Avid basketball athletes and Kobe Bryant fans - it’s time to rejoice! With Nike announcing the relaunch of the Kobe signature line, several OG colourways of past Nike Kobe sneakers made their first-time comeback, now with cushioning upgrades. The Nike Kobe 4 expands its Protro lineup after dropping the Gigi Bryant-inspired “ Mambacita ” colourway in 2023. This Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Philly” pays homage to the late Kobe Bryant’s hometown of Philadelphia, where his father played basketball professionally.
While Kobe Bryant is a Los Angeles Laker for life, he spent his pre-NBA days in Philadelphia, where he was born. Kobe eventually lived in Italy before returning to the United States and leading Philly’s very own Lower Merion High School, which put him on the NBA radar. This Kobe 4 colourway originally debuted in 2009, and it’s returning for the first time. The shoe has a USA-inspired colour scheme, draped in a deep blue hue throughout the upper and accented with white Swooshes and red pigments. FlyWire wraps the quarter and rear sections, adding reinforcements and providing a secure lockdown fit. 3M reflective stars adorn the padded collar, seemingly a subtle nod to the Philadelphia icon Betsy Ross, who designed the first US flag. This Protro edition boasts a hidden large-volume Zoom Air unit in the heel for superior cushioning and impact protection during basketball.
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