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 ...

T he Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Year of the Mamba” will make a powerful statement when released in spring 2025. It’s no surprise ...

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 ...

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 ...

February 2025 will be a month of exciting releases for sneakerheads. From revamped classics to collaborations and innovative ...

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 ...

The Nike Kobe 5 Protro 'Year of the Mamba - Eggplant' colorway. / Nike At the center of the collection is the Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Year of Mamba," which adds a forefoot Zoom Air unit and 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 ...

Following the releases of the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro “Halo” and Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro “Christmas,” the streak of Kobe 9s will continue with the first-ever return of the “Moonwalker ...