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 Kobe VII System + Air Force 1 ‘Christmas Day’ Pack
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Sneaker News Weekly Buyer’s Guide: 5/26/11
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Nike Black History Month 2011 Wooden Boxes
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