The Swoosh label is expanding Kobe Bryant’s sneaker collection with the launch of the upcoming Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Year of the Mamba.” The upcoming sneaker is entirely decked in an Eggplant ...

But next year promises its own set of highly anticipated releases, including the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Year of the Mamba” ...

The Nike Kobe 5 Protro in the "Year of the Mamba" colorway. / Nike The Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Year of the Mamba" is dropping at 10:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, January 9. Online shoppers can try to buy ...

Front and center in the new collection are the Kobe 5 Protro “Year of Mamba,” Kobe VI Protro “Sail” and of course the Kobe 9 Elite High Protro “Masterpiece.” Each model will be remixed ...

The rollout of these releases begins this week with the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Year of the Mamba” and its accompanying apparel dropping on January 9. From there, the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro ...

The Swoosh has confirmed the release of the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Year of Mamba,” Nike Kobe 9 Elite High Protro “Masterpiece” and Nike Kobe 6 Protro “All-Star 2.0” through January and ...

The Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Draft Day" will be released in Summer 2025. It is the Hornets-themed shoe's first return since the original 2010 release. The Nike Kobe 9 in the "Moonwalker" colorway.

“YUP,” she wrote in the story. Aaliyah Chavez via Instagram Chavez previously showed off her rare Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Year of the Mamba Eggplant" sneakers on Instagram. She received them ahead ...

At the heart of the collection is the Kobe 5 Protro “Year of Mamba,” featuring advanced basketball innovations like a forefoot Zoom Air unit and Protro midfoot foam. Its iridescent “Eggplant ...

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Update: It looks like Nike Basketball is starting its Lunar New Year celebration earlier than anticipated as the “Eggplant” version of the Kobe 5 Protro “Year of the Mamba” is now expected ...