Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant was a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Philadelphia on August 23rd, 1978, he played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, and retired after his final game on April 13th, 2016. Bryant passed away on January 26th, 2020 as a result of a fatal helicopter accident. He was 41 years old.
Just as fans remain extremely dedicated to the late Laker legend, demand for his footwear is at all-time high. Nike’s “Protro” series (a portmanteau of Performance Retro) brought back plenty of iconic Black Mamba models in colorways new and old. Mamba Day in April brought a three-pack of massive releases- the Kobe 8 “Venice Beach,” Kobe 6 “Italian Camo” and Kobe 4 “Philly” all sold out instantly after dropping on the 12th. If you missed out, there’s still plenty of big releases still on the horizon- the Kobe 8 “Mambacita,” (May 1st) Kobe 4 “Girl Dad” (May 31st) and a slew of neutral Kobe 8 Protro releases like the “Hollywood Nights” and “Wolf Grey” are still on tap for the rest of the year.
Below you’ll find our latest coverage of Bryant’s footwear from Nike and adidas, including new colorways, photos and release dates.
Kobe Bryant
Upcoming Nike Kobe 11 Inspired By Television
Do not adjust your TV sets. For this upcoming Nike Kobe 11 release, the shoe gets a creative look inspired by the static and color...
The Kobe 11 “Brave Blue” Features Special Detailing On the Heel and Sole
Last month we saw that the upcoming “Brave Blue” colorway of the Nike Kobe 11 Low will feature a special patch on the right shoe’s...
The Nike Basketball Easter Collection Hatches Tomorrow
Nike Basketball celebrates the Easter holiday once again with another set of their signature models in spring-appropriate hues. The LeBron 13, Kobe 11 Elite Low,...
Nike Kobe “Black Mamba” Pack: The Flyknit Era
It’s safe to say that Flyknit transformed Kobe Bryant’s signature line more than any other technology. The woven material was first introduced atop the Nike...
Nike Bids Farewell To Kobe Bryant With “Black Mamba” Collection
Today, Nike unveils the Kobe Black Mamba Collection, a thirteen-shoe tribute that includes every Nike Kobe signature shoe as well as the famed Huarache 2k4 and original...
A Detailed Look At The Nike Basketball Easter 2016 Collection
Nike Basketball’s 2016 Easter Collection is right in line with the final days of the NBA’s regular season. For most of the Swoosh’s basketball superstars,...
Bruce Lee-Themed Nike Kobe 11s Showcase Kobe’s Warrior Mentality
Nike Kobe 11 Kobe’s warrior mentality was on full display during his entire career, but over 20 seasons NBA fans have watched his competitive drive...
Celebrate Kobe’s Farewell Tour With The Nike Kobe 11 Elite “4KB”
Multi-Colored Flyknit Kobes? Sign us up. With every passing Lakers’ game, we get one step closer to the end of Kobe Bryant’s illustrious career. Of...
A Closer Look At The Nike Kobe 11 Elite 4KB
It’s Kobe Bryant’s final season in the NBA, which means it’s also the final season we’ll see him breaking out exclusives editions of this signature...