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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Black/University Gold/White
Releasing as part of a 'Team Bank' collection, the Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro TB 'Lakers Away' outfits the low-top in a black engineered mesh upper. A metallic gold Swoosh shines on the quarter pane, while Kobe Bryant's purple sheath logo adorns the tongue. A speckled midsole houses a drop-in React foam insert, replacing the Lunarlon cushioning of the original Kobe 9.
SKU: IH1401-002
Retail: $180
White/White/White
The Nike Zoom Kobe 3 Protro 'Halo' is an all-white iteration of the Kobe 3, designed by Eric Avar and originally released in 2008. Molded TPU netting covers the one-piece mesh upper, featuring a padded high-cut collar and synthetic leather paneling at the forefoot and heel. Performance benefits include a Nike React foam midsole with responsive Zoom Air cushioning. A carbon fiber shank provides midfoot stability.
SKU: HM4351-100
Retail: $180
White/Court Purple/White
Launching as part of a 'Team Bank' series, the Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro TB 'Lakers Home' features a white engineered mesh upper, equipped with Dynamic Flywire cables and accented with a signature Swoosh in Court Purple. Performance benefits include a drop-in React foam midsole and a grippy rubber outsole with a traction pattern that takes inspiration from a pressure map of a foot.
SKU: IH1401-100
Retail: $180
Team Gold/Persian Violet/Black
The FC Barcelona x Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'Away Kit' pays tribute to Kobe Bryant's favorite La Liga team. The low-top features a synthetic leather upper in Team Gold with an embossed snakeskin texture on the forefoot overlay and collar. Contrasting black accents make their way to the signature Swoosh and heel counter. Atop the tongue, Kobe's sheath logo is rendered in Persian Violet, matching the textile collar lining. The same hue is applied in gradient fashion to the lightweight Phylon midsole, fitted with a large-volume Zoom Air unit in the heel.
SKU: IM2532-701
Retail: $190
Persian Violet/Black
The Kobe Bryant x Nike Offcourt Slide 'Persian Violet' delivers a comfort sandal designed for pre- and post-game wear. In a nod to Kobe's Black Mamba persona, a subtle snakeskin texture is applied to the purple wide-strap upper, marked with the late NBA star's signature sheath logo. A contoured footbed gives way to a dual-layered foam midsole that provides a comfortable and cushioned ride. The outsole features a radial traction pattern for multi-directional grip.
SKU: IM1389-500
Retail: $42
Persian Violet/Black
The Kobe Bryant x FC Barcelona x Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro 'Persian Violet' dons a violet leather upper, covered in an embossed snakeskin texture and accented with a glossy black leather Swoosh. FC Barcelona branding appears on the tongue, lace dubrae, and drop-in ReactX foam insole. In addition to the oversized heel tab, Kobe's signature Sheath logo makes an appearance on the black rubber outsole, arrayed in a repeating pattern that replaces the AF1's traditional stars. The sneaker rests on a rubber cupsole with Kobe's signature inscribed on the lateral sidewall.
SKU: II7062-500
Retail: $115
Safety Orange/Metallic Silver
The Kobe Bryant x Nike Offcourt Slide 'Safety Orange' features a vibrant citrus hue on the padded wide-strap upper, embellished with a subtle snakeskin texture and Kobe Bryant's signature sheath logo in metallic silver. A matching orange finish extends to the contoured footbed and cushy dual-density foam midsole.
SKU: IF2870-800
Retail: $42
Total Orange/Metallic Silver/Cosmic Clay
The Nike Zoom Kobe 6 Protro 'Total Orange' features a fiery orange hue throughout the micromesh upper, covered in a unique snakeskin texture composed of raised polyurethane 'islands.' The monochrome design is disrupted by a metallic silver Swoosh. Kobe Bryant's shield logo graces the tongue, while his signature is inscribed on the molded heel counter. Performance benefits include a full-length Cushlon midsole with a Zoom Turbo unit in the forefoot.
