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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 9 Elite XDR 'Strategy'
Nike Kobe 9 Elite XDR 'Strategy'

Nike Kobe 9 Elite XDR 'Strategy'

Sequoia/Reflect Silver/Rough Green/Hyper Crimson

SKU: 641714-303

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 8 Year of the Horse
Nike Kobe 8 Year of the Horse

Nike Kobe 8 Year of the Horse

Light Crimson/Bright Citron/Vivid Blue

The Kobe 8 ‘Year of the Horse’ dropped on New Year’s Day in 2014. Paying tribute to 2014 being the Year of the Horse, the low-top features a Light Crimson, Bright Citron and Vivid Blue colorway inspired by the colors most likely to bring luck in that year. It also features Kobe Bryant’s signature on the heel counter and a Lunarlon midsole for cushioning.

SKU: 639654-674

Retail: $160

Nike Kobe 8 SS Christmas (2013)
Nike Kobe 8 SS Christmas (2013)

Nike Kobe 8 SS Christmas (2013)

Black/Electric Green/Cool Grey/Metallic Gold

Following the silhouette’s lineage of Christmas-themed colorways, the Nike Kobe 8 SS features a scaly upper design with translucent grey tones throughout the seamless overlays. Its textured look is reminiscent of a snakeskin shedding, while a Christmas ornament design is featured on the lace-lock. Contrasted with a green outsole and Swoosh, the silhouette also features the classic Mamba branding throughout the tongue with Kobe’s signature on the heel.

SKU: 639522-001

Retail: $160

Nike Kobe 8 What the Kobe (2013)
Nike Kobe 8 What the Kobe (2013)

Nike Kobe 8 What the Kobe (2013)

Electric Orange/Deep Night/Violet/Bright Citrus

Released in December 2013, the limited edition Nike Kobe 8 Premium 'What The Kobe' features a vibrant combination of nearly 30 colorways from previous Kobe 8 releases. The right pair features an Electric Orange base with a Volt Swoosh, and the left pair comes with a Deep Night base with an Electric Orange Swoosh and oversized 'NIKE' branding on the medial side panel.

SKU: 635438-800

Retail: $140

Nike Kobe 8 System Green Glow Laser Orange
Nike Kobe 8 System Green Glow Laser Orange

Nike Kobe 8 System Green Glow Laser Orange

Green Glow/Laser Orange/Mineral Teal

An obvious reptilian theme is showcased on the Nike Kobe 8 ‘Green Glow’ from December 2013. The tongue tag depicts a snake wrapped around Kobe’s personal logo, while a snakeskin print, finished in a blend of Green Glow and Mineral Teal, covers the Engineered Mesh upper. Contrast coloring arrives via pops of Laser Orange on the branding elements and outsole.

SKU: 555035-304

Retail: $140

Nike Kobe 8 Mine Grey
Nike Kobe 8 Mine Grey

Nike Kobe 8 Mine Grey

Mine Grey/Court Purple/University Red/Black

The Kobe 8 ‘Mine Grey’ puts the titular color on its Engineered Mesh upper, the first of its kind on a basketball shoe. The colorway sports a graphic snakeskin print, with Court Purple emerging on the laces and branding and University Red appearing on the 3D heel counter. A full-length Lunarlon midsole promotes a cushioned ride, while the snake motif also makes its way to the snake-scale traction pattern underfoot.

SKU: 555035-003

Retail: $140

Nike Kobe 8 TB 'Gym Red'
Nike Kobe 8 TB 'Gym Red'

Nike Kobe 8 TB 'Gym Red'

Gym Red/Metallic Silver/White

SKU: 599520-603

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 8 TB 'White Navy'
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Nike Kobe 8 TB 'White Navy'

White/Midnight Navy/Metallic Silver

SKU: 599520-107

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 8 TB 'White Black'
Nike Kobe 8 TB 'White Black'

Nike Kobe 8 TB 'White Black'

White/Black/Black/Metallic Silver

SKU: 599520-111

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 8 TB 'Gorge Green'
Nike Kobe 8 TB 'Gorge Green'

Nike Kobe 8 TB 'Gorge Green'

White/Gorge Green/Metallic Silver

SKU: 599520-105

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 8 Pit Viper
Nike Kobe 8 Pit Viper

Nike Kobe 8 Pit Viper

Purple Dynasty/Green Glow/Raspberry Red

The 2013 Kobe 8 ‘Pit Viper’ features a Raspberry Red Engineered Mesh upper that’s been given a snakeskin-style appearance. Contrasting Green Glow emerges on the Swoosh, heel and lining, with System Purple on the laces, heel counter and supportive fused layer at the toe. Underfoot, the low-top sneaker comes equipped with a Lunarlon midsole.

