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The Nike Kobe line began in 2005 when Kobe Bryant partnered with Nike. The Kobe 4 (2008) revolutionized basketball footwear with its low-cut design, proving high-tops weren't necessary for ankle support. The Protro series, launched in 2018, updates classic Kobe models with modern React or Zoom cushioning technology while maintaining original aesthetics. Models like the Kobe 4, 5, 6, and 8 Protro remain favorites among NBA players and sneaker collectors.

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Nike Kobe 8 Protro Shanghai Fireworks (2026)
Nike Kobe 8 Protro Shanghai Fireworks (2026)

Nike Kobe 8 Protro Shanghai Fireworks (2026)

Laser Orange/Cinnabar-Safety Orange

The Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Shanghai Fireworks' revives a visually striking colorway of Kobe Bryant's eighth signature shoe. Faithful to the original 2013 release, which launched exclusively in China, the mesh upper features exploding firework graphics in a swirling blend of orange, crimson, and yellow hues. Branding elements include a black Swoosh and Kobe's Sheath logo atop the tongue. This Protro edition arrives with drop-in React foam cushioning, housed within a Phylon foam carrier. Underfoot, a translucent rubber outsole reveals an exposed glass-based carbon fiber shank plate.

SKU: IO6259-800

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 10 Low Protro 5AM Flight (2026)
Nike Kobe 10 Low Protro 5AM Flight (2026)

Nike Kobe 10 Low Protro 5AM Flight (2026)

Blue Lagoon/Black

The Nike Kobe 10 Low Protro '5 AM Flight' is based on a 2015 colorway that recognized Kobe Bryant's commitment to training, exemplified by his 2013 leap from a diving platform as he recovered from Achilles surgery. The low-top features an open-weave textile upper in Blue Lagoon. The left heel panel is marked with four red lines representing Bryant's Achilles sutures, while his signature Sheath logo adorns the right heel. The updated foam midsole is augmented with Zoom Air cushioning and supported by a grippy translucent rubber outsole.

SKU: IQ5339-400

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro Arancia Jalen Brunson PE
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Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro Arancia Jalen Brunson PE

Total Orange/Blue Void

The Jalen Brunson x Nike Zoom Kobe 3 Low Protro 'Arancia' leans into Kobe Bryant's Italian roots, naming the shoe the Italian word for orange. Debuting in January 2026 on the feet of Jalen Brunson, the PE colorway drapes the shoe in a monochrome palette. A vibrant orange hue floods the upper, featuring a mesh base with a lattice-like overlay for containment and support. A contrasting blue Swoosh adorns the synthetic leather heel overlay, while Kobe's Sheath logo graces the tongue. This Protro edition arrives with cupsole tooling that houses a Cushlon 3.0 midsole with a full-length Zoom Air Strobel.

SKU: JA7845-800

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 5 Protro Eagles
Nike Kobe 5 Protro Eagles

Nike Kobe 5 Protro Eagles

Pine Green/Stealth/Vast Grey

SKU: JF1792-300

Retail: $180

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Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro Kobe Bryant Denim Obsidian Safety Orange
Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro Kobe Bryant Denim Obsidian Safety Orange

Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro Kobe Bryant Denim Obsidian Safety Orange

Obsidian/Safety Orange/White

The 2026 edition of the Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 'Denim' revives a rare PE colorway on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. The upper is crafted from two shades of blue denim, accented with contrast orange stitching and frayed edges. Classic Nike Air branding appears on the woven tongue tag and back tab, while Kobe's signature Sheath logo graces the lateral heel in orange embroidery. Anchoring the sneaker is a crisp white midsole, supported underfoot by a vibrant orange rubber outsole.

