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
The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “5 Rings” Releases On October 15th
Since the celebrations of Mamba Week back in August, the Swoosh team has continued their run Kobe 5 Protros with a duo of public releases...
Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Chaos” Releasing Summer 2021
NIKE, Inc. has been heavily criticized for the handling of this year’s “Mamba Week“, but the Swoosh conglomerate is moving forward with endeavors that may...
The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Demar DeRozan” Releases September 18th
Mamba Week, while eventful all in all, was only one small part in Nike’s plans to celebrate Kobe Bryant‘s life. The releases, which tapped into...
The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “PJ Tucker” Releases On September 25th
Towards the end of August, Nike Basketball made the decision to commemorate the death of the great Kobe Bryant with “Mamba Week”, an entire seven...
Kobe Bryant’s Nike Mamba Fury Releases In New Team Colorways
All week long, the celebrations of Mamba Week are present through that of countless social media posts, Kobe tributes found on the specially-designed black/yellow Laker...
The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “5x Champ” Releases Tomorrow
With the release of the Kobe 5 Big Stage in only a few hours, Nike starts strong a celebration known better as “Mamba Week.” Kicked...
The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “5 Rings” Is Releasing In 2020
With Nike officially set to bring the Kobe 5 Protro back onto the market for the first time since Kobe’s tragic passing in January, the...
The Nike Kobe 5 “Big Stage” Releases On August 23rd At 2PM ET
Nike’s Mamba Week starts a celebration well-deserved, an homage to the late Kobe Bryant and the legacy he leaves behind as the Black Mamba. Starting...
Nike Kobe 5 Protro “5x Champ” Releasing In Grade School Sizes
To say that Kobe’s untimely death was a travesty is an understatement. But through the family that survives him, his undying fans, and his long-running...