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

Nike Kobe 8 “Year Of The Horse” Returning In 2026

The Nike Kobe 8 is continuing as one of the central silhouettes in the Protro series. Already providing a seminal 2025 drop in the “What...

By Matt Varga May 8, 2025
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Where To Buy The Nike “What The” Kobe 8 Protro

The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “What The” (often referred to as the “What The” Kobe 8), releases on April 13th, 2025 in men’s and grade...

By Matt Varga April 13, 2025
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Where To Buy The Nike “What The” Kobe Apparel

With Nike’s annual Mamba Day right around the corner, the peripherals surrounding this year’s key sneaker release are coming closer into view. Alongside the Kobe...

By Andrew Rizzo April 13, 2025
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Official Images Of The Nike “What The” Kobe 8 Protro

Update: Official images of adult pairs have been added below. Our initial coverage remains intact further ahead.With Nike’s annual Mamba Day landmark now less than a...

By Andrew Rizzo March 27, 2025
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Kobe Bryant’s Nike Kobe 8 From Achilles Tear Game Sells For $660,000

Updated February 7th, 2025: Sotheby’s has announced that the Nike Kobe 8 from the infamous achilles injury game has sold for $660,000. This is a...

By Sneaker News February 7, 2025
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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 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 November 6, 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 30, 2024
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