Category: Kobe Bryant

‘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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Official Look at Caitlin Clark’s “Indiana Fever” Kobe V Protro

Brandon King

Earlier this year, images emerged of an Indiana Fever themed colourway of the Kobe V Protro made for WNBA star Caitlin Clark. It was also revealed that this sneaker, that began its life as a PE for Clark would soon be available to the masses via a planned retail release.  Official images of this upcoming Kobe V Protro and they sport a flywire equipped midnight navy upper adorned with bright crimson and university gold bordered Swooshes on both the lateral amd medial sides. A Kobe logo is perched atop the…

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PE Corner: Kobe VI Protro Gets a Personal Twist from Caitlin Clark—Inspired by Her Dog

Brandon King

This player-exclusive iteration of the Kobe VI Protro is in commemoration of Caitlin Clark’s beloved canine, Bella.  They sport a light khaki snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with yellow Swooshes. On the insoles appears an image of Bella, while a Kobe logo is perched atop the pink tongue.  Underneath resides a sail midsole and a light khaki rubber outsole.  At this juncture there is no indication of planned retail release. Should that change it will be reported here. 

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Mark Your Calendar: “Moonwalker” Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro Releases September 10

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Eleven years after its original 2014 debut, the “Moonwalker” Kobe IX Elite Low is getting the Protro. For the unaware, the name “protro” is a pormenteau specific to the Kobe line that combines the aesthetic of a previously released shoe, while keeping it viable as a piece of modern performance equipment.  At this early juncture there are no available images of the 2025 iteration but what we should be presented with is a hyper grape, cave purple, and black knit upper with metallic silver Swooshes adorning the…

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Up Close With the ‘Total Orange‘ Nike Kobe VI Protro

Brandon King

A detailed look at the “Total Orange” Kobe VI Protro This upcoming iteration of the Kobe VI Protro sports an orange snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with silver Swooshes. Silver also shows up on the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the Kobe signature on the external heel counter.  Underneath this largely monochromatic upper resides an orange midsole and a translucent rubber outsole.  The “Total Orange” Nike Kobe VI Protro is scheduled to debut July 18.  Nike Kobe VI ProtroTotal Orange/Metallic Silver-Cosmic Clay IH1871-800$18018 July 2025…

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First Look: “EYBL” Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro Player Exclusive for 2025 Season

Brandon King

This Kobe IX Low was made for the basketballers of the Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL). They sport a racer blue knit upper with metallic silver Swooshes adorning the sides. Perched atop the black, iridescent tongue is a Kobe signature and Kobe logo, while at the rear heel are 9 alternating turquoise and peach hashes. Backing the tongue is a series of numbers, which includes “07.18.2022”, which is the day that Kobe played at Rucker Park and was dubbed “Lord of the Rings.” Underneath resides a white midsole and black…

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Nike Kobe VI Protro ‘Statue of Liberty’ Worn by Jalen Brunson Set for Holiday 2025 Release

Brandon King

In our most recent segment of PE Corner, we highlighted the “ Statue of Liberty” player-exclusive iteration of the Kobe VI Protro, which Jalen Brunson wore in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.  The subjects PE Corner normally remain in the realm of Player Exclusive footwear, a space that is largely inaccesible to the to the rank and file sneaker enthisiast. However in a atyoical turn of events, these will see a retail release.  This upcoming Kobe VI Protro features a Hyper Turquoise upper with Metallic Copper accents, paying…

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PE Corner: Jalen Brunson Debuts Nike Kobe 6 Protro ‘Statue of Liberty’ PE in East Finals

Brandon King

During Game 2 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson debuted a striking new Player Exclusive (PE) sneaker: the Nike Kobe 6 Protro, dubbed the“Statue of Liberty.” They sport a turquoise snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with bronze Swooshes. Bronze also shows up at the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the external heel counter, the later also being home to a Kobe signature.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a turquoise midsole and marbled rubber outsole.  As was the case in…

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Official Look: Nike Kobe 4 Protro ‘CHBL’ Honors China’s High School Basketball Legacy

Brandon King

The “CHBL” Nike Kobe IV Protro was made in homage to the Chinese High School Basketball League and its players who don’t take shortcuts.  This morning Nike officially unveiled this upcoming colorway of the Kobe IV Protro in a video posted to their various social media outlets.  As it currently stands, these are planned to debut this summer at Nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 190 USD sticker price.  Nike Kobe IV Protro Lightening/ Black/Soft Yellow/Dusty CactusIH0587-700$190Summer 2025 Images via Nike Basketball 

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