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
Nike Kobe “Mamba Vs. Diamondback” Pack Releasing All-Star 2027
Nike Basketball and Kobe Brand have a special collection planned for NBA All-Star Weekend 2027, bringing the Black Mamba to the desert for a four-shoe...
Closer Look At The Nike Kobe 5 “Eagles”
Kobe Bryant’s love for sports teams outside of Hollywood is well represented in modern Kobe brand storytelling. His loyalty to AC Milan, Barcelona, and the...
SNKRS Shock Drop: Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Dodgers”
Updated October 6th, 2026: Nike SNKRS just restocked the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Dodgers” via a Shock Drop. Get them HERE. Batter up. The Nike...
Arike Ogunbowale Gets A Nike Kobe 5 Protro PE
With Caitlin Clark graduating to the signature shoe rank via the Nike Caitlin 1 in October, Kobe Brand is now nurturing its strong WNBA presence...
The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Dodgers” Releases August 15th
Updated July 10th, 2026: The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Dodgers” is set to release August 15th, 2026 in full family sizes. Keep scrolling for our...
Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Eagles” Releasing January 2027
Kobe Bryant’s favorite soccer and baseball teams have already inspired sneaker releases – why should his NFL squad be any different? Joining the Nike Kobe...
Vanessa Bryant Reveals A Motherlode Of Upcoming Nike Kobe Footwear
Vanessa Bryant has once again offered Kobe fans an exciting glimpse into the future of Kobe Brand. The Black Mamba’s widow took to Instagram Stories...
Caitlin Clark Practices In A “Midwest Lakes” Nike Kobe 5 PE
By all accounts, the Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe footwear era has come to a close. A “Scrabble” inspired pair of the Nike Kobe 5...
Official Images Of The Caitlin Clark Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro “Scrabble”
While Jalen Brunson readies the New York Knicks for their first NBA Finals appearance this century, Caitlin Clark is commanding a spotlight in her own...