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 is Bringing Back The Kobe 4 Protro “Del Sol”
Nike’s Protro line has revived some of Kobe Bryant‘s most classic signature Swoosh silhouettes over the past few years, and now the latest pair to...
Kobe Bryant’s Nike Mamba Focus Appears In A “Big Stage” Colorway
Kobe Bryant’s no stranger to the platform known as the “Big Stage”. For the uninformed, that term denotes the NBA Finals, a heightened plateau where...
Star Wars And adidas Revive Partnership With The Kobe Retro
The battle between good and evil in the Star Wars universe never ends, and it appears as if the long-running collaborative partnership between the Three...
LeBron’s Love Of Martin Shines In Upcoming Nike LeBron 16
LeBron James’ idols on the NBA court materialized with the unforgettable “Heroes” Pack that lauded the contributions of Michael Jordan, Penny Hardaway, and Deion Sanders...
Kobe Bryant’s New Nike Zoom Mamba Focus Basketball Shoe Is Here
Continuing a line of Kobe’s budget-friendly Mamba sneakers, the Swoosh is ready to usher in the new Focus model for a reasonable $100 USD MSRP....
The Full Story Behind The Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Draft Day”
Kobe Bean Bryant’s life changed on June 26th, 1996. So did the fortunes of two NBA franchises, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets....
The Nike Zoom Kobe IV Protro “Draft Day” Releases On February 15th
Throughout the years, Kobe Bryant’s signature line of Nike basketball footwear has been known and recognized for its low-cut look, differentiating itself from the customary...
Nike Kobe AD “Military Blue” Is Arriving This Week
Kobe Bryant is one of two NBA athletes whose signature shoe lines still have a lasting impact on the league far after their playing days...
Nike Is Releasing Kobe Bryant’s 81 Point Game Shoes
Just like Mike, Kobe Bryant has a thorough flipbook of epic on-court moments that have served as foundational pillars of the lore around these basketball...