Nike Basketball is launching a new Kobe Bryant model during the Summer of 2026, transforming the iconic Nike Kobe 3 into a low-top version.
Even though the Kobe 3 is not one of the most popular models in the brand’s catalog, Nike is bringing back the basketball shoes starting during Fall 2025. After the brand announced several releases for Fall and Winter 2025, multiple internal documents indicate that the brand is launching several low-top colorways. The release information was published exclusively on Sneaker Market.
The pair comes with product code IQ3916-100 together with the "White/Metallic Gold/Black" color scheme. For now we do not know what the pair will look like or how the colors will be arranged. However, we already have an image showing a possible color blocking. At the moment Nike has not confirmed the rumors about this release. In general, the brand avoids confirming rumors about limited-edition releases. Most likely we will start to find out more details about the release during the Summer of 2026.
When is Nike Kobe 3 Low “White / Metallic Gold” releasing?
The Nike Kobe 3 Low "White / Metallic Gold" is releasing during the Summer of 2026 on Nike.com and at select Nike Basketball partner retailers. For now, the brand has not yet confirmed an exact release date. However, we already know that the model is part of the Nike Summer 2026 seasonal catalog. As a result, the pair should release between April and June. See the first images of the new Nike Kobe 3 Low "White / Metallic Gold" below as we wait for more details about the launch.
On another note, check out the new Nike Kobe 3 Low ASW "Purple Venom".
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Vlad Ciutacu is a writer based in The Hague, Netherlands. He has been working in the footwear industry for more than a decade, with hundreds of pairs in his collection. His favourite models are the Air Jordan 1 and the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro. Find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
