Nike Kobe 8 Protro

The Nike Kobe 8 is the eighth signature sneaker for Kobe Bryant produced by Nike and designed by Eric Avar. In 2023, the silhouette returned in Protro form, iterating on the original design with modern performance technology developed in its time off the shelves. The model officially re-launched in August with the all-white “Halo” colorway.

In 2024, the Kobe 8 Protro was one of Nike Basketball’s most important releases. On the anniversary of Bryant’s final game, the “Venice Beach” colorway from the model’s OG run returned alongside the Kobe 4 “Philly” and Kobe 6 “Italian Camo.” August brought the continuation of the sentimental “Mambacita” series dedicated to Gianna Bryant.

As for upcoming releases, the Kobe 8 “What The” for Summer 2025 stands as the most notable, but expect the model to stay in focus for the foreseeable future.

Scroll below for the most up to date Kobe 8 release dates, information, and colorways.

Nike Kobe 8 Protro

SNKRS SHOCK DROP: Nike “What The” Kobe 8 Protro

Updated May 21st, 2025: The Nike “What The” Kobe 8 Protro is available now via SNKRS SHOCK DROP here. The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “What...

By Matt Varga May 21, 2025
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Nike Kobe 8 “Year Of The Horse” Returning In 2026

The Nike Kobe 8 is continuing as one of the central silhouettes in the Protro series. Already providing a seminal 2025 drop in the “What...

By Matt Varga May 8, 2025
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Where To Buy The Nike “What The” Kobe Apparel

With Nike’s annual Mamba Day right around the corner, the peripherals surrounding this year’s key sneaker release are coming closer into view. Alongside the Kobe...

By Andrew Rizzo April 13, 2025
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Official Images Of The Nike “What The” Kobe 8 Protro

Update: Official images of adult pairs have been added below. Our initial coverage remains intact further ahead.With Nike’s annual Mamba Day landmark now less than a...

By Andrew Rizzo March 27, 2025
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Detailed Images Of The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “What The”

A decade and change after its initial release, the Nike Kobe 8 “What The” will join the Protro canon in 2025. Following rumors of the...

By Andrew Rizzo December 11, 2024
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Nike “What The Kobe” 8 Releases On Mamba Day 2025

Our understanding of 2025 Jordan Releases is pretty set in stone at this stage; many of the biggest drops through the Holiday season are already...

By Matt Varga December 2, 2024
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Nike Kobe 8 Protro Team Bank Collection Restock On November 8th

Updated November 6th, 2024: The Nike Kobe 8 Protro Team Bank Collection will restock on Nike.com on November 8th, 2024. Just the white and black...

By John Kim November 6, 2024
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Nike Kobe 8 Protro Team Bank Collection Restocks on October 1st

The Nike Kobe 8 Protro Team Bank Collection will restock on Nike.com on October 1st, 2024. See the Where To Buy sections below for a...

By Sneaker News September 30, 2024
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The Nike Kobe 8 Protro Team Bank Collection Will Release In Kids Sizes

The upcoming Nike Kobe 8 Protro Team Bank collection has ballers excited about the sheer amount of options avaiable on one of the best hooping...

By Sneaker News August 27, 2024
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