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
Where To Buy: Kobe “Reverse Grinch” By Nike
Nike’s “Kobe Reverse Grinch” will release for Adults and Kids on Friday, December 15th. Pricing arrives at $190 and $125, respectively, with pairs arriving to...
Nike To Relaunch The Kobe Brand Ahead Of Kobe Day (August 24th)
In March of last year, the Kobe Bryant estate and Nike, Inc. officially renewed its partnership after a short hiatus. Months later, Nike officially released...
First Look At The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Triple White”
Less than two weeks after paying homage to the life of Gianna Bryant via the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Mambacita”, the Bryant Estate and The...
Gigi Bryant’s Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Mambacita” Expected To Release On May 1st
Towards the tail end of last year, it was confirmed that the Nike Kobe 4 Protro was on its way back for Summer 2023. And...
Tyrese Haliburton’s Customs Combine The Zoom Kobe 6 And Air Zoom Generation
Averaging 32.7 points and tossing out 15.3 dimes a night over his past three games, Tyrese Haliburton has been on an absolute tear since his...
A Look Back At A Decade Of Nike’s Black History Month Collection
Each February since 2005 Nike has celebrated both the advancements and heritage of African-Americans through the brand’s universal language, kicks. What once was a simplistic...
Nike Celebrates Gigi Bryant’s Birthday With Her Very Own Kobe 4 Protro
It’s been over three years since the unfortunate passing of both Kobe Bryant as well as his daughter Gigi. Though gone, neither have been forgotten....
Vanessa Bryant Shares A Look At The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “BHM”
Before the month-long celebration of Black excellence and African-American achievements officially kicked off, Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram on the last night of January to...
Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Reverse Grinch” Releasing On December 16th
Updated July 2nd, 2023: A release date is scheduled for December 16th, 2023 ($180). — We’re less than month into the year and yet we’re...