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 “Rookie Of The Year” PE Releasing Spring 2026

Updated August 11th, 2025: Caitlin Clark’s Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Rookie Of The Year” PE is expected to hit retail during the Spring 2026 season....

By Andrew Rizzo August 11, 2025
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SNKRS Draw Closed: Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Caitlin Clark”

After announcing a massive 8-year $28 million extension with Nike back in April of 2024, Caitlin Clark is finally ready to add her first Nike...

By Sneaker News June 30, 2025
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Official Images Of Caitlin Clark’s Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Indiana Fever”

Indiana might be the basketball capital of the world…for now. With the NBA’s Pacers currently vying for its first-ever league championship and its WNBA counterpart...

By Sneaker News June 16, 2025
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Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Lower Merion Aces” Releasing In 2026

Sixteen years after its original release, we’re learning that the Nike Kobe 5 “Lower Merion Aces (Away)” will enter the Protro canon in 2026. To...

By Andrew Rizzo May 20, 2025
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Jalen Brunson Nods To His Father Rick With The Nike Kobe 5 “WTR” PE

Riding alongside Jalen Brunson’s ascension as one of the greatest NBA Playoff performers ever is his personal stash of Nike Kobe footwear. Throughout his tenure...

By Sneaker News May 3, 2025
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Jalen Brunson Debuts Nike Kobe 5 Protro “The Joke’s On You” PE Upon Return From Injury

The captain back. After missing 15 games due to injury, Jalen Brunson made his much-awaited return to the Knicks line-up on April 6th against the...

By Sneaker News April 7, 2025
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Caitlin Clark’s Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Indiana Fever” Dropping In June

After playing no small part in delivering record viewership across the board during her first season in the WNBA, neither Caitlin Clark nor her partners...

By Matt Varga March 26, 2025
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Jalen Brunson Wears Black Nike Kobe 5″Year Of The Mamba” For All-Star Game

Jalen Brunson made his first career appearance as an All-Star Game starter wearing the black Nike Kobe 5 “Year Of The Mamba”. Brunson is one...

By Sneaker News February 15, 2025
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Where To Buy The Nike Kobe 5 “Year Of The Mamba”

The Nike Kobe 5 “Year of the Mamba” releases on January 9th, 2025 in adult sizing, retailing for $200. As the Lunar New Year looms,...

By Matt Varga January 8, 2025
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