Nike Basketball is celebrating 11 years since the launch of the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low "Moonwalker", releasing this colorway again during Fall 2025.
The Nike Kobe 9 color scheme "Moonwalker" (or "Hyper Grape") originally released in 2014. It pays tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, which is where the name comes from. The basketball shoes feature a fully purple upper, a silver Nike Swoosh logo and a black midsole. The outsole has a moon-like texture ("Moonrock"), referencing the artist’s famous "Moonwalk". The 2024 edition comes with the same color scheme as 11 years ago. The product uses the colors "Hyper Grape / White / Cave Purple" in the official description. The model is releasing in men’s sizing, from 6 US to 18 US. For now, the brand has not yet confirmed the release rumors. In general, Nike avoids confirming rumors about limited-edition drops.
When is the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low “Moonwalker” releasing?
The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low "Hyper Grape" is releasing during Fall 2025 on Nike.com and at select Nike Basketball partner retailers. For now, the brand has not yet announced an exact release date. However, we already know that the model is part of the Nike Fall 2025 seasonal catalog. As a result, we expect the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low "Hyper Grape" to release between July and September 2025. Considering that the pair released 11 years ago on July 12, 2014, it is possible that the launch is scheduled for July 12, 2025. See images of the 2014 edition below as we wait for more details about the anniversary release.
On a related note, check out the famous Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro "Christmas" releasing again at the end of 2024.
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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.
