Nike Kobe 4 'Draft Day' Drops June 26 with Blind Box Twist
This week's release slate centers on two major collaborations and a nostalgic Nike Basketball pivot. The Kobe 4 'Draft Day' arrives June 26 with a blind box mechanic that marks the first time Beaverton has deployed the mystery-box concept on a signature model, while BAPE and adidas unite on the adizero EVO SL lifestyle runner.
By Marcus Chen
June's final week brings modest depth but considerable cultural weight. The arrival of the Kobe 4 'Draft Day' represents a design decision worth parsing—the blind box model, long established in collectibles and Asian sneaker culture, now crosses into mainstream Nike Basketball territory. Releasing June 26, this silhouette channels 1996 with a companion Kobe Dunk Low 'Charlotte to LA' that brackets Kobe's draft-to-championship arc. The decision to obscure the colorway at point of purchase signals Nike's willingness to experiment with distribution mechanics on a heritage silhouette.
Parallel to the Kobe release, June 27 closes the week with BAPE x adidas adizero EVO SL—a union between the Japanese streetwear institution and adidas's lifestyle-pivoted running shoe. The mismatch branding approach and applied graphics characteristic of BAPE's recent collaborations land on a silhouette that has dominated the casual runner space this season. For those tracking recent Nike Protro pricing, the market has shown elasticity; the Kobe IX Elite Low EM 'White/Court Purple' recently moved at $106 (44% off), suggesting secondary market momentum remains within reach for signature models.
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Earlier in the week, New Balance closes out Teddy Santis's Made in USA seasonal run with the 990v4 'Bart Simpson'—an informal designation that signals the playful graphic direction. The 1890 receives two fresh treatments: 'Outerspace' and 'Linen,' expanding the hybrid silhouette's colorway utility. Vans continues its Chanel-inflected 'Souvenir' series with a pink Old Skool iteration on June 25, presaging three additional colorways through summer.
Nike's supporting cast includes the Air Max 95 Woven 'Multi' (June 24)—a synthesis long anticipated—alongside basketball-centric releases: the Book 2 'Just Book' (which references Don C's Jordan 2 design language through Devin Booker's lens) and the Shox BB4 'Olympic' honoring Vince Carter's thundering peak.
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Release Info
Nike Kobe 4 'Draft Day' — June 26 | Blind box release | Nike SNKRS, Nike.com, select retailers | TBA
BAPE x adidas adizero EVO SL — June 27 | adidas.com, BAPE, select retailers | TBA
New Balance 990v4 'Bart Simpson' — June 25 | New Balance, select retailers | $250
Nike Air Max 95 Woven 'Multi' — June 24 | Nike SNKRS, Nike.com, select retailers | $160
