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
Nike Commemorates New NYC Store With “Noise Cancelling” Collection
Nike is ready to open its doors to its new NYC flagship on Thursday, November 15th, offering the first customers a chance at the new...
Nike Officially Unveils The “Art Of A Champion” Collection
Last week, we brought you news of a missive 16-piece footwear collection from Jordan Brand, Nike, and Converse that aims to celebrate excellence in the...
Nike, Jordan, And Converse Commemorate NBA Playoffs With Massive Retro Collection
With the NBA Playoffs looming, Nike, Jordan, and Converse have joined forces to celebrate NBA Finals greatness with a massive sixteen-pair collection of retro footwear...
Sneakers Releasing Thanksgiving Week 2017
The Holiday times tend to be filled with copious amounts of sneaker releases that range from highly limited exclusives to GR models in intriguing colorways....
Original Air Jordan 3 PE For Kobe Bryant Sells For More Than $30,000
During the 2002-2003 NBA season, Kobe Bryant was a sneaker free agent. He hadn’t renewed his contract with the three stripes after adidas Basketball got...
The Epic Kobe x Jordan Retros Are Up For Sale A Year Later
Remember that epic Kobe x Air Jordan Pack featuring Lakers-themed takes on two classic retros featured on the feet of the Black Mamba during his...
Kobe Bryant’s 20 Year Sneaker Legacy – Part 2: Sneaker Free Agency
How could the best player in the NBA not have a signature sneaker deal? In the modern era of endorsements for every player from All-Stars...
Here’s A Look At The Air Jordan Kobe Pack
No player emulated Michael Jordan quite like Kobe Bryant. From his aging game’s reliance on crafty turnaround jumpers to his competitive drive, there’s a reason...
The Jordan x Kobe Collection Sold For Over $240,000
Michael Jordan had as profound and impact on Kobe Byrant‘s approach to the game of basketball as any. You can see the hallmark Jordan-esque moves...