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 Basketball’s Annual Christmas Celebration Is Almost Here
The NBA’s annual Christmas Day showcase always brings some awesomely festive colorways to Nike Basketball’s signature quartet. Now LeBron, Kobe, KD, and Kyrie are getting...
The Nike Kobe 10 Elite SE “Multi-Color” Releases On December 30th
You’ll have to wait a few more days to cop one of the best Kobe releases of the year. Originally confirmed for a 12/26 release...
Wild Multi-Color Flyknit On The Nike Kobe 10 Elite SE
Kobe’s career gets closer to its end by the game, and with his Kobe 11 looming, the Nike Kobe 10 Elite is ending its run...
Don’t Call These The “What The” Kobe 10
We’ll stick with calling this pair the Nike Kobe 10 Elite “Multi-Color” until we get official word that this is actually the last Kobe 10...
An Inside Look At The Nike Kobe 11 Launch Event
Legendary Nike designer Eric Avar and Kobe Bryant are nearing the end of a dominant run that saw a decade of innovation both on-court and...
Tracy McGrady Chats With Kobe Bryant Courtside While Wearing Yeezy Boost 750
Fresh off Nick Young recording his first ever assist to Kobe Bryant while wearing the adidas Yeezy 750 Boost, another Kobe comrade was spotted courtside...
Four Distinct Themes Of “Fire And Ice” On Nike Basketball’s 2015 Christmas Collection
Today, Nike Basketball has officially unveiled the 2015 Christmas Collection features four of its signature models – the Kobe 10 Elite, LeBron 13, KD 8,...
Nike Brings Back “Grinch” With The Kobe 10 Elite iD
Kobe’s impressive body of work with Nike is topped by the “Grinch” colorway of the Kobe 6 that released a few years ago. As a...
Kobe Bryant Gets A Farewell Gift From One Of His Biggest Fans In The NBA
Kobe’s farewell tour made a stop in Toronto, the city where the man poured in 81 points to etch his name into the history books...