Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Year of the Mamba"

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Brand: Nike
Model: Kobe
Color: Red
Colorway: University Red/Black/Metallic Gold
SKU: HF5182-600

TLDR: The Nike Kobe 5 Protro ‘Year of the Mamba’ celebrates Kobe Bryant's legacy with an eye-catching University Red colourway, gold accents and a snake motif. The sneaker will be released exclusively in China on 18 January 2025 and costs €210.

With the Nike Kobe 5 Protro ‘Year of the Mamba’, Nike is launching a sneaker that combines Kobe Bryant's ‘Black Mamba’ character with the upcoming Chinese Year of the Snake. This special edition combines a bold base in University Red with black and gold accents reminiscent of Bryant's legacy and his agility, precision and strength.

The design is rich in detail: golden snake motifs frame the Swoosh, while a velvet-like texture with a scale-like pattern enhances the upper. Special Kobe logos and Year of the Snake elements round off the theme. The metallic gold accents on the branding and toebox give the shoe a luxurious touch.

For the first time, the Year of the Mamba theme is officially tied to the Chinese New Year, making this release a historic moment for Nike Basketball. This collection follows previous special editions that celebrated the Chinese zodiac in Kobe Bryant models such as the Kobe 7 and 8.

When will the Nike Kobe 5 Protro ‘Year of the Mamba’ be released?

The sneaker will be released exclusively in China on 18 January 2025. The price is 210 euros for the men's version and 120 euros for the Grade School Edition.

Where can I buy the Nike Kobe 5 Protro ‘Year of the Mamba’?

This sneaker will only be available in China at selected retailers and online at Nike.com. For all updates around the release, be sure to check out Grailify.