SKU: 555035-502

Retail: $140

Nike Kobe 8 'Spark' Sample
Nike Kobe 8 'Spark' Sample

Nike Kobe 8 'Spark' Sample

Laser Orange/Cinnabar/Safety Orange

SKU: 555035-800-S

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 8 System Philippines Black Silver
Nike Kobe 8 System Philippines Black Silver

Nike Kobe 8 System Philippines Black Silver

Black/Metallic Silver/Cool Grey

The Kobe 8 PP was released in 2013 as part of the Philippines Pack. The lightweight sneaker sports a black Nike Engineered Mesh upper, reinforced by a metallic silver heel counter. The Lunarlon midsole features a black and white zigzag pattern, which also appears on the lining. A herringbone and snake scale-style design appears on the thin outsole.

SKU: 613959-001

Retail: $140

Nike Kobe 8 'Barcelona'
Nike Kobe 8 'Barcelona'

Nike Kobe 8 'Barcelona'

Deep Royal Blue/Trace Yellow/Midnight Navy

The Kobe 8 'Barcelona' features a Midnight Navy mesh upper with Tigerstripe patterns on the midsole. The low-top also sports yellow accents on the Swoosh, laces, heel and midsole, as well as leather details on the tongue and heel for added structure. A pop of red appears on the heel counter, which sports Kobe’s signature.

SKU: 555035-402

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 8 'Philippines Pack - Gym Red'
Nike Kobe 8 'Philippines Pack - Gym Red'

Nike Kobe 8 'Philippines Pack - Gym Red'

Black/Metallic Silver/Gym Red/Bright Crimson

The Nike Kobe 8 'Philippines' is one of two colorways created for the UAAP Basketball Tournament held in the Philippines. Released in 2013 and dressed in black, Metallic Silver, Gym Red and Bright Crimson, the shoe features a black Engineered Mesh upper with the Nike Swoosh in silver. Signature branding is found on the tongue and heel, both of which are coated in crimson. The full-length Lunarlon midsole and inner lining come with jagged graphics, while the rubber outsole includes a snake-scale-inspired traction pattern.

SKU: 613959-002

Retail: $140

Nike Kobe 8 Milk Snake
Nike Kobe 8 Milk Snake

Nike Kobe 8 Milk Snake

University Red/Sail/Noble Red/Pearl Grey

The Nike Kobe 8 taps into Kobe’s snake-like instincts on court with a ‘Milk Snake’ inspiration. The seamless engineered mesh upper comes dressed in a combination of red, black, and grey hues contrasted with a white midsole. Lunarlon cushioning provides advanced shock absorption when encountering harsh impact, while the glass composite shank enables greater stability for optimal performance.

SKU: 555035-601

Retail: $140

Nike Kobe 8 Challenge Red
Nike Kobe 8 Challenge Red

Nike Kobe 8 Challenge Red

Challenge Red/Reflective Silver/Team Orange/Electro Orange

The Kobe 8 ‘Challenge Red’ takes advantage of its expansive Engineered Mesh upper with a unique red and black design. A no-sew synthetic overlay in black is included for stability at the heel, while a full-length Lunarlon midsole, finished in black with red speckle detailing, provides cushioning. Underfoot, a rubber outsole combines a classic herringbone tread with a pattern inspired by snakeskin.

SKU: 555035-600

Retail: $140

Nike Kobe 8 'Challenge Red' Sample
Nike Kobe 8 'Challenge Red' Sample

Nike Kobe 8 'Challenge Red' Sample

Challenge Red/Reflective Silver/Team Orange/Electro Orange

SKU: SP13-MBSKT-511-378006

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 8 'Mambacurial'
Nike Kobe 8 'Mambacurial'

Nike Kobe 8 'Mambacurial'

Red Plum/Electric Green/Pink Flash

Inspired by Kobe Bryant’s passion for soccer, the Kobe 8 ‘Mambacurial’ takes its design cues from the Nike Mercurial Vapor 9 soccer boot. The design features a gradient fade on the upper from Red Plum at the heel to Pink Flash at the toe, with Electric Green accents on the tongue, Swoosh and outsole. Cushioning arrives via Lunarlon and Zoom Air.

SKU: 615315-500

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 8 Elite+ Black Gold
Nike Kobe 8 Elite+ Black Gold

Nike Kobe 8 Elite+ Black Gold

Black/Metallic Gold

The Nike Kobe 8 Elite+ ‘Away’ showcases a classic two-tone colorway, featuring a black engineered mesh upper accented with a metallic gold Swoosh. Additional hits of gold appear on Kobe Bryant’s personal logo on the tongue and heel, as well as Kobe’s hand-scrawled signature atop the anatomical heel counter. The tooling in matching black packs a full-length Lunarlon drop-in midsole for lightweight cushioning.

SKU: 603269-100

Retail: $220

Nike Kobe 8 GC Venice Beach (2013)
Nike Kobe 8 GC Venice Beach (2013)

Nike Kobe 8 GC Venice Beach (2013)

Stadium Grey/Metallic Silver/Tour Yellow

Mirroring the wild tones and graffiti seen on the Venice Beach boardwalk, the Nike Kobe 8 'Venice Beach' features an Engineered Mesh upper with a tie-dye pattern. The seamless design up top also allows maximum stability and airflow, while the contrasting blue midsole is the chassis for a full-length drop-in midsole featuring Lunarlon technology for a lightweight cushioning system.

