Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bean Bryant was a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Philadelphia on August 23rd, 1978, he played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, and retired after his final game on April 13th, 2016. Bryant passed away on January 26th, 2020 as a result of a fatal helicopter accident. He was 41 years old.

Just as fans remain extremely dedicated to the late Laker legend, demand for his footwear is at all-time high. Nike’s “Protro” series (a portmanteau of Performance Retro) brought back plenty of iconic Black Mamba models in colorways new and old, a few becoming instant sellouts. The program will continue in 2024, with pairs like the Nike Kobe 4 “Girl Dad,” Nike Kobe 8 “Mambacita” and Nike Kobe 9 “Halo” standing out as highlights upon first look.

Below you’ll find our latest coverage of Kobe footwear from Nike and adidas, including new colorways, photos and release dates.

Kobe Bryant

Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Philly” Releases On April 13th

Look no further than the viral clip of him celebrating the Eagles’ 2018 championship- even if he became LA royalty later in life, Kobe Bryant...

By Matt Varga March 18, 2024
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Nike Kobe 8 Protro “University Red” Expected Fall 2024

Vanessa Bryant recently shocked Kobe nation with a first look at the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Deep Royal Blue”, revealing images of a hand x-ray...

By Sneaker News March 16, 2024
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Kobe Bryant’s Unbreakable Bond With Gigi Inspires The Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Girl Dad”

The father/daughter relationship between Kobe Bryant and Gigi is a precious bond that remained iron-clad up until their tragic final moments. Kobe pushed his second-born...

By Sneaker News March 15, 2024
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Vanessa Bryant Shares Nike Kobe 6 Protros Made For Daughters Bianka An Capri

Vanessa Bryant’s Instagram page has become a must-follow account for anyone who cherishes Nike Kobe footwear. The widow of the late Black Mamba has been...

By Sneaker News February 19, 2024
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LeBron James’ Game-Worn adidas Kobe 2 USA Is Up For Auction Again

Re-emerging once again after being up for auction in 2021, a pair of Kobe-owned, LeBron-worn Kobe 2s from his high school days is up for...

By Matt Varga February 8, 2024
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Where To Buy The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Court Purple” & Radiant Emerald”

The Year Of Kobe is set to begin as Nike and the Kobe Bryant Estate are ready to unleash the first Black Mamba shoes of...

By Sneaker News February 7, 2024
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Vanessa Bryant Reveals A Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Vino”

Vanessa Bryant is once again captivating sneakerheads by delving into her treasure trove of Kobe PEs, this time revealing a Nike Kobe 4 Protro dubbed...

By Andrew Rizzo February 5, 2024
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Kobe Bryant’s Nike Shoes Revealed In LA Dodgers Colors

Vanessa Bryant has revealed a number of Kobe 6 PEs in recent days, now joined by a Dodgers colorway featuring LA’s signature shade of blue...

By Andrew Rizzo February 1, 2024
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Vanessa Bryant Reveals Leopard Print Nike Kobe Shoes

Vanessa Bryant revealed yet another exclusive pair of Nike Kobe footwear, although these don’t appear to be attached to Valentine’s Day holiday like her previous...

By Sneaker News January 31, 2024
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