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
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...
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...
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...
Vanessa Bryant Reveals A Nike Kobe 4 Protro PE Covered In Pink
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, social media is bound to explode in content that encapsulates the love language of gifts. Flowers, chocolates, and other...
Vanessa Bryant Reveals Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Wifey” PE Ahead Of Valentine’s Day
Since the tragic death of her husband, Vanessa Bryant has taken it upon herself to lead the growth of the Kobe Brand within Nike. Already,...
Kobe Bryant SBs? The Black Mamba & Nike Skateboarding Could Be Dropping A Collaboration In 2024
Kobe Bryant’s love for sport didn’t stop at basketball. He was an avid fan of skateboarding, appearing alongside Paul Rodriguez in an epic ad the...
Oregon Ducks Basketball Reveal Nike Kobe 8 Protro PEs
Oregon has often used its affiliation with Nike as part of its recruitment pitch to young talents. This assortment of Nike Kobe 8 Protro Player...
Travis Scott Dominates 2023’s Most Wanted Shoes On Nike SNKRS
Have you finalized your “Top 5” lists of sneakers? The year’s about to come to an end, and Nike just revealed its five most coveted...
Nike’s Kobe 9 “Christmas” To Get The Protro Treatment In 2024
With the Kobe Reverse Grinch having come and gone, more rumors of the Kobe Brand’s next releases continue to emerge. The latest?: A Nike Kobe...