Last year Nike introduced a new model into their lineup of Kobe-themed releases, the Air Force 1. This particular version applies a snakeskin texture to the upper for the Mamba variant, which has surfaced in a “Steam” green look this week.
Nike’s newest version of a Kobe Bryant-branded Air Force first arrived last Summer. The new variant is not a part of their Protro series like some recent Kobe releases, which featured a drop-in ReactX midsole as its main performance update. Instead, the new Mamba version applies a snakeskin texture across the entire shoe’s upper, featuring a glossy finish for an eye-catching look. Pairs first landed in a triple white color scheme, followed by several more tonal editions in purple, olive green, and all-black. their first deviation from the tonal look landed in November with the “Lenticular” edition, a greyscale pattern meant to mimic the look of actual snakes. This week, another non-tonal colorway has surfaced, sporting a new “Steam” green tone. The color is a muted, pastel shade of green, a perfect hue for sunnier Spring days. This is paired with white soles and branding to balance out the palette.
KOBE X NIKE AIR FORCE 1 LOW “STEAM” RELEASE INFORMATION
The next release in the Kobe-stamped series of Nike Air Force 1 styles has not been announced yet, but is likely arriving soon in Spring 2026. The latest look colors the iconic low-top in a smooth “Steam” green shade for the snake-skin textured upper, with white balancing out the rest of the palette. Pairs will be available from both Nike and select retailers for $120.
Nike Kobe Air Force 1 Low “Steam”
Color: Steam/Summit White
Style Code: IB0018-005
Release Date: 2026
Price: $120
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