Nike dominates the Timberland-esque aesthetic through cuts like the Air Force 1 and...

By Andrew Rizzo September 25, 2024
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adidas Partners With Hoop York City For The First-Ever Crazy 8 Low

Hoop York City x adidas has become an extremely sturdy relationship over the past several years. Alex Cooper’s community basketball association first came together with...

By Matt Varga September 4, 2024
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The adidas Crazy 8 Odes To “French Basketball”

As we press ever closer to the Opening Ceremony, the international slate of basketball is almost underway. Which means sneaker brands far and wide are...

By Matt Varga July 26, 2024
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The adidas Crazy 8 Pay Homage To Kobe’s Dodgers

While Protro releases out of Nike have taken most of the coverage as far as Kobe shoes recently, the Mamba’s legacy continues to influence things...

By Matt Varga March 19, 2024
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Kobe Bryant’s Hometown Colors Grace The adidas Crazy 8

Kobe Bryant’s legacy continues to inform the direction of retro adidas Basketball releases. The Three Stripes Brand brought back the adidas Crazy 8 in OG...

By Andrew Rizzo March 18, 2024
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