Quick Facts
- The Nike Kobe 8 Shanghai Fireworks popped up as a Chinese exclusive years back, with these in-hand photos coming from a 2013 sample pair
- Now, we can peg the colorway to an upcoming worldwide Holiday drop
- Featuring an upper covered in all-over-print exploding firework graphics, the yellow, orange, red, and blinding white mix stands out with a photo-realistic firecracker pop
- The Nike Kobe 8 Shanghai Fireworks will be released Holiday 2026
No matter where you live, Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swing. As we look forward to a massive pack of Year of the Horse colorways from Nike, Jordan, and the rest of the sneaker industry, a Kobe 8 expected for the holidays is looking to keep the celebration running all year long.
The Nike Kobe 8 Shanghai Fireworks popped up as a Chinese exclusive years back, with these in-hand photos coming from a 2013 sample pair. Now, we can peg the colorway to an upcoming worldwide Holiday drop. Featuring an upper covered in all-over-print exploding firework graphics, the yellow, orange, red, and blinding white mix stands out with a photo-realistic firecracker pop.
The laces and patent leather heel tab are bright yellow, with red on the sockliner and Kobe signature at the lateral heel, plus black on the side panel Swoosh, Kobe sheath logo on the tongue, and another sheath logo spread across the heel panel.
The Nike Kobe 8 Shanghai Fireworks will be released Holiday 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $200. For all the latest Nike Kobe news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
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