Nike Kobe 8

The Nike Kobe 8 is Kobe’s 8th signature shoe with the Oregon giant. Originally releasing in 2012, the model experienced sustained success over its initial run before being succeeded by the Nike Kobe 9. In 2023, the “Protro” program, a Nike initiative that retroed a number of the Mamba’s sneakers in colorways both familiar and fresh, finally reached his 8th signature. The all-white “Halo” edition officially broke that ground towards the end of the year.

In 2024, the Kobe 8 Protro has emerged as the true spotlight model in Mamba retro plans, the “Court Purple” and “Radiant Emerald” editions in February kicking of what’d become a torrid stream of colorways. Shortly after, the 2013 “Venice Beach” colorway returned for Mamba Day, while the “Mambacita” series continued on the Kobe 8 Protro in May.

The widest release of Kobe 8 Protros came in Fall 2024 with the “Team Bank” collection, a set of accessible two-tone formulations meant for casual hoops. Arriving via a slew of retailers, the capsule finally gave long-time fans who cried for accessible Mamba releases their wish, as pairs remain on shelves in select markets and even more unbelievably, on the grey market for below retail.

In 2025, the Kobe 8’s year will be dominated by the release of the “What the” Kobe 8, one of Nike Basketball’s premier takes on the mismatch theme that first released in 2013. That pair is currently set for a launch on Mamba Day (April 13th, 2025) alongside the Kobe 6 “Dodgers.”

Below you can find our latest coverage of the Nike Kobe 8 Protro, including release dates, official images and new colorways.

Nike Kobe 8

Detailed Images Of The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “What The”

A decade and change after its initial release, the Nike Kobe 8 “What The” will join the Protro canon in 2025. Following rumors of the...

By Andrew Rizzo December 11, 2024
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Nike “What The Kobe” 8 Releases On Mamba Day 2025

Our understanding of 2025 Jordan Releases is pretty set in stone at this stage; many of the biggest drops through the Holiday season are already...

By Matt Varga December 2, 2024
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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 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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Nike “What The Kobe 8” Protro Releasing Summer 2025

While we’ve come to expect far ahead release info in the realm of Air Jordans, as the Nike Kobe line begins to rival their hype...

By Matt Varga June 10, 2024
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First Look At The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Orange/White”

At this point it’s safe to say that the Protro program that brought Kobe shoes back to shelves has been a massive success. Revitalizing the...

By Matt Varga May 23, 2024
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First Look At The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Champagne Gold”

The Nike Kobe 8 is slowly re-positioning itself from prized collectors item to flagship basketball model. The Protro iteration, updated with modern-day tech and a...

By Sneaker News May 20, 2024
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Everything You Need To Know About The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Mambacita”

With Mamba Day 2024 behind us, Kobe fans have another milestone to look forward to as Nike continues to honor the legacy of the Black...

By Sneaker News April 18, 2024
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