After news surfaced in August of Kobe Bryant’s exclusive denim-draped Nike Air Force 1 making its way to retail this year, the release is now imminent with the arrival of official e-commerce images. Bryant’s once-elusive Air Force 1 sneaker was produced as a player exclusive for the late basketball legend in 2006. With an Obsidian/Safety Orange/White color combination, the style was fully enveloped in denim years before the textile became an industry-wide trend .  The Bryant-exclusive style features a two-tone denim design with the heel, eyestay and tip panels donning a dark indigo blue and the sneaker’s base featuring a lighter appearance which resembles the inside of a pair of jeans. Orange is the sole accent color and it’s used liberally, appearing on the branding, outsole and contrast stitching.  You May Also Like But rather than merely reissue the Kobe-branded custom style, Nike has given Bryant’s exclusive a Protro upgrade which follows the concept used on his signature basketball line.…