Nike Kobe 5
Though retired from the spotlight, Kobe Bryant remains immortalized in his signature Nike silhouettes — the most influential of which have made surprising returns throughout the past few years with the “Protro” namesake tagged along. The Kobe 5 Protro first entered the market with the “Chaos” colorway in January of 2019.
After a pause in Mamba releases following his tragic passing and the expiration of his contract with Nike, Vanessa Bryant re-upped their partnership on behalf of the Kobe estate. The silhouette would still have to wait quite a while before hitting shelves once again, with the Kobe 5 “X-Ray” marking the first Protro release in nearly 4 years.
Further down the line, the “Draft Day” and “Year of the Mamba” colorways loom as notable releases for 2025.
Check out the articles below for our latest coverage of the Kobe 5, including new colorways and release dates.
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Nike Kobe 5
Laker Fans Will Go Crazy Over LSU Women’s Basketball’s Nike Kobe 5 PEs
As the breadth of the Kobe Brand’s reach in collegiate sports expands, so does the assortment of Player Exclusives made just for these athletes. The...
Caitlin Clark Returns To Basketball In Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Team USA” PE
With Caitlin Clark missing the better part of the 2025 WNBA season, women’s hoops just didn’t quite feel the same this year. CC only managed...
Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Lower Merion Aces” Releases In March
Kobe Brand and Nike are circling back to one of the most celebrated colorways of the Nike Kobe 5. Inspired by his high school basketball...
The Kentucky Wildcats Get A Nike Kobe 5 Protro PE
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The USC Trojans Just Dunked On Everyone With Their Nike Kobe 5 Protro PEs
College basketball season has some extra sheen to it this year. The Swoosh has let loose one of their more well-regarded performance models in school...
Duke Does It Again With An Alternate Nike Kobe 5 Protro PE
The Duke Blue Devils aren’t playing games this year. Well, obviously they are — but when it comes to what their hoopers will sport on...
The Duke Blue Devils Reveal A Nike Kobe 5 Protro PE
Updated October 16th, 2025: Duke has unveiled another Nike Kobe 5 PE for 2025-26, this time showing off a predominantly white colorway. Original article published...
First Look At The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Lower Merion Aces”
The “Mamba Mentality” isn’t only synonymous with winning for Bryant’s exploits in the pros. No, the hyper-driven commitment to success at all costs was present...
Nike Made This Incredible Kobe 5 Protro Exclusively For The Mamba League
With Kobe Bryant’s birthday and Mamba Day falling on consecutive days, the celebration surrounding the Black Mamba’s legacy will always be a movie. For the...