SKU: 555035-002

Retail: $140

Nike Kobe 8 Playoffs Purple Platinum
Nike Kobe 8 Playoffs Purple Platinum

Nike Kobe 8 Playoffs Purple Platinum

Court Purple/Pure Platinum/Blackened Blue

The Nike Kobe 8 ‘Purple Gradient’ released in May 2013, during the NBA postseason. The performance basketball shoe is built with a tightly woven Engineered Mesh upper, adorned in a purple snakeskin print inspired by Kobe Bryant’s Black Mamba persona. A subtly speckled midsole houses a full-length Lunarlon unit for lightweight cushioning.

SKU: 555035-500

Retail: $140

Nike Kobe 8 Elite Supehero
Nike Kobe 8 Elite Supehero

Nike Kobe 8 Elite Supehero

Poison Green/Blackened Blue/Hyper Blue

Designed to celebrate Kobe Bryant’s otherworldly talents on the court, the Kobe 8 Elite ‘Superhero’ features a Poison Green engineered mesh weave upper with Dynamic Flywire technology in the forefoot for structure. The sneaker also boasts a speckled heel counter, a carbon fiber shank, 3M detailing throughout, an articulated foam tongue, and a Lunarlon midsole for added cushioning.

SKU: 586156-300

Retail: $200

Nike Kobe 8 'Easter'
Nike Kobe 8 'Easter'

Nike Kobe 8 'Easter'

Fiberglass/Court Purple/Back/Laser Purple

Appearing in an Easter inspired colorway, the Nike Kobe 8 features a seamless Engineered Mesh upper with a unique gradient design that consists of teal, yellow, and purple tones. The seamless overlays enhance forefoot support and breathability with an adaptive fit, while a full-length drop-in Lunarlon insert provides lightweight cushioning.

SKU: 555035-302

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 8 GC 'Easter'
Nike Kobe 8 GC 'Easter'

Nike Kobe 8 GC 'Easter'

Fiberglass/Court Purple/Black/Laser Purple

SKU: 555286-302

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 8 EXT Year of the Snake (Black)
Nike Kobe 8 EXT Year of the Snake (Black)

Nike Kobe 8 EXT Year of the Snake (Black)

Black/Black/Metallic Silver

Nike celebrated Lunar New Year 2013 with the Zoom Kobe 8 EXT ‘Year of the Snake,’ featuring a scaly texture on the all-black upper. The design plays off twin serpent themes, one relating to the Chinese Zodiac, the other referencing Kobe’s ‘Black Mamba’ persona. Branding elements, including a large Swoosh on the quarter panel and Kobe’s personal logo on the heel, are rendered in rough suede.

SKU: 582554-001

Retail: $150

Nike Zoom Kobe 8 EXT 'Year of the Snake - Red'
Nike Zoom Kobe 8 EXT 'Year of the Snake - Red'

Nike Zoom Kobe 8 EXT 'Year of the Snake - Red'

University Red/University Red/Court Purple

The Year of the Snake aligns with Mamba Mentality, and this special offering of the Zoom Kobe 8 commemorates Chinese Lunar New Year. The shoe replaces the usual mesh application on the upper for a tonal red suede with tan accenting throughout. The VacTech upper creates a molded fit that wraps the forefoot, while mesh accents emerge on the toe and quarter-panel to keep feet cool and comfortable.

SKU: 582554-600

Retail: $150

Nike Kobe 8 'Year of the Snake - Port Wine'
Nike Kobe 8 'Year of the Snake - Port Wine'

Nike Kobe 8 'Year of the Snake - Port Wine'

Port Wine/Pure Platinum/Team Red/Bright Citrus

The ‘Year of the Snake’ edition of the Nike Kobe 8 pairs up colors of Port Wine and Team Red. The lightest of any in the Kobe lineup, they feature a low profile with a full-length Lunarlon midsole. Identifying markers include a camo-like print upper as well as Pure Platinum Swooshes, eyelets, and heel counter donning Bryant’s signature in black.

SKU: 555035-661

Retail: $180

Nike Kobe 8+ All-Star Area 72
Nike Kobe 8+ All-Star Area 72

Nike Kobe 8+ All-Star Area 72

Bright Citrus/Sport Turquoise/Total Crimson

The Kobe 8+ AS ‘Extraterrestrial’ released in February 2013 as part of a larger Nike Basketball ‘Area 72’ collection inspired by that year’s NBA All-Star Game in Houston. The low-top features a swirling design in orange and white, meant to evoke the surface of alien planet. The one-piece engineered mesh upper rest atop a contrasting white midsole with encapsulated an Nike Zoom unit for lightweight cushioning.

SKU: 587553-800

Retail: $180