After Kobe Bryant merchandise sells out, Nike is evaluating how to handle future sales.
The Nike Kobe signature series was worn by more than 100 NBA players this season. Bryant was a hands-on collaborator with Nike designers, who raved about his “inspiration and input” in various news releases over the years announcing the latest design from the Kobe collection.
"I watch a lot of soccer and have seen how the best footballers in the world make sharp cuts at top speed in lightweight, low-cut footwear," Bryant said in a news release."The demands they make on their feet and ankles aren't that different from what I'm doing on the court, yet nobody assumes they should play in high tops."
Jaysse Lopez, founder of consignment company Urban Necessities, said he won't allow anyone to raise prices on Bryant's merchandise.Prices for Bryant's sneakers have surged on resale marketplace StockX, where a search for “Kobe” returned 553 pairs of shoes for sale. All of the sneakers are listed for hundreds of dollars, with some nearing the $1,000 mark.
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