Known as the "Optimism" edition, this Nike Kobe A.D. is a part of the "Mamba Mentality" Pack. They draw inspiration from Kobe's pursuit of greatness and positive mindset, even while others doubted him. The sneaker comes decked out in all-sonic yellow. Sporting a yellow upper, midsole and translucent outsole with black accenting the collar liner and paint splatter detailing. Other details on this Nike Kobe A.D. include: a Swoosh and heel that depict a sense of heightened relief, inspired by Bryant's internal determination and negative criticism and Flywire channels that reference sun rays as some people say, "amongst the clouds there is always the sun." Their release date was August 24th, 2017, a nod to both of Bryant’s uniform numbers (8 & 24) where they retailed for $160. If you have a pair of the Nike Kobe A.D. "Optimism," hit up the marketplace and see what they are currently going for. It might entice you to sell them or buy another pair online.