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. Mamba Day in April brought a three-pack of massive releases- the Kobe 8 “Venice Beach,” Kobe 6 “Italian Camo” and Kobe 4 “Philly” all sold out instantly after dropping on the 12th. If you missed out, there’s still plenty of big releases still on the horizon- the Kobe 8 “Mambacita,” (May 1st) Kobe 4 “Girl Dad” (May 31st) and a slew of neutral Kobe 8 Protro releases like the “Hollywood Nights” and “Wolf Grey” are still on tap for the rest of the year.
Below you’ll find our latest coverage of Bryant’s footwear from Nike and adidas, including new colorways, photos and release dates.
Kobe Bryant
Undefeated To Re-release Their Nike Kobe 4 Protro Collaboration On April 2nd
Kobe‘s passing is a tragedy still felt throughout the entire world. And though difficult, Nike is attempting to preserve the Black Mamba’s legacy by way...
First Look At The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “POP”
Following Kobe‘s passing, Nike rightly put a pause on all of the athlete’s signature releases. As a result, many a planned colorway was shelved indefinitely...
LeBron James’ Game-Worn adidas Kobes, Gifted By Bryant Himself, Is Up For Auction
It’s been one year since Kobe Bryant and eight others passed in a tragic helicopter ride. And while still difficult to process, Bryant’s death has...
PJ Tucker’s Honors The Air Yeezy 2 “Cheetah” With A Nike Kobe 6 Protro PE
Resident sneaker king of the NBA, with an NBA contract fueling all his sneaker purchasing, got the ultimate plug locked in when he signed an...
A Year Later
Kobe Bryant’s death was one year ago today. The truth is, the loss of his life and the eight other souls on that ill-fated helicopter...
Official Images Of The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “All-Star”
In just a mere 6 days, it will have been an entire year since Kobe Bryant‘s death, a loss that will be felt for many,...
The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Grinch” Releases Tomorrow
Although the late Kobe Bryant‘s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has been postponed until May 2021, the release of the Nike...
Here’s What’s New With The Nike Kobe 6 Protro
Although the late Kobe Bryant‘s signature sneaker line has delivered dozens of propositions adopted for the lifestyle space, performance-basketball is at its core. As has...
Nike Is Officially Bringing Back The Kobe 6 Protro “Grinch”
With the arrival of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro, we’re to see retros of longtime favorites. And while there’s quite a couple to look forward...