SKU: IH1871-800
Retail: $190
White/White
The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Forever White' features a subtle snakeskin print throughout the white leather upper. Kobe Bryant's sheath logo adorns the woven tongue tag and lateral heel, while the athlete's embroidered jersey numbers — '8' and '24' — appear on the back tab of the left and right shoe. 'Mamba Forever' is spelled out on the silver lace dubraes.
SKU: IB0018-100
Retail: $115
Black/Black
The Kobe Bryant x Nike Offcourt Slide 'Triple Black' showcases the athlete's molded sheath logo atop the black wide-strap upper, covered in a subtle snakeskin texture and lined in soft textile for a comfortable fit. A contoured footbed sits atop a dual-layered foam midsole in a matching black finish. Underfoot, the outsole features a radial traction pattern for multi-directional grip.
SKU: IF2870-001
Retail: $180
Midnight Navy/Bright Crimson/University Gold/Midnight Navy
The Caitlin Clark x Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro 'Indiana Fever' showcases the WNBA franchise's signature colors. Featuring a synthetic and mesh upper in Midnight Navy, the PE colorway utilizes Flywire technology that cradles the foot. The Swoosh is outlined in a gradient blend of red and amber, matching the dynamic color scheme applied to the heel counter. Performance benefits include a Cushlon midsole, fitted with forefoot Zoom Air cushioning and a glass-based carbon fiber shank plate.
SKU: IM3207-400
Retail: $190
Soft Yellow/Soft Yellow
The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro 'Mamba Mentality' features a pale yellow leather upper, secured with wide patterned laces and accented with contrasting hints of purple along the edges. An oversized '8' — Kobe Bryant's first jersey number with the LA Lakers — is appliqued on the back heel, while the athlete's sheath logo appears on the purple woven tongue tag. This Protro edition of the AF1 packs a drop-in ReactX foam insole for responsive cushioning. The sneaker is mounted on a durable cupsole, highlighted by Kobe's signature on the lateral sidewall.
SKU: HV9408-700
Retail: $115
Game Royal/White/University Red
The Nike Zoom Kobe 6 Protro 'Dodgers' celebrates LA's MLB franchise. A bold royal blue finish is executed on the upper, featuring polyurethane 'islands' that create a visually striking snakeskin texture. A white printed Swoosh adorns the side panel, matching the heel cage and Kobe Bryant's shield logo atop the tongue. The latter is accented with red baseball stitching, while a crimson '8' is embossed on the lateral heel. Performance benefits include a lightweight Cushlon midsole with Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot.
SKU: CW2190-400
Retail: $180
Hyper Royal/White
The Kobe Bryant x Nike Offcourt Slide 'Dodgers' showcases the signature colors of LA's MLB franchise. A vibrant royal blue finish is executed on the foam midsole and wide-strap upper, featuring a tonal snakeskin pattern and Kobe Bryant's sheath logo in white. A soft textile lining combines with a contoured footbed to deliver a comfortable fit. Underfoot, the outsole utilizes a radial traction pattern for multi-directional grip.
SKU: IF2870-400
Retail: $42
White/Reflective Silver/Chlorine Blue/Black
The 2025 edition of the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro 'What The Kobe' brings back the mashup design on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. Blending elements from previous Kobe 9 colorways, the high-top silhouette makes use of a white single-layer Flyknit upper with multicolor threads woven into the vamp and side panels. The vibrant hues continue on the textile collar lining and back heel, featuring embroidered detailing that symbolizes Kobe Bryant's Achilles sutures. A drop-in Nike React insole provides lightweight cushioning, while a carbon fiber heel counter delivers lateral stability during side-to-side movements.
SKU: FZ7335-101
Retail: $180
Black/Metallic Gold/White
The Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro 'Mambacita' honors the memory of Gigi Bryant. The shoe features a grey to black gradation on the engineered mesh upper with metallic gold Swoosh branding. Additional gilded accents land on 'Gigi' on the back heel tab, as well as the Kobe's shield logo atop the tongue. Flywire cables are integrated into the lacing system for a lockdown fit. The low-top is mounted on a marbled midsole, which houses a drop-in React foam midsole that replaces the Lunarlon cushioning of the original.
