Set of 13 | Nike Kobe Bryant 'Black Mamba Pack' | Complete Collection | Size 9 - 11

Released in 2016 at the culmination of Kobe Bryant’s unparalleled twenty-year career, the Black Mamba Pack, also known as Fade to Black, stands as one of Nike’s most ambitious and reverent tributes to an athlete. Presented by Nike Basketball and Nike Sportswear, the limited-edition collection comprised thirteen sneakers that together told the story of Bryant’s evolution as both a player and a global icon.

The narrative began in Rieti, Italy, where Bryant spent part of his youth, with the Air Zoom Huarache 2K4, and concluded in Los Angeles with a special edition of the Kobe 11, marking his final chapter in the NBA. Each design was tied to a city significant to his journey and was imbued with symbolism drawn from his achievements, from championship victories to Olympic gold medals.

Visually, the series employed a striking fade from white to black, symbolizing the close of Bryant’s career while reinforcing his enduring legacy as the “Black Mamba.” Released in sequence in the weeks leading up to April 13, 2016, the night of his unforgettable final game, the Black Mamba Pack (also known as Fade to Black) remains a landmark in the history of athlete storytelling through footwear.