Can Kobe’s enduring fanbase rehabilitate the adidas Loopy 2.0? Famously a breaking level within the relationship between the Three Stripes and the Black Mamba (then extra precisely in his “Frobe” period), the silhouette has since develop into a sure sort of paragon for a subset of bulk, virtually brutalist Y2K model.
The early returns on the bring-back effort have pointed in the direction of the constructive in our hypothetical; a chrome-coated “Silver Metallic” at the moment sits at sold-out standing in most grownup sizing. Thus, following up with an equally shiny version in “Gray 5” looks as if a cogent play. Whereas the titular metal handles a lot of the artificial higher, lighter neutrals grace the toe and midfoot panel, leaving the collar to perforated jet black. And for many who can’t justify their aesthetics with out the efficiency to match, don’t fret — a lot the identical because the Protro motion on the opposite aspect of the trade, the Loopy 2.0’s tech will get modernized by adidas right here: Lightstrike and Lightstrike Professional outline the cushioning on this remastered model.
Whereas preliminary studies had the adidas Loopy 2.0 “Gray 5” tabbed for June 2025, clearly that window is now way more slender. As a substitute, anticipate this pair to land in Fall 2025, retailing for $160 upon arrival.
