Jasmine Tang The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Grinch” was a most-cop on many of our agendas on Christmas Eve Although not all of us were gifted a W by the SNKRS app, another Nike basketball—the LeBron Witness 5—sneaker is getting a very similar color treatment.
While it sports primarily green base and reddish accents, the colorway isn’t an exact copycat of the Black Mamba’s pair. The mesh uppers are in a more neon “Hot Lime” color, with the rigid heel piece in a matching shade. Contrast stitches around the heel and the tab on the tongue use a “Bright Mango” that’s a tad more orange than red. Also in the bright orange shade are the Two Zoom Air units are found on the sole to deliver the responsiveness needed to rule the court. The vibrancy of the colors creates a unique offering that stands just as well on its own, without being an identical dupe to the “Grinch”.
The pair is available in Asia now, and will potentially be available at the retailers listed below for $100.
In other Nike Basketball news, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new Zoom Freak 2 features alphabet-detailing.
