The Kobe Bryant Nike Air Force 1 Protro “Siempre Hermanos” Drops April 24th

"Always brothers."

Andrew Rizzo April 8th, 2026 (updated)

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Updated April 8th, 2026: The Kobe Bryant Nike Air Force 1 Protro “Siempre Hermanos” drops April 24th. A matching Nike Kobe 8 Protro EXT arrives the same day.

Original article published February 25th, 2026:

With the exception of a run-in at the Olympics, Kobe Bryant and Paul Gasol shared a close bond most would be lucky to find just once in their lifetime. Gasol has said Kobe was the closest thing he had to an older brother, a relationship forged through effortless on-court chemistry and winning two NBA Championships together. Even more important is the role Pau has taken on within the Bryant family following Kobe’s tragic passing, continuing to honor his promise to show up as a mentor for Kobe’s daughters.

It’s that bond that inspires this upcoming Kobe Air Force 1 Protro release, named “Siempre Hermanos” for “Always Brothers.” The shoe’s western undertones stem from a racing horse named Siempre Mio, purchased by Bryant and Gasol back in 2012. This same theme also appears on an upcoming Nike Kobe 8 Protro EXT, originally believed to be a supplement to Nike Basketball’s “Year of the Horse” lineup.

The gallery below reveals a predominantly Twine suede upper with Flax leather piping throughout. The Swoosh lands in Baroque Brown pony hair with a matching leather border, complemented by Ocean Cube suede on the sheath-stamped backtab and tongue. Stitched detailing takes over the heel, while a metal horseshoe-inspired lace dubrae reading “Siempre Hermanos” ties the theme together. This is indeed an Air Force 1 Protro release, meaning it’s got a drop-in ReactX foam midsole for improved comfort.

The Kobe Bryant Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro “Siempre Hermanos” is due out Fall 2026 via Nike.com and select retailers. See detailed images below and stay tuned for further updates.

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Mens Nike Air Force 1 Low "Siempre Hermanos"

SKU: IM0582-700

RETAIL PRICE: $150

RELEASE DATE: Apr 24, 2026

US 04/24/2026 Friday

Retailer	Release type	Status
Nike SNKRS	Standard	Check Site
Sneaker Politics	EQL	EQL
TAKOUT NY	Standard	Check Site

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Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.