Tag: Kobe Bryant Signature Line

PE Corner: Jalen Brunson debuts new Kobe VI Protro colorway against Pacers

Brandon King

The Eastern Conference Finals that pits the New York Knicks against the Indiana Pacers tipped off tonight and Knicks’ guard Jalen Brunson broke out a new colorway of the Kobe VI Protro.  They sport a lavender upper that fades to a soft pink. A purple and lavender tessellated pattern wraps the heel, with white Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. Perched atop the tongue is a Kobe logo, while a Kobe signature takes its usual position on the external heel counter.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a pink midsole…

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“Lower Merion Away” Kobe V Protro coming in 2026

Brandon King

These Kobe V Protros were made for the Aces of Lower Merion High, the alma mater of the late, great Kobe Bryant.  At this juncture there are images of the 2026 iteration, however wha we should see is a metallic silver and team red Flywire-equipped upper. Team red Swooshes should adorn the sides with a Kobe logo. of the same hue perched atop the tongue.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a team red rubber outsole.  The “Lower Merion Away” Kobe V Protro is planned to make its second retail…

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PE Corner: The “Year of the Mamba” Kobe V Protro PE

Brandon King

This Player Exclusive iteration of the “Year of the Mamba Kobe V Protro features an all black FlyWire equipped upper. The Swoosh on the lateral side is in the ophidian embrace of a Black Mamba , while more conventional bending resides on the medial side.  A volt Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue, offering a bit of visual variety, while a silver Kobe signature is seen on the external heel counter. Underneath the upper resides a black midsole and black rubber outsole. There is no indication of a pending…

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PE Corner: Caitlin Clark wears “Rookie of the Year” Kobe V Protro in season opener

Brandon King

Sunday in the Indiana Fever’s nationally televised season opener against the Chicago Sky, Caitlin Clark broke out this player reclusive iteration of the Kobe V Protro.  They sport a semi-gloss metallic silver upper adorned on the sides with red Swooshes. Red also takes care of the inner, collar, tongue, laces, and the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue.  A shiny external heel counter that is home to a Kobe signature. Underneath resides a silver midsole and a red rubber outsole.  At this time, there is no indication of a planned…

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The best look yet of the 2025 “What The” Kobe IX Elite Protro 

Brandon King

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 

Brandon King

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…

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“81 Points” Nike Kobe 1 Protro coming Spring 2026

Brandon King

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. …

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Vanessa Bryant shows the new color of the Kobe IX Elite

Brandon King

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…

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The “Year of the Horse” Kobe VIII Protro coming in 2026

Brandon King

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…

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PE Corner: That time Kobe wore these Kobe VIs

Brandon King

Many of the subjects of our PE Corner segment have been Kobes, this is the first time a pair is being highlighted a pair worn by the man himself, the late, great Kobe Bryant.  This Mamba exclusive iteration of the Zoom Kobe VI sports a purple-scaled up in which the purple neatly appears black. Speaking of black, that is the hue of the Swooshes that adorns the sides. Black can also be worn via the leather overlay that wraps the heel, the Kobe logo that is perched atop the purple…

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