The Crazy 8 was once known as Kobe Bryant’s first signature shoe back when he was still sporting an afro as a young sophomore in 1998. So it comes as no shock that the newest release of the eclectic sneaker features an obvious connection to Kobe’s Los Angeles Lakers. The shoe is dipped in the team’s timeless colors, with a bright “sunshine” yellow serving as the main one. A special suede works the underlays and an embossed purple synthetic is used for the angled three stripes, bringing added depth to the shoe’s textures.
The adidas Crazy 8 “Lakers” is available online at BAITme.com.
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