Update: Fans of the Nike Kobe line should have April 13 marked on their calendars as three sought-after pairs from the line are set to make their return. In addition to the Kobe 6 Protro “Italian Camo” and Kobe 8 Protro “Venice Beach,” the Kobe 4 Protro “Philly” is coming back to shelves. Equipped with its eye-catching red, white and blue color combination, the pair stays true to its original 2009 form. As mentioned, release goes down on April 13 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $190 USD. For more info about the pair, be sure to review our previous breakdowns below.
Update: After appearing a couple of weeks ago, we have our best look yet at the return of the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Philly.” The red, white and blue pair sports typical Nike Kobe branding next to stars at its collar, replicating the 2009 design down to its two-tone sole unit. Release remains expected for next summer at a price of $180 USD. For more info about the pair, be sure to review our initial coverage below.
Original Story: Looking ahead to 2024, the return of the collaborative line between the late Kobe Bryant and Nike Basketball looks to be treating fans to plenty of product as first glances at various Nike Kobe 4 Protro, Kobe 6 Protro and Kobe 8 Protro colorways continue to surface.
The latest look to appear is a single image of the return of the Kobe 4 Protro “Philly.” Revisiting the design from 2009, it is set to be making a second appearance 15 years later after a rumor of the shoe’s release spread earlier in 2023. Information regarding the pair is limited, however, the brief preview indicates that Nike is sticking to the original red, white and blue color arrangement. Key details include tonal stars at the collar, a white Nike Kobe logo at the tongue and Bryant’s signature in white at the lateral heel.
At the time of writing, Nike has not shared any release details pertaining to the return of the Kobe 4 Protro “Philly.” Current estimates place this as a summertime launch in 2024 at a price of $180 USD via Nike SNKRS and select retailers. Stay tuned for updates as the brand unravels its plans for the upcoming year.
