Nike Planning Release Of Latest Colorway Of Nike Kobe 1 Protro

Just in time for the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, Nike is releasing a new colorway of the Nike Kobe 1 Protro, Kobe Bryant’s first signature sneaker for the footwear company, celebrating the venue where the Los Angeles Lakers played from 1969 to 1999.

According to Footwear News, Nike’s current rendition of the Nike Kobe 1 Protro is labeled the “City of Champions,” paying homage to the former Lakers stadium, the Forum. The new colors replicate the team’s original colors in a dusty blue, with gold-tone metal accents. The word “uptempo” is printed in gold letters on the back of the shoe, with “67-99” written above it.

The official release date has not been confirmed, but it should arrive before NBA players take to the court at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., home of the LA Clippers, in February. It is slated to retail for $210.

This announcement comes out after the Jan. 22 release of Kobe 1 Protro ’81 Points’ colorway, on the 20th anniversary of Kobe’s 81-point game. Sports Illustrated reported that the original shoe dropped in 2019, marking its second release of this colorway. When it was originally released, it cost collectors $175, but the re-release costs $210 and is available on the Nike SNKRS app and at select retailers.

After signing with Nike in the summer of 2003, he became the face of the Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 and 2K5. In 2005, the sneaker brand released Kobe’s first signature, the Nike Kobe 1 (Zoom Kobe 1).