”Mambacita” Nike Kobe III Low Protro coming in May

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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“Mambacita” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming May 1 on SNKRS Early Access

I had a suspicion that somehow Nike would louse up the ”Mambacita” Kobe VI Protro release. I thought they would likely get “Doernbechered” , meaning a shoe meant to benefit a good cause would largely be absorbed by resellers, the price inflated to an astronomical level, not only tarnishing the purpose of the release but effectively locking out many of the true enthusiasts of that shoe. It seems that by the decision to release the ”Mambacita” via Exclusive Access on the SNKRS app, a platform already synonymous with leaving sneakerheads…

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