Category: Kobe Bryant

Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Polka Dot” Pack Celebrates Kobe and Vanessa Bryant’s Love Story

Brandon King

Nike Basketball continues to honor Kobe Bryant’s legacy with one of the year’s most heartfelt releases. The upcoming Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Polka Dot” Pack draws inspiration from Kobe and Vanessa Bryant’s shared love for Disney and the enduring bond that defined their relationship. The collection features two complementary colorways that appear to represent the iconic Disney duo, Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The “Polka Dot White” edition pairs a clean white snakeskin-inspired upper with oversized red polka dots, a black Swoosh, and red accents along the outsole and heel. Its…

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Official Images Reveal the 2026 “Dodgers,”Nike Kobe V Protro Ahead of August 15 Release

Brandon King

The wait is nearly over for one of the year’s most anticipated Kobe releases. Nike has officially unveiled the “Dodgers” Nike Kobe V Protro giving sneakerheads a detailed look at the Los Angeles-inspired colorway ahead of its August launch. Drawing inspiration from the city’s iconic baseball culture while honoring Kobe Bryant’s enduring legacy, the release is expected to be one of the most coveted drops of the summer. The sneaker is dressed in a vibrant Rush Blue upper that immediately evokes the colors of Los Angeles’ beloved baseball team. A…

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PE Corner: Caitlin Clark unveils “Sonic” Nike Kobe V Protro PE

Brandon King

Sunday Caitlin Clark helped the Indiana Fever get their first home win of the season with a 89-78 win over the Seattle Storm.  Clark , who posted a near triple double with 21 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds, did so in style as she introduced the world to a new Playern Exclusive iteration on the Nike Kobe V Protro.  Inspired by Sega’s blue, briskly running hedgehog, they featured a white and royal fused upper with gold-bordered Swooshes adorning the sides. Metallic gold shows up at the heel counter and…

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Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Coconut Milk” Set For June Release

Brandon King

New images of the upcoming Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Coconut Milk” have emerged courtesy of ath.snkrs, giving sneaker fans another detailed look at one of the more anticipated Kobe releases of the summer. The upcoming Kobe V Protro sports a clean “Coconut Milk” base, complemented by Bright Spruce overlays and contrasting hits of University Red throughout the sneaker. A white Kobe sheath logo appears on the tongue, while Caitlin Clark branding is reportedly placed at the heel, further cementing her growing partnership presence within Nike Basketball’s Kobe…

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PE Corner: Jalen Brunson debuts new Kobe III Low Protro PE

Brandon King

Although it went longer than they or their fans would have liked, the Knicks were able to get by the Atlanta Hawks 4-2 in the opening round the Eastern Conference playoffs.  As the Knicks season continues on, that means we get to see how deep does Jalen Brunson’s bag of Kobe PEs goes. His latest was this Kobe III Protro Low, which he broke out in the Knicks 137-98 public caning of the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their second round series.  They feature a gradient upper that transitions…

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“Denim” Nike x Kobe Bryant Air Force 1 Low coming this summer 

Brandon King

This upcoming Kobe x Nike Air Force brings a color way, once part of a quite limited 2006 PE release, to the masses.  Light grey denim forms the foundational layer, which is overlaid with that of darker, navy denim at the toe, eye rows flanking the ankle, as well as wrapping the heel. Orange stitching connects all the panels, as well as the Swooshes that adorn the sides, adds a visual pop, with a Kobe logo in the same color appears on the lower lateral heel.  Undereath the aaformentioned upper…

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“All-Star” Nike Kobe IV Protro to return next spring

Brandon King

The spring of 2027 will see the return of the “All-Star” Nike Kobe IV Protro.  Originally released in 2009, they were on the feet of the late great Kobe Bryant in that season’s All-Star Game, as he scored 27 points and 4 steals, splitting MVP honors with former running mate Shaquille O’Neal ( who had 17 points in just 11 minutes) in the first time the two shared the court as teammates since 2004.  The hope and the expectation is that the folks in Beaverton will roll out a proper…

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”Mambacita” Nike Kobe III Low Protro coming in May

Brandon King

Nike is dropping another Kobe sneaker commemorating Gigi Bryant.  This time the Kobe III gets the Mambacita treatment, with the special edition model utilizing a white, black and metallic gold color palette. Patent leather shows up at the toe cap and wrapping the heel, bookending a white mesh and synthetic mid section.  The patent edges feature the pinking ( the saw tooth serrated edges ) and the broguing ( the decorative punched holes) typically seen on wingtips, adding a touch of elegance to the aesthetic.  Gold detailing at the rear…

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”Atomic Pink” Nike Kobe III Protro Low coming July 1

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Nike is breathing new life into the Kobe III Protro, a previously overlooked silhouette in the venerable Kobe line, with multiple releases on its upcoming docket. One of those is a lower collared iteration that was seen on the feet of Michigan commit and five-star recruit Brandon McCoy Jr at the Nike Hoop summit They feature an atomic pink upper with bright crimson taking care of the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the Swoosh that wraps the rear heel as well as the laces. Underenath the…

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PE Corner: Jalen Brunson Unveils “Jordyn” Nike Kobe V Protro PE Inspired by His Daughter

Brandon King

In what amounted to a glorified scrimmage disguised as an NBA game, the New York Knicks dismantled the Chicago Bulls 136-96—and Jalen Brunson made sure to bring heat to the hardwood. Brunson debuted a heartfelt new Kobe V Protro Player Exclusive, dubbed the “Jordyn” PE, inspired by his daughter. The sneaker features a pink Flywire-equipped base, overlaid with a fused layer adorned in a repeating heart pattern—an unmistakable nod to its inspiration. That same motif carries onto the tongue, while an embroidered heart at the heel further reinforces the personal…

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