Tag: Kobe Bryant Signature Line

Vanessa Bryant shows off cheetah-themed Kobe VIII Protro

Brandon King

For the third time this week, Vanessa Bryant has introduced the world to a never-before-seen look of a Kobe sneaker. The latest is a Kobe VIII Protro with a cheetah-inspired aesthetic. It sports an all-over cheetah print upper with gold showing up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral sides, as well as the Kobe logos on the tongue and rear heel. Black is seen on the inner, as well as the Kobe signature external heel counter. Underneath resides a white midsole and sail rubber outsole. As these are reportedly…

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Vanessa Bryant unveils another Kobe PE

Brandon King

Earlier in the week Vanessa Bryant posted a pair of never-before-seen Kobe VIII Protros on her Instagram and Tuesday she introduced the world to a new Kobe IV PE. It sports a pink tumbled leather upper with white tumbled leather Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides; the same hue is also present on the external heel cup. Pink shows up once again at the inner and with a silver Kobe logo. Underneath resides a pink midsole and white rubber outsole. As Mrs. Bryant herself referred to these as a…

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Vanessa Bryant unveils Valentines Day themed Kobe VIII

Brandon King

Earlier today on her Instagram story, Vanessa Bryant showed a never before seen color of the Kobe VIII. This iteration of the VIII Protro sports a red knit upper with deeper red embroidered hearts scattered across its landscape that gives it a Valentine’s Day feel. White shows up via the embroidered Swooshes on the sides and the Kobe logos on the tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a red midsole and a red rubber outsole. More information on a potential release will be reported as it avails itself.

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Bronny James wears “USC” Nike Kobe VIII Protro

Brandon King

in a recent game, USC freshman Bronny James was wearing the “USC” iteration of the Kobe Protro VIII, which shouldn’t be too much of a shock, as he is a member of the basketball team. The white-based colorway features USC branding on the left tongue with maroon showing up on the side Swooshes, heel counter and inner. Gold can be seen the tongue branding, as well as the Kobe logo on the rear wheel. Underneath resides a white midsole and maroon rubber outsole. As it currently stands, there is no…

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Jalen Brown wears Kobe VI Protro honoring Kobe and Gigi Bryant

Brandon King

In a recent game, Jalen Brown took the court wearing a commemorative pair of “Reverse Grinch” Kobe VI Protro. On the sides that are normally occupied by black Swooshes sport murals of Kobe and Gigi on the lateral sides, while reading “In Loving Memory of” “Kobe and Gigi” on the medial side of each respective shoe. A Jaylen logo on the heel completes this aesthetic.

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”Christmas” Kobe IX Elite coming next year

Brandon King

There is great news on the horizon for fans of the Kobe IX, the “Christmas” Kobe IX Elite is making its return. at this early juncture, there are no available images of the upcoming sneaker, but the 2024 iteration should be a faithful recreation of its 2014 progenitor. This means we should se a Kobe IX Elite with a red and white woven upper with black FlyWire cables. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides , with a Kobe logo at home on the red tongue. On the rear…

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Take a look at these latest images of the “Girl Dad” Nike Kobe IV Protro

Brandon King

Initial images of the ‘Bicoastal” Nike Kobe IV Protro emerged recently. A new set of pictures has surfaced that allow for a much better visual acessment of this upcoming sneaker. It sports s a light green suede upper adorned on the sides with black Swooshes; black can also be seen on the laces, and inner. A Kobe signature can be seen on the silver external heel cup, while “24” is stamped on the heel and embroidered Kobe logo on the tongues. On the rear of the aforemnationed tongue, reads “Girl…

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An initial look at the “Bicoastal” Nike Kobe IV Protro

Brandon King

The “Bicoastal” Nike Kobe IV is one of a plethora of colours of the silhouette that Nike will supply to the death profiteers, err, release in 2024. An initial image of this upcoming iteration of the IV Protro has come to light. What we see is a Kobe IV that appears to sport a green nubuck upper with black present at the side Swoosh, inner, as well as laces. A Kobe signature adorned metallic silver external heel counter wraps the rear foot. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a green misldsole…

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“Gold Medal” Nike Kobe IV Protro coming next fall

Brandon King

Fifteen years after its original 2009 debut, the “Gold Medal” Kobe IV is planned to make its return next fall in Protro form. At this juncture there are no images available, but what is known is they will make use of a white, dark obsidian, varsity red and metallic gold color palette. The hopeful anticipation is that Nike doesn’t mess these up, meaning we should see a Kobe IV with metallic gold at the toe, forefoot, collar and external heel cup. The midfoot is occupied with a white side panels…

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”Radiant Emerald” Nike Kobe VIII Protro coming February 2024

Brandon King

Next spring will see the arrival of the “Radiant Emerald” Kobe VIII Protro. . It sports a while engineered mesh upper decked out with Kobe’s “8” and “24” jersey numbers. Embroidered radiant emerald Swooshes adorn the lateral sides, with smaller branding at home on the medial collar. Emerald radiant also shows up on the Kobe logos on the tongue and rear heel, as well as the Kobe signature on the external heel counter. Below the aforementioned upper resides a white Cushlon midsole augmented wit Zoom Air cushioning and an emerald…

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