Nike is bringing the “Mambacurial” theme back to the pitch with a Kobe Bryant version of the Mercurial Superfly 11 Elite. Leaked images reveal a close match to the upcoming Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Mambacurial”, right down to the pink base, purple fade, and neon green accents.

The story started with the original Kobe 8 “Mambacurial” in 2013. That release pulled its colors from the Mercurial Vapor 9 “Fireberry,” using a bright pink upper, green underfoot, and oversized white Nike branding. More than a decade later, Nike is flipping the concept back onto a soccer boot.

Pink covers most of the lightweight FlyWeave Ultra upper, then shifts into purple around parts of the boot and cleat plate. Neon green Swooshes match the Kobe sheath logo on the tongue, while large white “Kobe” lettering runs across the medial heel.

Nike’s Mercurial Superfly 11 Elite sits near the top of the brand’s soccer lineup. The boot pairs forefoot Air Zoom cushioning with ZoomX foam and a close-fitting FlyWeave Ultra construction built for a flexible feel on the field.

The Kobe Bryant x Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Elite “Mambacurial” is scheduled to release during Fall 2026 through Nike.com and select retailers. The retail price is set at $345.

Stay up to date with all upcoming sneaker releases from our Sneaker Release Dates page. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Photos: Footy Headlines