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Thanksgiving is a holiday associated with football. Some people watch NFL action on television, while others play around in pigskin with family members in their backyard.

Nike has created the perfect footwear for athletes and fans looking to support their family during their annual soccer game. For the first time ever, Kobe Bryant’s iconic basketball shoes have been redesigned for the soccer field.

Originally scheduled to launch on November 22nd, Vanessa Bryant confirmed the official release date of the first-ever Nike Kobe soccer cleat on her Instagram account last night. The Nike Kobe 6 takes to the football field this Thanksgiving in the popular “Grinch” colorway.

The Nike Vapor Edge Kobe 6 SE “Grinch” is scheduled to release on Thursday, November 28th at 11:00 AM EST in an extremely limited edition. Online shoppers can purchase the cleats for $230 in adult sizes on Nike’s website. Nike SNKRS app and other select retailers.

Bryant changed basketball shoes forever when he debuted the Nike Kobe 6 “Grinch” against the Miami Heat on Christmas Day 2010. The extremely popular sneaker was a huge success and celebrated a retro release in 2020. Three years later, the red and green “Reverse Grinch” color variant is available in limited numbers.

Despite technical improvements and new technologies, Nike has remained true to the Kobe 6 “Grinch” with its football version of the model.

The silhouette features a snakeskin-inspired Green Apple upper accented by bold black Swoosh logos and Bright Crimson accents for the holiday colorway.

In order to make the Nike Kobe 6 “Grinch” suitable for football, some changes had to be made, but the brand remained true to the iconic model. The silhouette features a snakeskin-inspired Green Apple upper accented by bold black Swoosh logos and Bright Crimson accents for the holiday colorway.

The Nike Kobe 6’s iconic traction rubber outsole has been replaced with a spike plate underfoot. As a sign of the holiday spirit, Nike is including an extra pair of red laces to help soccer players stand out on the field.

Since relaunching the Kobe brand in August 2023, Nike and Vanessa have done a commendable job leading the iconic shoe line. They’ve increased offerings, retold old stories for a new generation and expanded into new sports.

Thanks to Nike, soccer players of all ages can showcase their “Mamba mentality” on the soccer field. Stay tuned to Sports Illustrated Kicks On SI for all your footwear news from the sports world and beyond.