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
Raffle List For The Kobe “Girl Dad” Shoes
The Kobe “Girl Dad” Shoes, formally known as the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Girl Dad,” release on June 7th, 2024. The sneaker will arrive in...
The Nike Kobe 4 “Girl Dad” Inspired By This Heartwarming Photo of Kobe And Gigi
The SNKRS Pass window for the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Girl Dad” has ended. Instead, check out our full raffle list for Pass for the...
Where To Buy The Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Philly”
The Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Philly” officially releases on April 13th through Nike SNKRS and select retailers. The shoes are part of a “Mamba Day”...
SNKRS PASS (1PM EST): Nike Kobe Protro Releases
Updated April 12th, 2024: All three pairs in the Kobe trifecta dropping April 13th are expected to release early through SNKRS PASS at 1PM EST...
Official Images Of The Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Philly”
Updated April 1st, 2024: Official images of the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Philly” have surfaced. The shoes are expected to release on April 13th, 2024...
Nike Kobe 4 “Girl Dad” Releases On June 7th
Updated May 23rd, 2024: The Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Girl Dad” is now scheduled to release on June 7th, a week after the previously reported...
Where To Buy The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Court Purple” & Radiant Emerald”
The Year Of Kobe is set to begin as Nike and the Kobe Bryant Estate are ready to unleash the first Black Mamba shoes of...
Vanessa Bryant Reveals A Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Vino”
Vanessa Bryant is once again captivating sneakerheads by delving into her treasure trove of Kobe PEs, this time revealing a Nike Kobe 4 Protro dubbed...
Vanessa Bryant Reveals A Nike Kobe 4 Protro PE Covered In Pink
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, social media is bound to explode in content that encapsulates the love language of gifts. Flowers, chocolates, and other...