SKU: IM1980-400

Retail: $150

Nike Kobe 3 Protro Orca
Nike Kobe 3 Protro Orca

Nike Kobe 3 Protro Orca

Black/White-Anthracite-Varsity Maize

SKU: IQ5340-001

Retail: $210

Nike Kobe 8 Protro Mambacurial (2026)
Nike Kobe 8 Protro Mambacurial (2026)

Nike Kobe 8 Protro Mambacurial (2026)

Red Plum/Electric Green-Pink Flash

The Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Mambacurial' revives a vibrant 2013 colorway that takes inspiration from the Nike Mercurial soccer cleat. Like the original, the low-top features a breathable mesh upper in a gradient blend of fuchsia and violet. An oversized Swoosh in Electric Green adorns the lateral forefoot, while a Nike wordmark in white block lettering graces the medial side. This Protro edition features a Phylon midsole that houses a drop-in React foam insert for lightweight cushioning. Underfoot, a green-tinged translucent rubber outsole reveals an exposed glass-based carbon fiber shank plate for midfoot stability.

SKU: IO6253-500

Retail: $200

Nike Air Force 1 Low Kobe Bryant Forever White Armory Blue
Nike Air Force 1 Low Kobe Bryant Forever White Armory Blue

Nike Air Force 1 Low Kobe Bryant Forever White Armory Blue

White/Armory Blue

The Nike Kobe Air Force 1 Low 'Armory Blue' showcases a tonal snakeskin print on the white leather upper, a reptilian flourish that nods to Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality. The NBA legend's pale blue Sheath logo adorns the lateral heel and woven tongue tag, matching the textile collar lining. The same muted hue highlights Kobe's '8' and '24' jersey numbers embroidered on the back tab of the left and right shoe. The sneaker rides atop a durable cupsole, combining white sidewalls with an Armory Blue rubber outsole.

SKU: IB0018-103

Retail: $125

Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro 'Grinch'
Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro 'Grinch'

Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro 'Grinch'

Electric Green/Stadium Green

The Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro 'Grinch' lives up to the shoe's unofficial nickname with an evocative color palette. Complementary shades of Electric Green and Stadium Green are executed on the upper, featuring a mesh base overlaid with a diamond-pattern TPU cage and reinforced with synthetic leather overlays at the heel and forefoot. Kobe Bryant's signature Sheath logo graces the tongue and sockliner, while Nike Swoosh branding decorates the heel. This Protro edition is mounted on a rubber cupsole, which houses a lightweight Cushlon midsole and a full-length Zoom Air Strobel.

SKU: IV7127-300

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 10 Elite Protro Low 'Halo'
Nike Kobe 10 Elite Protro Low 'Halo'

Nike Kobe 10 Elite Protro Low 'Halo'

White

The Nike Kobe 10 Elite Protro Low 'Halo' updates Kobe Bryant's 2015 signature model with contemporary performance features. The developments begin with a redesigned white mesh upper that offers improved breathability and flexibility, along with a widened forefoot and strategically placed reinforcements. A matching white finish is applied to the Cushlon 3.0 foam midsole, which works in tandem with a full-length Zoom Strobel unit. The carbon fiber forefoot wing remains unchanged. Underfoot, the reengineered rubber outsole is designed for reliable grip during quick cuts and rapid changes in direction.

SKU: IO3415-100

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro Atomic Pink
Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro Atomic Pink

Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro Atomic Pink

Atomic Pink/Bright Crimson

The Nike Zoom Kobe 3 Low Protro 'Atomic Pink' treats the classic silhouette to a muted monochrome makeover. A soft coral hue floods the upper, featuring a breathable mesh base with a lattice-like TPU overlay. Synthetic leather covers the toe and heel, the latter marked with Nike Swoosh branding. Kobe Bryant's signature Sheath logo adorns the tongue. This Protro edition utilizes a rubber cupsole that houses a Cushlon 3.0 midsole. It works in tandem with a full-length Zoom Strobel for on-court responsiveness.

SKU: IV7127-600

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 5 Protro Dodgers
Nike Kobe 5 Protro Dodgers

Nike Kobe 5 Protro Dodgers

Rush Blue/Wolf Grey-Comet Red

The Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro 'Dodgers' pays homage to Los Angeles' storied MLB franchise. Finished in Rush Blue, the synthetic upper is accented with a pale grey Swoosh and red baseball stitching. Kobe's signature Sheath logo adorns the tongue, while his signature is scrawled on the external heel counter. This Protro edition features a lightweight Cushlon midsole, augmented with a glass-based carbon fiber shank plate and snappy Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot.

