Nike Honors the Lower Merion Aces with Kobe Air Force 1s
Nike has always paid special attention to Kobe’s sneaker line, and in the years since his untimely passing, The Swoosh has gone all-out in remembrance of the Mamba. The latest honorary pairs have been packs of special edition Kobe Air Force 1s, but Sole Retriever can report that a new pack of AF1s launching in 2026 will be dedicated to Kobe’s high school, Lower Merion High.
Following inital reports of the two-pack, early images of the Home colorway emerged online. The pair opts for the same faux snakeskin print across the leather paneling, coating most of the sneaker in white. Pops of red are found on the Kobe sheath logo on the lateral heel, the sockliner, and the heel tab. Here, we see the Aces' logo embroidered on the left heel and Kobe's number 33 on the right. Expect the Away pair to follow a similar design, but to use red as the primary shade.
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The pack is also expected to drop alongside a Kobe Dunk pack and a Protro of the Lower Merion Kobe 5. The Lower Merion Forces news comes hot on the heels of more Kobe Air Force news, with leaks of four Kobe-signed Air Force 1 Lows dropping earlier this week in pink and white, blue and gold, black snakeskin and volt, and linen and blue.
The Nike Kobe Air Force 1 Lower Merion pack is expected to be released in Spring 2026, so hopefully we’ll get some official photos soon. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is currently set at $120. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
Nike Kobe Air Force 1 Low Lower Merion Home
Nike Kobe Air Force 1 Low Lower Merion Away
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
