Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low University Red/Black is available now

An homage to pop music — specifically to Michael Jackson’s jacket in the “Thriller” music video, it would seem — the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low University Red release date is set for September 13, at Nike Basketball accounts everywhere.

Alluding to the enduring power of pop music — Cheap Nike WMNS Roshe Run of singers and songs and dance moves — the shoe sports an eye-catching red Flyknit construction set off by contrast black weave, and sitting atop a black mid- and outsole. The color is both timeless and trendy; flashy and classy.

Adding a pop of flair, a glow-in-the-dark finish jumps off the Swoosh, Cheap Nike Air TURF GS heel-stitching and the speckling on the laces and midsole, ensuring it’d fit perfectly in a certain legendary music video.

Grab a pair at select retailers nationwide Saturday, including online accounts beginning at 8am EDT. Here’s the Footlocker.com purchase link.

Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low
University Red/Black
Style #: 639045-600
13 September 2014
$200