SKU: IO6256-400

Retail: $180

Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro Kobe Bryant Dodgers
Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro Kobe Bryant Dodgers

Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro Kobe Bryant Dodgers

Wolf Grey/Wolf Grey-Rush Blue

The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro 'Dodgers' honors Los Angeles' championship MLB franchise. Fuzzy two-tone rope laces secure the Wolf Grey leather upper, featuring red baseball-inspired stitching on the quarter panel and Kobe Bryant's oversized jersey number '8' in Rush Blue on the heel. Kobe's Sheath logo adorns the woven tongue tag, while his signature is embossed on the lateral midsole. This Protro edition utilizes a plush drop-in ReactX foam midsole for lightweight cushioning. Underfoot, a blue translucent rubber outsole provides durable traction.

SKU: IQ3920-001

Retail: $115

Nike Kobe 5 Protro Jalen Brunson NY vs. NY PE
Nike Kobe 5 Protro Jalen Brunson NY vs. NY PE

Nike Kobe 5 Protro Jalen Brunson NY vs. NY PE

Menta/Blue Glow/Orange Horizon

The Jalen Brunson x Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro 'NY vs. NY' celebrates the annual Nike-sponsored summer streetball tournament showcasing the region's top high school talent. Inspired by the Statue of Liberty, a vibrant turquoise hue is applied to the seamless synthetic upper. Splatter graphics in the New York Knicks' signature blue and orange hues covers the forefoot overlay, eyestay, and heel counter. This Protro edition is updated with a lightweight Cushlon midsole with snappy Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot. A translucent rubber outsole provides multi-directional traction underfoot.

SKU: IX1200-300

Retail: $180

Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro Kobe Bryant Lord of the Rings
Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro Kobe Bryant Lord of the Rings

Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro Kobe Bryant Lord of the Rings

White/White-Safety Orange

The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Lord of the Rings' draws inspiration from a memorable summer day in 2002, when a 23-year-old Mamba showed up at Rucker Park in Harlem and solidified his reputation as a streetball legend. The classic silhouette makes use of a white leather upper with contrast orange stitching. Kobe's Sheath logo is embroidered on the lateral heel in Safety Orange, matching the textile collar lining and rubber outsole. A smaller version of the emblem is integrated into the 'NYC' graphic that adorns the woven tongue tag and heel tab.

SKU: IQ3921-100

Retail: $115

Nike Air Force 1 Low Kobe Bryant Forever Vast Grey Electric Green
Nike Air Force 1 Low Kobe Bryant Forever Vast Grey Electric Green

Nike Air Force 1 Low Kobe Bryant Forever Vast Grey Electric Green

Vast Grey/Electric Green-White

The Nike Kobe Air Force 1 Low 'Electric Green' features a neutral grey leather upper covered in a tonal snakeskin print in a nod to Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality. The collar lining is rendered in a bright lime green hue, matching the sneaker's unique branding elements. They include Kobe's Sheath logo on the lateral heel and tongue tag, as well as Kobe's '8' and '24' jersey numbers embroidered on the back tab of the left and right shoe. The sneaker rests on a durable cupsole, highlighted by white sidewalls and a vibrant green rubber outsole.

SKU: IB0018-006

Retail: $115

Nike Dunk Low Protro Kobe Bryant WNBA All-Star Weekend (2026)
Nike Dunk Low Protro Kobe Bryant WNBA All-Star Weekend (2026)

Nike Dunk Low Protro Kobe Bryant WNBA All-Star Weekend (2026)

Black/Multi-Color-Hot Punch

The Kobe Bryant x Nike Dunk Low Protro 'WNBA All-Star Weekend' celebrates the league's midseason extravaganza. The upper combines grey tumbled leather overlays with black textile paneling in a subtle sheen. A swirling blend of hot pink and magenta distinguishes the glossy Swoosh and heel tab, the latter marked with Kobe's signature. His molded Sheath logo decorates the tongue tag. Underfoot, the smoky translucent rubber outsole reveals a modified traction pattern that features a coiled snake at the forefoot and Kobe's Sheath logo at the heel.

