The “What The” Kobe IX Elite Protro is making its very anticipated retail return later this month. Out in front of their release we get a look at ths sneaker, via tanztz, which features visual aspects from a multitude of colors of the Kobe IX Elite. poop View this post on Instagram A post shared by ALL IN LIVE (@allinlivee) As it currently stands, the “What The” Kobe IX Elite Protro is set…
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“CHBL” Nike Kobe IV Protro: Official Images
This Kobe IV was made in homage to the Chinese High School Basketball League. They sport yellow upper that fades to a lighter shade of the hue toward the collar and wrapping the heel. Black Swooshes adorn the sides, with black also standing in for the Kobe sign on the external heel counter, as well as the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue. Kobe’s numbers “8” and “24” are stamped on each respective rear heel, while “Touch the Line,” which is a callback to a time in which Kobe was…
Read More“81 Points” Nike Kobe 1 Protro coming Spring 2026
Last seen in 2019, the “81 Points” Nike Kobe 1 Protro is in the works for a 2026 return. As can be gathered from its moniker, this was the colorway on the feet of the Black Mamba when he dropped 81 points on the Toronto Raptors, January 22, 2006. They sport a white leather upper with black stitching. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with a Kobe logo perched atop each respective tongue. Purple shoes up at the inner, while “UPTEMPO” appears in gold at the rear heel. …
Read MoreVanessa Bryant shows the new color of the Kobe IX Elite
Thursday afternoon on her Instagram account, Vanessa unveiled an as yet not previously seen colorway of the Kobe IX Elite. Appearing as more of an EXT take on the silhouette, as it is outfitted with a luxurious maroon suede with a supple-looking leather of th same hue wrapping the heel as well as the ankle. Adorning the sides are reflective Swooshes, while a metallic gold Kobe logo is perched atop the leather tongue. Underneath this upper resides a maroon midsole with an external heel cup that features a Kobe signature…
Read MoreThe “Year of the Horse” Kobe VIII Protro coming in 2026
Debuting back in 2014 in commemoration of the then Chinese Year of the Horse, this Kobe VIII is set to return in 2026 in Protro form. At this early juncture, there are no available images, but what we should be presented is a recreation of its 2014 progenitor. As was the case in 2014, they should sport a multi-red knit upper. A large golden Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with a smaller version of the branding occupying the medial ankle. Gold also shows up on the Kobe logo perched atop…
Read MoreKool x Nike Ja 2 on the way
This could be the collaboration we didn’t know we needed. Inspired by Ja Morant’s favorite two flavors of the popular beverage, cherry, and raspberry, this mismatched pair sports turquoise and pink uppers, respectively. Kool-Aid branding in the form of the Kool-Aid Man himself is perched atop the tongues, while his famous “ohhh yeah” catchphrase appears on the rear tongue. The “12:AM” that is seen on the rear heel appears the classic Kool-Aid font. Large Swooshes adorn the lateral sides, while smaller embroidered branding has it home on the medial sides. …
Read MoreA’ja Wilson gifts her teammates with pairs of her A’ONE sneaker
Out in front of the highly anticipated debut of her first signature shoe, the Nike A’ONE, 2-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson surprised her Las Vegas Aces teammates with pairs of “Pink Aura”, the debut colorway. View this post on Instagram A post shared by A’ja Wilson (@aja22wilson) The A’ONE is set to debut May 6 at SNKRS and selectretailestablishments: they will carry a $110 USD sticker price. Nike A’ONEHyper PinkFZ8605-601$1106 May 2025
Read MoreWhat in the world happened to Aaron Gordon?
In a recent interview, Aaron Gordon did not look like himself. Specifically the Nuggets forward and uncrowned slam dunk champion looked like he had been in a street fight, with hints of a shiner around his left eye and some degree of swelling around his mouth on the right side. Gordon did not divulge if he had been involved in any fisticuffs.
Read MoreAn initial look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG
When they released in 2015, the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG immediately became one of the most well-received and sought-after colorways of the AJ 1, with resell prices quickly ballooning to 4 figures. Ten years after their original release Jordan Brand is running the coveted colorway back for a second retail run. Initial images of the 2025 iteration have emerged. Like its progenitor they sport starfish at the toe as well as wrapping the heel and flanking ankle. The former is overlaid with black leather, which also shows up at the eye…
Read MoreOn foot looks for the “Psychic Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One
A new set of images of the upcoming “Psychic Blue” Air Foamposite One has come to light that allows them to be seen how they appear on feet (for those of you who are unfamiliar with how a pair of Foams look as they are worn). They sport a psychic blue Foamposite upper paired with black that shows up at the eye rows and collar and black mesh at the tongue. One Cent branding is seen at the rear heel as well as the jeweled variety on the tongue; a…
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