Nike Kobe 6 “Fade to Black” (FTB) “Black Mamba Pack”

The S2 Kobe 6 “Fade to Black” (FTB) is part of Nike’s legendary “Fade to Black” collection, also known as the “Black Mamba Pack” — a tribute series released in 2016 leading up to Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game. The “S2” likely refers to the second shoe in the FTB series (chronologically), and this version of the Kobe 6 is a rare and sentimental nod to his legacy.

🖤 Nike Kobe 6 “Fade to Black” (FTB)

• Release Date: March 28, 2016

• Pack Placement: 2nd in the FTB (Black Mamba) Pack

• Colorway: Dark Obsidian / Black / Stealth

• Style Code: 869460-009

🎨 Design Details:

• Upper:
  Snake-inspired scaled upper — a signature of the Kobe 6 — drenched in a deep obsidian/navy hue that borders on black

• Midsole & Outsole:
  Smooth matte black midsole with a translucent dark outsole

• Branding:
  Kobe sheath logo on the tongue and insole, subtly embedded for a stealthy aesthetic

• Insole:
  Features the Fade to Black theme with Kobe’s retirement timeline detailing

• Packaging:
  Released in a premium black FTB box with gold numbering, unique to the pack

🐍 The FTB Legacy:

The Fade to Black collection released each of Kobe’s signature models in reverse chronological order — from the Kobe 11 down to the Zoom Kobe 1 — symbolizing his “farewell tour” and final chapter in the NBA. Each shoe came in increasingly darker shades, representing the fade-out of a legendary career.