Nike Kobe Air Force 1 Triple Black IB0018-003

Black Mamba, meet black Forces. Nike’s lineup of Kobe Air Force 1 styles is growing with a “Triple Black” colorway for 2026, shown here for the first time courtesy of @prm.cotd.

The sneaker follows the same guiding design as Kobe AF1s like the “Forever White,” “Court Purple,” and upcoming “Army,” arriving in a monochrome palette with a scaly, snakeskin-inspired finish. The sneaker isn’t breaking new ground, but Kobe’s Black Mamba nickname paired with “Triple Black” makes for built-in storytelling. Kobe’s signature sheath logo appears on the lateral side of the heel, while his 8 and 24 jersey numbers are stitched onto the left and right backtabs, respectively.

No release date for the Kobe Air Force 1 “Triple Black” has been announced yet, but a Spring 2026 drop seems most likely. See first-look images below and check back on our Sneaker Release Dates page for further updates.

In related news, check out the Kobe Air Force 1 “Lower Merion Aces.”

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Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.