More than a decade after its original release, the Kobe 9 Elite Low “Moonwalker” returns to the stage. Inspired by Michael Jackson and his gravity-defying presence, the pair blurs the lines between performance and spectacle — reviving a silhouette that once redefined what a basketball shoe could look and feel like.
Dressed in a striking Hyper Grape upper, with touches of Cave Purple, white, and subtle metallic silver, this reissue carries the same dual energy it had in 2014: part on-court weapon, part visual statement. Its sharp construction — built with engineered mesh, a carbon fiber plate, and Flyknit elements — still reads as modern, yet every detail seems rooted in performance nostalgia and pop culture legacy.
Originally created as a performance breakthrough, the Kobe 9 Elite Low was the first to merge high-cut support with low-top speed. But beyond its specs, this “Moonwalker” colorway tells a deeper story — one of movement, rhythm, and aura. It doesn’t just evoke Kobe’s footwork; it channels Jackson’s moonwalk, turning a basketball shoe into a piece of stagecraft.
The release is set for September 10, 2025, with a retail price of around $190, available via Nike SNKRS and select retailers.
At COLORS, we don’t just follow releases.
We archive memories.
We catalogue stories.
And this “Moonwalker”, with its glowing violet tones and silver echoes, feels like a rare sticker — the kind you place carefully, right in the middle of the page.