Before his Nike reign, Kobe Bryant was cooking in adidas kicks—and now one of his rarest is back.

Say hello again to the adidas Crazy 3 (KB8 III), formerly Kobe’s third sneaker with the Three Stripes. Back in 1999, Kobe gave this model a quick nod before moving on—fast. In fact, he wasn’t too fond of it, which led to limited wear and even fewer colorways.

Fast forward, and the sole of the KB8 III went full Hollywood, starring in Kanye West’s Yeezy 500. Yup, this “forgotten” sneaker ended up helping launch one of Yeezy’s best-selling silhouettes. Plot twist? We think yes.

Now in 2026, the adidas Crazy 3 KB8 III is making its grand return. Two nostalgic colorways are dropping: Core White/Core Black/Collegiate Purple and Silver Metallic/Core Black/Halo Silver. Each pair features the iconic molded design and futuristic paneling that screamed space-age baller.

adidas Crazy 3 2026 Release Info

Expect the adidas Crazy 3 to land in Spring 2026 at adidas Basketball retailers and adidas.com. Each pair will retail for $160 USD—less than your wireless earbuds and way more stylish.

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