SKU: IQ3919-001

Retail: $115

Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro WNBA All-Star (2026)
Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro WNBA All-Star (2026)

Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro WNBA All-Star (2026)

Sail/Sail-Hot Punch

The Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro 'WNBA All-Star' celebrates the women's league's midseason festivities. Kobe Bryant's third signature shoe features an off-white TPU overlay, its unique lattice-like structure revealing a breathable mesh base in a Hot Punch gradient. Nike Swoosh branding adorns the metallic iridescent heel panel, while Kobe's Sheath logo appears on the tongue tag and sockliner. This Protro edition is mounted on a lightweight Cushlon foam midsole with a full-length Zoom Strobel unit for on-court responsiveness. Underfoot, a semi-translucent rubber outsole provides reliable grip.

SKU: IQ3917-100

Retail: $180

Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro 'Draft Day Pack - Lakers'
Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro 'Draft Day Pack - Lakers'

Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro 'Draft Day Pack - Lakers'

University Gold/White-Fierce Purple

Dropping as part of the 'Draft Day Pack,' the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro 'Lakers' pays homage to the franchise that signed Kobe Bryant through a trade with the Charlotte Hornets, who held the thirteenth pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. The leather upper is finished in University Gold with a purple Swoosh outlined in white embroidery. Kobe's purple Sheath logo adorns the tongue, while his two jersey numbers grace the heels of the left and right shoes. This Protro edition is mounted on a lightweight Phylon midsole with Zoom Air cushioning in the heel. Underfoot, the marbled rubber outsole is rendered in a swirling blend of purple and gold.

SKU: IV6585-900-LAKE

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'Draft Day Pack - Mystery'
Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'Draft Day Pack - Mystery'

Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'Draft Day Pack - Mystery'

Multi-Color/Multi-Color

Launching as part of the 'Draft Day Pack,' the Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'Mystery' represents 1 of 14 colorways hidden inside a sealed bag. Thirteen pairs feature a white wear-away leather upper, which eventually reveals the primary team colors of the franchises who passed on selecting Kobe Bryant in the 1996 NBA Draft. The fourteenth stands out in a Lakers-inspired gold leather upper with purple accents, a nod to the team that landed the high school graduate through a trade with the Charlotte Hornets. Common details include Kobe's Sheath logo atop the tongue, as well as '8' and '24' — Kobe's two jersey numbers — embroidered on the heel of the left and right shoes. All pairs are benefited by a lightweight Phylon midsole with a glass-based carbon fiber shank plate and Zoom Air cushioning in the heel.

SKU: IV6585-900

Retail: $180

Nike Dunk Low Protro Kobe Bryant Draft Day
Nike Dunk Low Protro Kobe Bryant Draft Day

Nike Dunk Low Protro Kobe Bryant Draft Day

Fierce Purple/Blue Lagoon/Sail

The Kobe Bryant x Nike Dunk Low Protro 'Draft Day' showcases the colors of the franchise that selected and subsequently traded Kobe in the 1996 NBA Draft. The leather upper combines a crisp white base with snakeskin-textured overlays in metallic purple. A bright teal finish on the Swoosh and Kobe-branded heel tab is designed to wear away, revealing a golden yellow hue in a nod to the Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe's signature Sheath logo appears on the woven tongue tag and sockliner. This Protro edition of the retro silhouette features a drop-in ReactX midsole for lightweight cushioning.

SKU: IM0586-500

Retail: $145

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The Nike Kobe line began in 2005 when Kobe Bryant partnered with Nike. The Kobe 4 (2008) revolutionized basketball footwear with its low-cut design, proving high-tops weren't necessary for ankle support. The Protro series, launched in 2018, updates classic Kobe models with modern React or Zoom cushioning technology while maintaining original aesthetics. Models like the Kobe 4, 5, 6, and 8 Protro remain favorites among NBA players and sneaker collectors.

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