Andrew Rizzo One of the most hotly anticipated Halloween shoes of 2024 is finally about to release. Following teasers as early as July, the Nike Kobe 5 “X-Ray” arrives via Nike SNKRS and retailers on October 17th for $190.
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- Nike Kobe 5 Protro “X-Ray” Sneaker Politics
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- Nike Kobe 5 Protro “X-Ray” Sneaker Politics
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- Nike Kobe 5 Protro “X-Ray” Sneaker Politics
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- Nike Kobe 5 Protro “X-Ray” Sneaker Politics
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- Nike Kobe 5 Protro “X-Ray” Sneaker Politics
Lead image courtesy of @cole on Instagram.
WHERE TO BUY
Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro "X-Ray"
US 10/17/2024 Thursday
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| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lapstone & Hammer | Standard | Check Site |
| Packer | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS US | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Sneaker Politics | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Extra Butter | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| SNS | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Social Status | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| A Ma Maniere | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Concepts | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| TAKOUT NY | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Foot Locker | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Sesinko | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| APB | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Undefeated | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Sneaker Room | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| DTLR | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| WOODstack | Sold Out | Sold Out |
There’s a lot of significance behind this shoe; far more than what initially meets the eye. While its bluescale skeletal theme is sure to command holiday appeal regardless, the Kobe 5 “X-Ray” alludes to the infamous “Broken Not Beaten” t-shirt Nike released after the Mamba’s fifth championship win in 2010 (dropping again later this year, by the way). Evoking the relentless pursuit of victory championed by Nike and Kobe all the same, the sought-after shirt, and these Kobe 5s by extension, honor Kobe’s five chips as well as the injuries he sustained in order to get them.
Shown here via official images, the Kobe 5 “X-Ray” stands out by way of a skeletal foot graphic over the base, presented in the same manner as a radiograph. The rest of the base and midsole cleans up in dark blue, while the Swoosh and outsole come in teal. Moreover, the outsole and edges of the foot graphic both glow in the dark for added intrigue.
As mentioned, these release on October 17th for $190 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers. See our “Where To Buy” section for the full store list.
