Matt Varga The Nike Kobe 6 has been the undisputed leader of the late legend’s line essentially since the Protro movement began. Could the titan be getting a run for its money? If you only looked at All-Star Weekend, you’d be led to an easy yes, as the glimmering Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro “Warning Label” quickly became the king of the hill atop a massive stack of competing releases.
The chopped-down build only further drew attention in its natural habitat on the feet of current Kobe brand face Jalen Brunson, in an exclusive golden finish and a previous “Arancia” orange and blue. The revamped model, now reformatted to better match the Kobe line’s later shortened heights, only cements its rising star with a warning shot in a PE series. Duke Women’s Basketball has just revealed their own Nike Kobe 3 Protro Low, a proud split between white and blue. The overall palette shouldn’t come as a surprise, but royal mesh underpinnings and a patterned, shining outsole unit immediately draw the eye, an additional indication of the colorway potential as this model trickles out to market.
The Nike Kobe 3 Protro Low “Duke,” as with all player-exclusive fare, is only for current Blue Devils. However, there’s a ton to take in from afar; catch a detailed gallery below.
