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

Official Images Of The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Court Purple”

Updated January 25th, 2024: Official images of the Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Court Purple” have been uploaded. In the first week of October, it was...

By Jared Ebanks October 20, 2023
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P.J. Tucker Gifts Devin Booker His Nike Kobe 6 “Ukraine” PE

Throughout the NBA preseason, Devin Booker has elected to continue rocking Kobe Protros in lieu of his first signature silhouette’s release later this holiday season....

By Jared Ebanks October 13, 2023
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The Nike Kobe 6 Protro Helps Celebrate Black History Month

From this year to the next, the Kobe Brand has in store for us countless different releases. And in addition to new colorways of signatures...

By Michael Le October 6, 2023
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The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Radiant Emerald” Honors The Black Mamba’s Jersey Numbers

UPDATE November 14th, 2023: New images have been added below. – With Nike Basketball and the Kobe Bryant estate announcing the Kobe Brand, the Black...

By Sneaker News October 4, 2023
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The adidas Crazy 8 “Knicks” Is Set To Release On September 18th

Kobe Bryant‘s presence is still felt three years after his tragic passing. As Vanessa Bryant and the rest of the Kobe Bryant Estate continue to...

By Jovani Hernandez September 11, 2023
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Where To Buy: Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Black Mamba”

UPDATED December 22nd, 2023: A SNKRS Pass at Undefeated locations for the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Black Mamba” is scheduled for 2:15pm EST here. –...

By Michael Le September 7, 2023
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First Look At The Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Bicoastal”

The Nike Kobe brand officially relaunched last month to coincide with the late Kobe Bryant’s birthday week. The Swoosh and the late Bryant’s estate continue...

By Jovani Hernandez September 6, 2023
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The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Reverse Grinch” Is Dropping In Grade School Sizes

Spearheaded by an appearance via Anthony Davis’ Instagram story, the Kobe 6 Protro “Reverse Grinch” has resided in obscurity since 2021. That was until this...

By Jared Ebanks August 30, 2023
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Mamba Day SNKRS Shock Drop Expected At 8:24 AM PST

SNKRS SHOCK DROP LINK HERE DRAW OPEN UNTIL 8:34 AM PST / 11:34 AM EST Nike is celebrating Mamba Day on SNKRS with a Shock...

By Sneaker News August 24, 2023
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