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
Nike Kobe 4 Protro Set To Return Summer 2023
Ever since it was announced in March that the Kobe Bryant Estate and Nike had officially renewed their partnership, anticipation surrounding The Swoosh’s next slate...
adidas To Reissue The Crazy 1 “Lakers Home” On November 11th
Earlier this year, it was revealed that adidas would be bringing back a classic — the Kobe, or the Crazy 1 as many know it...
A Lakers-Friendly “Regal Purple” Paints The Retro adidas Crazy 1
As one of the most controversial builds in the late Kobe Bryant’s signature silhouette career with both adidas and Nike, the formerly referenced adidas Kobe...
Kobe Bryant’s adidas Crazy 1 To Release In “Snakeskin”
Despite fans demanding Protro releases from the late Kobe Bryant‘s signature sneaker line with Nike, followers of the Los Angeles Lakers legend have recently been...
The Nike Kobe 6 Prelude Is Rumored To Release Again
With the Kobe Bryant estate officially renewing its partnership with Nike, fans of the Black Mamba should be excited for what’s to come for the...
On-Foot Look At The adidas Crazy 1 “Metallic Silver” Retro
Although the Kobe Bryant Estate has renewed its partnership with NIKE, Inc., adidas – the sportswear behemoth that signed the late Los Angeles Laker first – is...
How To Buy The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Mambacita”
After the official images of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Mambacita”, a release was expected to arrive soon. Today, Nike SNKRS reveals the official release...
Official Images Of The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Mambacita”
Several things changed with the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, daughter “Gigi” and seven others in an ill-fated helicopter accident on January 26th, 2020. The...
The Kobe Bryant Estate And Nike To Officially Continue Partnership
Nearly one year ago, Kobe Bryant’s existing contract with Nike was coming to an end. Player contracts entering renegotiations are a norm in the industry,...