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 AD “Lakers Pack” Is Coming Soon
Kobe Bean Bryant may have retired from the NBA back in 2016, but thanks to his current AD line and torch-bearers like Demar DeRozan, Isaiah...
Detailed Look At The Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro “USA”
When Kobe Bryant signed with Nike in 2003, anticipation was high. What could Nike do for the all-world Lakers shooting guard? That question was authoritatively...
The Nike Kobe AD Releases In A “Black Toe” Colorway
Color blocking and split motifs have been all the rage in the past year, entering into mainstream sneaker culture as a remnant of the trends...
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...
Early Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Prototypes Reveal Radical Design Ideas
Since 2005, Kobe Bryant’s signature shoe line with Nike has been a test site of sorts for implementing the brand’s newest basketball-appropriate innovations into performance...
Another Original Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro Colorway Is Coming Soon
Although he’s long retired from professional basketball, Kobe Bryant‘s influence on the game he loves looms just as large as ever. With both next-generation performance...
Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro “USA” Is Returning
Another original colorway of Kobe Bryant’s first signature shoe with Nike is returning soon. The “USA” colorway, which released in limited quantity in special shoebox...
You Can Design The Nike Kobe AD In Your Favorite NBA Team Colors
2018-19’s NBA season is less than a month away. With the Warriors as heavy favorites to three-peat and take home four rings in their last...
The Nike Kobe AD Is Releasing in Seven More Colorways To Start The NBA Season
Kobe Bryant’s next Nike Kobe AD shoe continues the measured success the long-time partners have shared since the Black Mamba’s departure from the NBA. Devoid...