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
Caitlin Clark’s Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Indiana Fever” Dropping In June
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The Nike Kobe 5 “Year Of The Mamba” In Red Is Exclusive To China
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The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Eggplant” Releases On January 9th
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This Rare Nike Kobe 5 “All-Star” Sample From 2010 Just Sold For Thousands
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