Kobe Bryant's game-worn Air Jordan 8 sneakers up for auction

A rare pair of game-worn and autographed Air Jordan 8 sneakers once worn by Kobe Bryant is being auctioned by The Realest. The shoes date back to the 2002-03 NBA season, a period often referred to as Bryant’s “sneaker free agency” when he was between contracts with Adidas and Nike.

The specific pair features Los Angeles Lakers colors, including purple and gold accents on a white leather base. Bryant wore these sneakers during a March 21, 2003, home victory against the Boston Celtics. Both the left and right shoes are signed by Bryant and include his jersey number, 8. The auction includes photo-matching confirmation to verify the shoes were worn during the specified game.

In addition to the sneakers, the auction features a game-worn and signed Bryant jersey from the 2003-04 season, which has already seen bids exceeding $780,000. The auction is scheduled to close on November 8.