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. If you missed out, there’s still plenty of big releases still on the horizon- the Kobe 8 “Mambacita,” (May 1st) Kobe 4 “Girl Dad” (May 31st) and a slew of neutral Kobe 8 Protro releases like the “Hollywood Nights” and “Wolf Grey” are still on tap for the rest of the year.
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 “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...
EXCLUSIVE: The adidas Crazy 2 (Formerly The Kobe 2) Returning In 2025
Since his tragic passing in January of 2020, Kobe Bryant’s legacy has lived on mightily through his relentless “Mamba Mentality” approach to self-betterment, his commitment...
Raffle List For The Kobe “Girl Dad” Shoes
The Kobe “Girl Dad” Shoes, formally known as the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Girl Dad,” release on June 7th, 2024. The sneaker will arrive in...
The Nike Kobe 6 “Grinch” Is Releasing In Football Cleat Form
Though Kobe shoes have always been a hot commodity, few true performance colorways have broken out in the meteoric fashion the Nike Kobe 6 Grinch...
The Nike Kobe 4 “Girl Dad” Inspired By This Heartwarming Photo of Kobe And Gigi
The SNKRS Pass window for the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Girl Dad” has ended. Instead, check out our full raffle list for Pass for the...
Kobe Bryant’s Epic “Job’s Not Finished” Quote Immortalized On The Nike Kobe 4 Protro
Kobe Bryant may have put an end to pre-mature celebrations for good. Up 2-0 in the 2009 NBA Finals against the Orlando Magic, Kobe Bryant...
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...
Kobe Bryant’s adidas Crazy 98 “Home” Is Available Now
Before creating the best signature shoe line of the modern era, Kobe Bryant originally joined forces with adidas to champion the Crazy line of basketball...
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...