Sneaker News Updated April 12th, 2024: All three pairs in the Kobe trifecta dropping April 13th are expected to release early through SNKRS PASS at 1PM EST April 12th. but stay tuned for updates. Users in eligible locations typically have 15 minute to enter for in-store pick-up (1:00-1:15). See the official store list below.
Kobe 4 Protro “Philly” https://bit.ly/3TZrrer
Kobe 6 Protro “Italian Camo” https://bit.ly/3JBkITj
Kobe 8 Protro “Venice Beach” https://bit.ly/3Ugyb7Z
Italian Camo
Nike Community Store Watts
Nike Community Store East La
Nike Employee Store Memphis
Nike Well Collective The Grove
Nike Employee Store Beaverton
Nike Well Collective Santa MonicaVenice Beach
Nike Well Collective Soho
Nike Well Collective Miami
Nike Well Collective Chicago
Nike Community Store Watts
Nike Employee Store Memphis
Nike Well Collective The Grove
Nike Community Store East La
Nike Well Collective The Forum
Nike Employee Store Beaverton
Nike Well Collective Santa Monica
Nike Well Collective San Francisco
Nike Well Collective Lenox Square
Nike House Of Innovation 5th AvenuePhilly
Nike Well Collective Soho
Nike Well Collective Boston
Nike Employee Store Memphis
Nike Employee Store Beaverton
Nike Well Collective King Of Prussia
Nike House Of Innovation 5th Avenue
Nike Factory Store Downtown Philadelphia
The following article was published on April 8th, 2024:
Mamba Out. Those were the final words uttered by Kobe Bryant as an NBA player, capping off an emotional post-game speech that reflected on his dedication to the game an his relentless pursuit of greatness. After two decades as a Los Angeles Laker and five NBA championships, the Black Mamba put the finishing touch on his illustrious career with an unthinkable 60-point game on April 13th, 2016.
The tragic events of January 26th, 2020 reminded humanity as a whole that life is truly short. Since his passing, Nike — in partnership with the Kobe Bryant estate — established the Kobe Brand, a new sub-category within Nike Basketball committed to continuing the legacy of the Black Mamba through his footwear. These re-issues are called “Protro” opposed to the conventional “Retro”; at the behest of Kobe, Nike updated the older models with modern standards and dubbed it a “Performance Retro”, or Protro for short.
On its anniversary, Nike is celebrating Kobe’s last game by dropping three different Nike Kobe shoes — the Kobe 4 “Philly”, Kobe 6 “Italian Camo”, and Kobe 6 “Venice Beach”. As a group, they tell the story of Kobe’s life growing up outside of Philadelphia and later in Italy before settling down in the Los Angeles area for over two decades.
All three pairs will be available on SNKRS and at select Nike Basketball retailers for $190 each. Given the demand for the shoes, all releases will likely be through a Draw/Raffle system; see the store lists for each of the releases ahead.
WHERE TO BUY
Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro "Philly"
US 04/13/2024 Saturday
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| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nike SNKRS US | Raffle | Check Site |
| Sneaker Politics | Raffle | Check Site |
| Concepts | In Store Only | Offline Only |
| Foot Locker | In Store Only | Offline Only |
| TAKOUT NY | Raffle | Check Site |
| APB | EQL | EQL |
| Social Status | EQL | EQL |
| A Ma Maniere | EQL | EQL |
| Sesinko | Standard | Check Site |
| Lapstone & Hammer | Raffle | Check Site |
| All the Right | Raffle | Check Site |
| Extra Butter | EQL | EQL |
| DTLR | Standard | Check Site |
WHERE TO BUY
Nike Zoom Kobe 6 Protro "Italian Camo"
US 04/13/2024 Saturday
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| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nike SNKRS US | Raffle | Check Site |
| Sneaker Politics | Raffle | Check Site |
| Concepts | In Store Only | Offline Only |
| TAKOUT NY | Raffle | Check Site |
| Social Status | EQL | EQL |
| A Ma Maniere | EQL | EQL |
| APB | EQL | EQL |
| Centre | EQL | EQL |
| Sesinko | Standard | Check Site |
| Sole Classics | Standard | Check Site |
| Lapstone & Hammer | Raffle | Check Site |
| Premiumgoods | Raffle | Check Site |
| All the Right | Raffle | Check Site |
| Extra Butter | EQL | EQL |
| CRSVR | Raffle | Check Site |
| BAIT | Standard | Check Site |
WHERE TO BUY
Nike Kobe 8 Protro "Venice Beach"
US 04/13/2024 Saturday
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| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nike SNKRS US | Raffle | Check Site |
| Sneaker Politics | Raffle | Check Site |
| Foot Locker | App Only | Check App |
| Social Status | EQL | EQL |
| A Ma Maniere | EQL | EQL |
| APB | EQL | EQL |
| Centre | EQL | EQL |
| Concepts | In Store Only | Offline Only |
| SNS | App Only | Check App |
| TAKOUT NY | Raffle | Check Site |
| Sesinko | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Sole Classics | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Lapstone & Hammer | Raffle | Check Site |
| Premiumgoods | Raffle | Check Site |
| Shop Nice Kicks | Standard | Check Site |
| All the Right | Raffle | Check Site |
| Extra Butter | EQL | EQL |
| CRSVR | Raffle | Check Site |
| DTLR | Standard | Check Site |
| BAIT | Standard | Check Site |
All photos above via Sneaker Politics
