Category: Kobe Bryant

”Christmas” Kobe III coming this holiday season

Brandon King

The Kobe III is getting the Protro treatment as seen with the return of the halo colorway, however, images have surfaced of another colorway of the model in a Christmas-themed colorway. They featured a swirly, black blue, and white pattern at the toe cap. It subtly transitions to white towards the heel. An iridescent swoosh wrapped the heel while the Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue, with additional smaller branding scene at the aforementioned heel.  The midsole that resides below the previously referenced uppers follows the same coloration pattern…

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“Moonwalker” Nike Kobe IX Elite Low Protro release date changed

Brandon King

Inspired by Michael Jackson’s Moonwalk,  this Kobe IX Elite Low Protro sports a hyper grape Flyknit upper adorned on the sides with silver Swooshes.  Black shows up at the inner, with a silver Kobe logo perched atop the tongue.  On the rear heel, nine hash marks can be seen, completing an upper that sits atop an updated midsole that can handle the cushioning demands of today’s players. Additionally  a translucent rubber outsole under which a lunar landscape can be seen further tying together the moonwalker theme.  Initially reported to return September 10,…

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PE Corner: “The Academy” Nike Kobe V Protro EYBL PE 

Brandon King

This iteration of the Kobe V Protro was given to the basketballers of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL): The Academy.  They sport a mint and black synthetic fused upper adorned on the sides with black Swooshes. Perched atop the mint tongue is a black Kobe logo. Royal blue is seen at the top of the rear heel, while underneath is an external heel counter that sports a Kobe signature.  Underneath this upper resides a black midsole and as well as a rubber outsole of the same hue.  As…

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An initial look at the “Moonwalker” Nike Zoom IX Low Protro

Brandon King

Initial images of the “Moonwalker” Nike Kobe IX Elite Low Protro have finally come to light. As was the case with their 2014 progenitor, they sport a beautiful and eye-catching purple knit upper adorned on the sides with metallic silver Swooshes. Nine hashes occupy the rear heel, while a Kobe signature and logo are perched atop the purple tongue. The black midsole that resides underneath the aforementioned upper flanks the heel and a lunar landscape pattern can be seen below the translucent rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Moonwalker”…

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Kyrie Irving stands up for Kobe: “Put some respect where it’s due!”

Brandon King

The media arm of Klutch Sports and their network of acolytes have been on a jihad to destroy the legacy of Kobe Bryant and Kyrie Irving had enough of the disrespect.  The Dallas Mavericks star, who was close with the late, great Mamba, discussed the disturbing trend on a recent livestream.  “If y’all don’t knock that sh-t off. I’m talking to y’all at home, the fuc—-g media talking heads, the ones that casually, throw names around. If you don’t knock it off, you weren’t like that. Not everyone could be…

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PE Corner: Caitlin Clark Unveils Kobe V Protro PE at WNBA All-Star Weekend

Brandon King

Though injury kept her from playing in this weekend’s WNBA All-Star game, from the ankle down the Indiana Fever made a statement with her footgame.  Clark unveiled an All-Star-inspired Kobe V Protro that features a navy base with fuse panels that start off yellow but transition to an intense orange at the eye row. Orange Swooshes adorn the sides with a Kobe logo perched atop the navy tongue.  Residing below the aforementioned upper resides a midsole that follows the same coloration pattern of the upper and a translucent rubber outsole. …

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“University Red” Kobe IX Low Protro EM Set to Heat Up Fall 2025

Brandon King

The “University Red” is a new color way of the Kobe IX Low Protro EM that is primed for a fall 2025 release.  They sport a university red engineered mesh upper with white Swooshes adorning the sides. White also shows up on the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the nine hash marks that occupy the rear heel.  Underneath resides a red speckled white midsole and black stability rails, the ones at the lateral rear heel feature a Kobe signature. A white rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. …

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“Halo” Kobe III Protro: An initial look

Brandon King

Worn by Kobe Bryant in the 2007-08 season, the Kobe III is the latest model to get the Protro (performance retro) treatment.  Initial images of the “Halo”, one of the reintroductory colorways have come to light. This monochromatic colorway sports an all white mesh upper with improvedpadding at the tongue. A white Swoosh is seen at the rear heel, while a Kobe logo is perched atop the iridescent tongue.  In addition to the extra padding at the tongue, other Protro performance upgrades includes a Zoom Air strobel as well as…

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‘All-Star’ Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 Reportedly Returning in Spring 2026

Brandon King

Originally debuting in 2004 and last seen in 2016, the “All-Star” Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 is returning in 2026, according to KicksFinder At this juncture there are no available images of the 2025 iteration, however what we should be presented with is a white upper overlaid with red red-bordered blue nubuck at the toe. Royal blue Swooshes adorn the lateral side, while the medial is home to a field of perforations. Ovoid cut-outs on the ankle allow for additional comfort and ventilation.  The ankle strap should read “HUARACHE 2K4”…

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“Triple White” Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Surfaces

Brandon King

This sneaker tribute to the late, great, Kobe Bryant comes to us in the form of the classic Air Force 1 Low. It sports an all-white snake-scaled upper with Kobe’s numbers “8” and “24” embroidered on each respective rear heel overlay. The lace dubraes respectively read “MAMBA” and “FOREVER”, while a stamped Kobe logo is seen on the lateral, lower heel.  Underneath resides the standard Air Force 1 midsole and rubber outsole.  The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low is expected to debut this fall at nike.com and…

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