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The Nike Kobe 4 “Girl Dad” Sneakers Release June

Tafadzwa Njovana by Tafadzwa Njovana
March 25, 2024
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The Nike Kobe 4 "Girl Dad" Sneakers - It Started At Home
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Fans of Kobe Bryant will always remember him for his brilliance, mainly regarding his knowledge and execution of the game of basketball. There’s a word we use for people who operate at that high level in a given field – we call them savants. And that, Kobe was. This is a post, of course, about a shoe – the Nike Kobe 4 “Girl Dad”, that is being pitched as a ‘premium take on Protro, covered in Bicoastal Green’. But before we get to the shoe and the specifics around design and expected release, it’s only fitting we talk about why this sneaker is so unique.

People around the world, in particular, basketball fans, were devastated by the sudden and tragic death of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020. While we were all well acquainted with his exploits on the court, perhaps his most outstanding achievement was being the loving father of four girls – Natalia, Gianna (who tragically passed away in the same crash that took his life), Bianka and Capri. Those who knew him and got to observe his life up close testified, both in the wake of his passing and at the recent unveiling of the statue erected to honour him by the Los Angeles Lakers, that the most important people to Kobe were his wife, Vanessa, and his daughters.

It’s only fitting then that Nike creates a shoe that will recognize that aspect of his life while staying true to the design and style that makes the Kobe 4 such an iconic sneaker. Based on the spate of recent releases (and rumours about releases), what’s clear is that there are no signs of slowing down from Nike as it relates to the Kobe Bryant signature line. And why would they? We’re at about the time of year that Kobe died, so it makes perfect sense to maximize the sentiment and give fans and sneakerheads something to remember Mamba by.

Nike Kobe 4 "Girl Dad" Sneakers

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Coming to design specifics, the Kobe 4 “Girl Dad” kicks are a classy blend of texture and colours (Kobe was class personified, after all). First, the upper is presented in a beautiful green suede that looks soft and inviting. It serves as a solid foundation for the contrasting black suede Swooshes. Also in black are the laces and inner lining of the shoe. 

Coming to the rear, the heel gleams with a polished metallic silver finish. This element adds a sophisticated sheen and brings to mind the idea of excellence that Kobe embodied as a 5-time NBA championship. Kobe’s signature seals the silver finish in writing as if to confirm it. Then we come to the tongue, behind which the heartwarming inscription, “Girl Dad,” the real centrepiece of the shoe, can be found. This is a thoughtful touch; we like that the designers picked this as the spot for the lettering. Above it is 24, the jersey number Kobe switched to at the beginning of the 2006-07 season. The insole adds further depth and complexity to the contrast – bright orange, and on it, the beloved (and once upon a time, feared by opponents) Mamba logo.

Nike Kobe 4 "Girl Dad" Sneakers

The Nike Kobe 4 “Girl Dad” is expected in the summer of 2024 and will retail for USD 180-190.

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Are you feeling sentimental about this shoe? Will you add this one to your own collection?

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Tafadzwa Njovana

Tafadzwa Njovana

Tafadzwa Njovana is an experienced filmmaker, who has worked specifically as a writer, director and video editor. He is also a gifted voice artist, having worked with several high-profile brands.
Tafadzwa’s career in film and video was honed when he relocated to Cape Town, South Africa, to pursue his first love a BA Honours in Film Directing and Screenwriting. He has led diverse creative teams, including being the content lead for Christian Vision’s in-house publication, 1Africa, which was created to deal with the intersection of faith and popular culture. He currently straddles the worlds of writing and video as part of the team at Fortress Entertainment.
He is a lover of sport – specifically basketball (NBA) and American football (NFL) – though he is still working towards developing his knowledge of the X’s and O’s of both sports. He’ll watch and enjoy other sports too, especially when there are big, international competitions. His love of basketball has drawn him organically to love and appreciate sneakers – an area he writes about at Sneaker Fortress.
Between mid-June (when the NBA Finals end) and September (when the NFL season kicks off), he goes into a mini depression but uses his time wisely, reading and learning as much as he can. A fan of both MJ and LeBron, he refuses to be drawn into debates about who is the GOAT, preferring rather to channel that energy into other things like running The Reel Sauce, a YouTube channel celebrating the best of African screen entertainment in the streaming space.
Tafadzwa also learned to love sneakers through the avenue of hip-hop, having grown up in the era of Biggie, Pac, Dre and many other artists. Their fashion and sneaker choices spoke as much to him as their lyrics did, allowing him to write about that world even while pursuing his own lane as a creative.
Expertise: Filmmaking, Entertainment Journalism, Development Work Past Titles: Content Manager and then Specialist – CV Africa; Writer – Media for Development Trust Current Title: Content Manager – Fortress Ent. Contact: tafadzwanjovana@fortressza.com

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