SKU: FZ7333-002
Retail: $180
Multi-Color/Multi-Color/Multi-Color
The 2025 edition of the Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'What The Kobe' brings back a greatest-hits colorway originally released in 2013, featuring a collision of colors and details from past Kobe 8 colorways. The right shoe utilizes a mesh upper in a red snakeskin print, contrasted by a yellow Swoosh and a lime green textile lining. Design highlights on the left shoe include a blue snakeskin print and lateral-side crimson Swoosh, matching the textile collar lining. A reflective Nike wordmark in oversized lettering decorates the medial side. The low-top is mounted on an updated Cushlon midsole with a springy Zoom Air unit in the forefoot.
SKU: HM9621-900
Retail: $180
White/White
SKU: IF2870-101
Retail: $44
White/White
The Kobe Bryant x Nike Offcourt Slide 'Triple White' delivers a pristine colorway of the comfort sandal. Built with white synthetic leather, the padded strap upper is covered in a tonal snakeskin print and accented with Kobe Bryant's signature shield logo. Wavy lines are etched into the contoured footbed, which sits atop a plush foam midsole in matching white.
SKU: IF2870-100
Retail: $42
Lightning/Black
SKU: IF2870-700
Retail: $42
Sail/Black/Light Bone/White/Platinum Violet
The Nike Zoom Kobe 6 Protro 'Sail', also known as 'All-Star 2.0', features an off-white textile upper covered in an array of raised polyurethane stars on the lateral side. The medial side displays the scaly snakeskin pattern for which the Kobe 6 is known. A floating black Swoosh adorns the side panel, matching Kobe's signature shield logo atop the tongue. Updated performance benefits include a full-length Cushlon midsole with a large and flexible Zoom Turbo unit in the forefoot.
SKU: FQ3546-100
Retail: $190
Black/Metallic Silver/Bright Crimson/Volt
The 2025 edition of the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro 'Masterpiece' brings back a Flyknit upper with vibrant multicolor fibers woven into the vamp and quarter panels. Nike Flywire technology brings a lockdown fit through the midfoot, while a carbon fiber heel counter offers rearfoot support and stability. Unique details include nine red embroidered details on the heel as a nod to Kobe Bryant's achilles sutures, along with a grippy rubber outsole based on the pressure mapping of Kobe's foot. This Protro version replaces the Lunarlon drop-in midsole of the original with lightweight React cushioning.
SKU: FZ7335-001
Retail: $180
Pinksicle/White/Pink Foam
SKU: HQ4995-600
Retail: $210
University Red/Black/Metallic Gold
The Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro 'Year of the Mamba - University Red' delivers a bold colorway in celebration of the Lunar New Year. A brilliant scarlet hue is executed on the synthetic upper, featuring a gold snake graphic coiled around the black lateral-side Swoosh. Additional gilded accents land on the heat-welded forefoot overlay, as well as Kobe Bryant's shield logo atop the tongue. Performance benefits include a Cushlon midsole with Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot. Undergirding the sneaker is a grippy rubber outsole and a carbon fiber shank plate for torsional rigidity.
SKU: HF5182-600
Retail: $190
Eggplant/Black/Metallic Gold
The Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro 'Year of the Mamba' rings in the Lunar New Year with a nod to the year of the snake. The seamless synthetic upper features a purple iridescent finish with a golden serpent graphic wrapped around the lateral Swoosh. Flywire cables act like synthetic tendons to provide a locked-in fit, while an external heel counter cradles the back of the foot. This Protro model replaces the lightweight Phylon midsole with Cushlon foam, enhanced with Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot. Underpinning the sneaker is a translucent rubber outsole and a glass/carbon fiber shank plate.
