First Look at the Nike Kobe 8 Protro "Court Purple"

Fans of the partnership between Nike Basketball and Kobe Bryant better be preparing their wallets because the Nike Kobe line is back and poised to strike with an onslaught of releases across the coming years. One silhouette that has already made noise courtesy of its Kobe Day release is the Nike Kobe 8 Protro. Looking ahead to 2023, it recently appeared in a "Radiant Emerald" finish that features teal hits, including the repeated use of "8" and "24" callouts.Now, a complementary pair has been previewed in "Court Purple." It utilizes the same arrangement as the "Radiant Emerald" colorway, swapping the blue-green hue for a deep purple that accents the white base. Joining the "8" and "24" notes spread throughout the upper, Swooshes at each side and the Nike Kobe logo at the tongue and heel further tie it to the late superstar. Supporting the sneaker, a white midsole rests atop a semi-translucent purple outsole.We've yet to receive official word from Nike Basketball regarding the release of the Kobe 8 Protro in this "Court Purple" presentation. Stay tuned for updates as it's currently expected to launch on February 8 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a price of $180 USD. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Knowing Kicks (@knowing_kicks)Looking for more of the latest and greatest from the sneaker space? We've got you covered with the reveal of a colorway of the Nike KD 16 that Kevin Durant created in honor of his mother Wanda -- aka "The Real MVP."Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

Fans of the partnership between Nike Basketball and Kobe Bryant better be preparing their wallets because the Nike Kobe line is back and poised to strike with an onslaught of releases across the coming years. One silhouette that has already made noise courtesy of its Kobe Day release is the Nike Kobe 8 Protro. Looking ahead to 2023, it recently appeared in a "Radiant Emerald" finish that features teal hits, including the repeated use of "8" and "24" callouts.

Now, a complementary pair has been previewed in "Court Purple." It utilizes the same arrangement as the "Radiant Emerald" colorway, swapping the blue-green hue for a deep purple that accents the white base. Joining the "8" and "24" notes spread throughout the upper, Swooshes at each side and the Nike Kobe logo at the tongue and heel further tie it to the late superstar. Supporting the sneaker, a white midsole rests atop a semi-translucent purple outsole.

We've yet to receive official word from Nike Basketball regarding the release of the Kobe 8 Protro in this "Court Purple" presentation. Stay tuned for updates as it's currently expected to launch on February 8 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a price of $180 USD.