Previously dubbed “Blue Lagoon,” which was essentially referencing its official palette, the nickname takes inspiration from Kobe Bryant’s 40-foot leap from a diving platform in August 2013 while recovering from his ACL surgery, hence the pool of water representing the shoe’s Blue tone during Bryant’s 5 AM flight.
Retailing for $180, the Nike Kobe 10 “5AM Flight” will arrive at Nike retailers starting February 7th alongside complimentary apparel. Full family sizing will also be available, with GS, PS and TD sizes set at $135, $85 and $60 respectively.