SKU: IB4481-500
Retail: $190
Bright Crimson/Black/White
The 2024 edition of the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro 'Christmas' brings back a retooled version of the retro silhouette. Equipped with a dramatically high-cut collar, the crimson Flyknit upper is secured with dynamic Flywire cables for improved containment through the midfoot. A black Swoosh adorns the quarter panel, matching Kobe Bryant's shield logo atop the tongue. Black carbon fiber paneling reinforces the foam midsole, featuring a camo-like pattern in white and varying shades of red. Lightweight cushioning is provided by a drop-in React foam insole, replacing the Lunarlon foam of the original.
SKU: FZ7335-600
Retail: $240
Black/Varsity Maize/Varsity Purple
The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Retro QS 'Lakers Away' Numbered delivers a special-edition colorway limited to 8,000 pairs. Featuring Kobe's signature sheath logo, an all-over print is debossed on the black leather upper. Purple trim outlines a Swoosh in Varsity Maize, matching the woven Nike tongue tag and leather back tab. The latter is marked with an '8' on the left shoe and Kobe's sheath logo on the right. Each pair's numbered edition is listed on a woven label that adorns the sockliner.
SKU: HV5122-001
Retail: $115
White/Varsity Maize/Varsity Purple
The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Retro QS 'Lakers Home' sports a white leather upper, accented with a Varsity Maize Swoosh outlined in purple trim. The rich yellow hue makes repeat appearances on the woven Nike tongue tag and leather back tab, featuring an embroidered '8' on the left shoe and Kobe's shield logo on the right. The latter insignia is also debossed on the lateral heel of each shoe.
SKU: FZ1151-100
Retail: $115
Black/Varsity Maize/Varsity Purple
SKU: HV5122-001-NN
Retail: $115
Green Apple/Black/Volt/Bright Crimson
The Nike Vapor Edge Kobe 6 SE 'Grinch' transforms Kobe Bryant's iconic basketball shoe into a performance football cleat. A vibrant green hue is executed on the upper, embellished with a raised scaly texture and a printed black Swoosh. Kobe Bryant's shield logo adorns the tongue in a contrasting pop of crimson, while his signature is inscribed on the molded heel counter. Underfoot, the outsole plate features wide stud placement for quick cuts on the turf.
SKU: FQ7645-300
Retail: $230
Deep Royal Blue/Baltic Blue/Glacier Blue
The Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro 'X-Ray' updates the retro silhouette with a glow-in-the-dark X-ray graphic depicting a skeletal foot. A deep royal blue synthetic upper is equipped with a padded mesh collar and integrated Flywire cables for midfoot lockdown. The cushioning setup features a lightweight Cushlon midsole with a responsive Zoom Air unit in the forefoot. Multi-directional traction is provided by a blue-tinged translucent rubber outsole that glows in the dark.
SKU: HJ4303-400
Retail: $190
White/White/White
The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro 'Halo' revives Kobe Bryant's ninth signature model in a pristine finish. White Flyknit is utilized on the upper, featuring a low-cut collar and tonal no-sew overlays for lightweight support. Nike's Flywire technology provides midfoot lockdown, while a carbon fiber heel counter delivers lateral stability during side-to-side movements. A lightweight foam midsole maintains the sneaker's monochrome design.
SKU: FZ7334-100
Retail: $180
Wolf Grey/White/Wolf Grey
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Wolf Grey' is built with grey engineered mesh, featuring a padded low-cut collar and an external TPU heel counter. Branding elements include a white embroidered Swoosh and Kobe Bryant's sheath logo on the tongue and back heel. The cushioning setup takes the form of a drop-in React foam midsole, an update from the Lunarlon midsole of the original Kobe 8. Underfoot, the herringbone-traction rubber outsole reveals a bottom-loaded carbon fiber shank plate.
