Tag: Kobe Bryant Signature Line

“Orange County” Nike Kobe VI Protro making its return in 2021

Brandon King

The “Orange County” was one of four Souothern California inspired colours of Kobe’s sixth signature model that was released for the 2011 NBA All-Star game. It will be returning in what is becoming a packed 2021 , in terms of high calibre releases. It should stay true to its original 2011 aesthetic, meaning it will feature a blend of yellows and oranges arranged to mimic the California sunset. Silver Swooshes are present on the lateral and medial sides, with an external heel counter of the same hue. This upper sits…

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“Forest Green” Nike Kobe 5 Protro EYBL

Brandon King

Had Nike’s Elite Youth Basketball League ( EYBL) not been another sports victim of the coronavirus pandemic, these Kobe 5 Protros would be one of the kicks the players would take to the court. These feature a mostly forest green upper with some areas of white at the toe, forefoot and the eyebrows. Bronze appears not he lateral and medial Swooshes, tongue logos ( Kobe on the right and that of the EYBL on the left) Kobe signature on the heels. The aesthetic is completed by a forest green midsole…

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This Kobe 5 Protro releases later this month

Brandon King

This Nike Kobe 5 Protro combines visual attributes from the home and away pairs that Kobe Bryant wore in the 2010 NBA Finals. The lateral side of the left shoe features the layering of the “Parade” PE , while the medial side sports the clean white and gold look of the “Big Stage” PE. The aesthetic is reversed for the right shoe. A black midsole and a milky translucent midsole completes the aesthetic. Look for this Kobe 5 Protro to make its retail debut August 23 at nike.com and select…

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“Alternate Bruce Lee” Nike Kobe 5 Protro: Official Images

Brandon King

As the moniker implies, this Kobe 5 Protro is the alternate to the “Bruce Lee” Kobe 5. It sports white and black color blocking at the upper. Red borders the lateral and medial Swooshes and also remains for the claw marks at the forefoot. A black Kobe logo and del sol signature on the heel completes the look of the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole with a black lateral forefoot section and white outsole with heel Kobe logo. The “Alternate Bruce Lee ” is slated to…

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“Think Pink” Nike Kobe 6 Protro coming back in early 2021

Brandon King

In 2021 , the “Think Pink” Kobe 6 will amongst several returning in 2021 in Protro form. There are no images available as of yet, but the prevailing expectation is that of a shoe that’s a faithful reproduction of the original, using the same pinkfire, metallic silver and white color palette and sporting a pink upper with white lateral and medial swooshes, pink ribbon logo, white midsole and outsole. The “Think Pink” Nike Kobe 6 Protro is to release during the early portion of 2021 at nike.com and select retail…

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“Grinch” Nike Kobe Protro 6 coming back in early 2021

Brandon King

The “Grinch” colorway of the Kobe VI initially released Christmas of 2010. Eleven years later Nike Basketball looks to bring it back in Protro form. Although no images are available this early juncture, it should make use of its original green apple, volt, crimson color palette and aesthetic. The”Grinch” Kobe 6 Protro is expected to release early in 2021 at nike.com and select retail establishments. Nike Kobe 6 Protro Apple/Volt/Crimson/Black CW2190-300 $TBA Early 2021 Pictured below is the original “Grinch” Kobe VI

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“Lakers” Kobe V Protro: Official Images

Brandon King

At the All-Star Game last weekend, Anthony Davis debuted a new color, a never before seen Lakers-themed colorway of the Kobe V Protro. Official images of this shoe , which is rumoured to be dropping in March, have come to light. It sports a black and purple upper with gold trimming and detailing. A white midsole and translucent outsole completes the aesthetic. Nike Kobe V ProtroCD4991-500March 26, 2020 ( tentative)

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Undefeated x Nike Kobe 4 Protro Collection releasing on Mamba Day

Brandon King

The Undefeated x Nike Kobe 4 Protro is a four sneaker collection that was a result of the latest collaboration between Undefeated and Nike Basketball. Each of the four colors is inspired by a different ballclub – green for the Milwaukee Bucks; orange for the Phoenix Suns; teal for the San Antonio Spurs and purple for the Los Angeles Lakers. All of the sneakers sport a shiny upper, Undefeated and Kobe logos on the tongues, insoles and aglets, and “8” and “24” on the heels. Each of the four colorways…

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“Suns” Undefeated x Nike Kobe 4 Protro: Official Images

Brandon King

This collaborative Kobe 4 is inspired by the Phoenix Suns. It features an orange patent leather upper accented by purple at the “8” and “24” at the heel, on the Undefeated and Kobe logos on the tongue and insoles, on the inner and bordering the lateral and medial side Swooshes. A white midsole and mostly white outsole with purp[le and orange completes the aesthetic. The “Suns” Undefeated x Nike Kobe 4 Protro is set to release on Mamba Day, August 24, at nike.com and select UNDFTD locations. The sticker price…

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“Spurs” UNDFTD x Nike Kobe 4 Protro : Official Images

Brandon King

This Kobe 4 is one of four collaborative doorways between undefeated and Nike Basketball. inspired by the San Antonio Spurs throwback colors , it sports a teal patent leather upper with orange bordering the lateral and medial swooshes, the “8” and “24” on the heel, the Undefeated and Kobe logos on the tongue and on the inner. This upper sits atop a white midsole and a white and orange outsole. The “Spurs” Undefeated x Nike Kobe 4 is set to release on Mamba Day, August 24 at nike.com and select…

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