Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro FC Barcelona

The special-edition Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro “FC Barcelona” exhibits the Black Mamba’s love for the globally renowned football club. The late basketball legend has often expressed public admiration for the beloved Spanish football club, having visited the team during US tours and European vacations to support Barça’s campaign. There have been several Nike Kobe “Barcelona” renditions in the past, most of which adopt the iconic blue and garnet red palette, colours that resonate with on-pitch greatness.

This Mamba-inspired AF1 Low features an elegant purple hue throughout the faux snakeskin upper, nodding to the Lakers’ purple and gold uniforms. A glossy black patent leather Swoosh decorates the sidewalls, complementing the Kobe signature on the midsole. The FC Barcelona crest adorns the tongue, sockliner, and lace dubrae, while the sheath logo reinforces the rear panel. The full-length ReactX foam drop-in midsole and heel Nike Air unit deliver all-day comfort and shock absorption, a significant upgrade to the ‘80s basketball shoe’s old-school tech. The updated outsole channels Mamba Mentality by implementing sheath patterns and scaly textures for impressive traction. This pair arrives in a special-edition package and an exclusive hang tag, wrapping up the premium design.

Launching via the Nike SNKRS app and select UK retailers, you can find out where to buy the Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro “FC Barcelona” by keeping it locked to The Sole Supplier!

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