SKU: HF9550-002
Retail: $180
Black/University Gold/White/Court Purple
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Lakers Away' features a black engineered mesh upper with tonal no-sew overlays and a gold embroidered Swoosh. Kobe Bryant's sheath logo graces the tongue and back heel in Court Purple. Lightweight cushioning is provided by a drop-in React foam midsole, replacing the Lunarlon foam of the original Kobe 8. Underfoot, the herringbone-traction rubber outsole reveals a bottom-loaded carbon fiber shank plate for midfoot stability.
SKU: HF9550-001
Retail: $180
College Navy/White/College Navy
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'College Navy' is crafted from navy engineered mesh with contrasting white accents. They include an embroidered Swoosh and Kobe Bryant's sheath logo on the tongue and back heel. In terms of performance, a drop-in React foam midsole offers lightweight cushioning with every step. An exposed carbon fiber shank plate provides midfoot stability, while a herringbone-pattern rubber outsole yields stop-and-go traction.
SKU: HF9550-400
Retail: $180
White/Court Purple/University Gold
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Lakers Home' dresses the retro silhouette in a white engineered mesh upper. A purple embroidered Swoosh adorns the lateral quarter panel, while Kobe Bryant's sheath logo in University Gold appears on the tongue and back heel. An external TPU heel counter offers rearfoot support, while a drop-in React foam midsole delivers lightweight cushioning with every step. Underpinning the sneaker is an exposed carbon fiber shank plate and a herringbone traction rubber outsole.
SKU: HF9550-100
Retail: $180
University Red/White/University Red
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'University Red' is crafted from crimson engineered mesh with contrasting white accents, including an embroidered Swoosh and Kobe Bryant's signature sheath logo on the tongue and back heel. Lightweight cushioning comes courtesy of a full-length drop-in React foam midsole. Underfoot, the white rubber outsole features a herringbone traction pattern and an exposed carbon fiber shank.
SKU: HF9550-600
Retail: $180
White/White/White
The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro 'Halo' delivers a blank-slate colorway of Kobe Bryant's ninth signature shoe. Built with an elongated knit collar, the upper features engineered mesh construction in a stark white finish. Flywire cables are integrated into the lacing system for midfoot lockdown, while a carbon fiber heel counter provides rearfoot stability. A white foam midsole offers lightweight cushioning with every step. Underfoot, the rubber outsole utilizes a traction pattern that mimics the natural contours of the foot.
SKU: FZ7335-100
Retail: $180
White/Dark Obsidian/Varsity Red/Metallic Gold
The Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro 'Gold Medal' 2024 brings back a 2009 colorway that celebrated Kobe Bryant's success with Team USA during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The upper is built with white synthetic midfoot panels, covered in exposed Flywire cables and marked with a Dark Obsidian Swoosh. Metallic gold accents land on the collar, heel counter, toe box and forefoot overlay, featuring a subtle snakeskin texture. Performance benefits include a lightweight Phylon midsole with a large-volume Zoom Air unit in the heel.
SKU: FQ3544-100
Retail: $190
Bicoastal/Black/Metallic Silver
The Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro ‘Girl Dad’ is a nod to the bond that Kobe Bryant shared with his daughters. A suede upper in muted teal built with rolled edges is contrasted with black accents on the Swoosh, collar lining and interior tongue. A chrome-plated heel counter displays Kobe's signature on the lateral side, while the inside tongue showcases a ‘Girl Dad’ inscription. The sneaker is built on a lightweight Phylon midsole with a springy Zoom Air unit in the heel. Underfoot, a herringbone-traction rubber outsole reveals a carbon fiber shank plate for midfoot support.
SKU: FQ3545-300
Retail: $190
White/Metallic Gold/Black
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro ‘Mambacita’ pays tribute to Gigi Bryant, featuring an all-over butterfly print across an upper built with off-white Engineered Mesh. An embroidered gold Swoosh adorns the lateral side, while the back heel is marked with ‘Gigi’ on the left shoe and her jersey number on the right. Performance features include a drop-in React foam midsole and a carbon fiber shank plate. A herringbone-traction rubber outsole provides maximum grip.
