Nike Kobe 8

The Nike Kobe 8 is the eighth signature sneaker for Kobe Bryant produced by Nike and designed by Eric Avar. In 2023, the Kobe 8 returned in Protro form, officially re-launching in the all-white “Halo” colorway. In 2024, the Kobe 8 Protro will be one of Nike Basketball’s most important releases, with several styles already confirmed to drop throughout the year. The Kobe 8 “Venice Beach” brought back one of the most popular colorways from the shoe’s original 2013 run. A truly special release lands in May with the Kobe 8 “Mambacita.”  Additionally, a set of low-key styles including “Lakers Home,” “Hollywood Nights” and “Wolf Grey” colorways. are on tap for Fall.

Scroll below for the most up to date Kobe 8 release dates, information, and colorways.

Nike Kobe 8

SNKRS PASS (August 22nd): Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Halo”

Updated August 22nd, 2023: A Nike SNKRS Pass is scheduled for August 22nd at select locations in the Los Angeles area and in NYC. 1pm...

By Jared Ebanks August 10, 2023
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The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Venice Beach” Releases On April 13th

Updated March 13th, 2024: The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Venice Beach” is currently expected to release on April 13th, 2024 with an MSRP of $190. See...

By Jared Ebanks July 14, 2023
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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...

By Jared Ebanks May 10, 2023
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Nike Kobe “Black Mamba” Pack: Continuing The Low-Cut Era

Eric Avar’s Nike Zoom Kobe IV undeniably ushered in the mainstream low-cut basketball shoe era. It’s far from being the first ever to do it,...

By Sneaker News March 23, 2016
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Nike Bids Farewell To Kobe Bryant With “Black Mamba” Collection

Today, Nike unveils the Kobe Black Mamba Collection, a thirteen-shoe tribute that includes every Nike Kobe signature shoe as well as the famed Huarache 2k4 and original...

By John Kim March 21, 2016
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Nike To Release Kobe “Fade To Black” Retro Collection

One way to celebrate Kobe’s farewell to the game? Release his past models in style. Sneakerheads received one of the most thorough and profound Retro...

By John Kim February 23, 2016
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Nike Kobe 8 “Findlay Prep” PE on eBay

Nevada’s own FIndlay Prep has shaped up to be a High School hoops power house in recent years, which might explain the numerous Player Exclusives...

By John Kim June 26, 2014
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NIKEiD Kobe 8 Autographed by Swaggy P on eBay

How much is a pair of Swaggy P sneakers worth? That’s the question asked by this auction, which throws up a Lakers colored Kobe 8...

By Brendan Dunne May 21, 2014
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Nike Kobe 8 “Last Chapter” Promo Sample

The Kobe 8 is out of here, as Nike Basketball is now focused on bringing you the various Nike Kobe 9 styles. But we’re still...

By Brendan Dunne April 28, 2014
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