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. Later down the line, it would appear the Kobe 8 Protro is returning in GR-like “Team Bank” colorways this Fall, as images of simple, tonal pairs like the “Hollywood Nights” and “Wolf Grey” have emerged on a consistent basis over the past several months.

Bryant’s time with the Three Stripes continues to be a central piece of their basketball strategy as well. The Crazy 8 and Crazy 98, each worn by Bean in the early stages of his Lakers tenure, get new releases on a semi-regular basis. Additionally, models like the adidas Crazy IIINFINITY and Mad IIINFINITY represent how creatives at the German giant spin the design language of his signature adidas shoes into the future.

Looking ahead, select 2025 releases have already been tipped off for both brands. In Beaverton, the Nike Kobe 8 “What The” and Nike Kobe 6 “Sail” are the first confirmed pairs on what’s sure to be a packed slate next year. In Germany, the Crazy 2 will receive its second-ever retro, returning for the first time since the 2010s.

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 8 Protro Team Bank Collection Restocks on October 1st

The Nike Kobe 8 Protro Team Bank Collection will restock on Nike.com on October 1st, 2024. See the Where To Buy sections below for a...

By Sneaker News September 5, 2024
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The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “All-Star 2.0” Adds A Starry Pattern

Updated October 8th, 2024: A new, detailed look at the Nike Kobe 6 Protro “All-Star 2.0” has surfaced courtesy of @chriscolgan. These are currently expected...

By Sneaker News August 30, 2024
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The Nike Kobe 8 Protro Team Bank Collection Will Release In Kids Sizes

The upcoming Nike Kobe 8 Protro Team Bank collection has ballers excited about the sheer amount of options avaiable on one of the best hooping...

By Sneaker News August 27, 2024
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Nike Kobe 8 Protro Team Bank Collection Restock On November 8th

Updated November 6th, 2024: The Nike Kobe 8 Protro Team Bank Collection will restock on Nike.com on November 8th, 2024. Just the white and black...

By John Kim August 25, 2024
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Kobe Day SNKRS Shock Drop Restock At 8:24 AM PT

It’s August 24th, the day in which Kobe Day is recognized by the city of Los Angeles and the global community of basketball fans. The...

By Sneaker News August 24, 2024
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Where To Buy The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro “Halo”

The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro “Halo” releases on August 23rd, arriving in men’s & GS sizing ($240 & $120, respectively.) This ushers the Kobe...

By Matt Varga August 21, 2024
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First Look At The Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro “Halo”

In celebration of Kobe Bryant’s birthday on August 23rd, Nike has prepared yet another angelic tribute to the late hoops legend by dressing up one...

By Sneaker News August 16, 2024
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Kobe Bryant And Nike To Launch “Halo” Apparel On His Birthday

With one of the more extensive catalogs in Nike Basketball history, Kobe Bryant kicks are no stranger to inline themes that span a slew of...

By Matt Varga August 15, 2024
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Official Images Of The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro “Halo”

Updated August 16th, 2024: Official images of the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro “Halo” have appeared. A release is expected on September 19th, 2024...

By John Kim August 8, 2024
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