SKU: FV6325-100
Retail: $180
Black/Crimson Bog/Khaki
The Nike Zoom Kobe 6 Protro 'Italian Camo' 2024 brings back a 2011 colorway that celebrates Kobe Bryant's formative years in Italy. A subtle camouflage pattern in olive and black covers the micromesh upper, featuring raised polyurethane 'islands' that emulate textured snakeskin. A crimson Swoosh adorns the side panel, matching Kobe Bryant's personal logo on the tongue. The low-top is equipped with a translucent TPU heel counter which features Kobe's signature. Updated with lightweight Cushlon foam, the midsole packs a Zoom Turbo unit in the forefoot.
SKU: FQ3546-001
Retail: $190
Varsity Royal/White/University Red
The Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro 'Philly' 2024 revives the 2009 colorway that pays homage to Kobe Bryant's hometown of Philadelphia. A vibrant royal blue finish is executed on the synthetic leather upper, featuring semi-translucent quarter panels that reveal Nike's supportive Flywire technology. Branding elements include a white Swoosh outlined in crimson trim, Kobe Bryant's personal logo atop the tongue, and his signature featured on the TPU heel counter. The low-top rests on a lightweight Phylon midsole with Zoom Air cushioning in the heel.
SKU: FQ3545-400
Retail: $190
Stadium Grey/Metallic Silver/Tour Yellow
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro ‘Venice Beach’ 2024 celebrates the vibrant culture of the Los Angeles neighborhood. Splashes of red, teal and yellow enliven a seamless upper built with grey Engineered Mesh. Additional pops of color arrive via a turquoise external heel counter and an orange textile collar lining. In terms of performance, the low-top is equipped with a drop-in React foam midsole and a carbon fiber shank plate. A semi-translucent rubber outsole features a herringbone pattern for superior traction and grip.
SKU: FQ3548-001
Retail: $180
White/Court Purple/White
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Court Purple' showcases an all-over print made up of the jersey numbers that Kobe Bryant wore during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. '8' and '24' are arranged in a repeating pattern throughout the white engineered mesh upper, secured with purple laces and equipped with a padded low-cut collar. A drop-in React foam midsole delivers lightweight cushioning with each step. Underfoot, a violet-tinged translucent rubber reveals a carbon fiber shank plate for midfoot stability.
SKU: FQ3549-100
Retail: $180
White/Radiant Emerald/White
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro ‘Radiant Emerald’ features a white Engineered Mesh upper, covered in an all-over print made up of the jersey numbers that Kobe Bryant wore during his NBA career. An embroidered teal Swoosh adorns the lateral side, while the Mamba’s sheath logo adorns the tongue. The athlete’s signature appears on the lateral heel counter. Lightweight cushioning arrives via a drop-in React foam midsole. Underfoot, a herringbone-traction rubber outsole reveals an exposed carbon fiber shank plate.
SKU: FQ3549-101
Retail: $180
Black/Black/University Gold
The Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro ‘Gift of Mamba’ sports a black nubuck upper with a scaly snakeskin texture throughout the collar, forefoot overlay and Swoosh. Kobe’s signature is scrawled in yellow on the lateral side of the TPU heel counter, delivering the shoe’s lone pop of color. Lightweight cushioning arrives via a matching black Phylon midsole, featuring a large-volume Zoom Air unit in forefoot for on-court responsiveness.
SKU: FQ3544-001
Retail: $180
Bright Crimson/Black/Electric Green
The Nike Zoom Kobe 6 Protro ‘Reverse Grinch’ delivers a color-inverted version of the iconic ‘Grinch’ colorway from 2010. A bright crimson color is executed on the scaly micro-mesh upper, secured with neon green laces and accented with a contrasting black Swoosh. A padded low-cut collar allows for maximum range of motion, while a molded TPU heel counter provides rearfoot stability. The sneaker sits on a lightweight Cushlon midsole with a springy Zoom Air unit nestled in the forefoot.
SKU: FV4921-600
Retail: $190