Kobe’s 2006 Air Force 1 “Denim” PE Releases as a Protro in 2026
Kobe Bryant donned a ton of iconic Nike shoes when he first switched to the brand in the early 2000s. In 2006, Bryant was given a special PE pair of the Air Force 1 clad in Denim. Now, the shoe is rumored to release to the public in a Protro format next Summer. Back in […] The post Kobe’s 2006 Air Force 1 “Denim” PE Releases as a Protro in 2026 appeared first on JustFreshKicks.
Kobe Bryant donned a ton of iconic Nike shoes when he first switched to the brand in the early 2000s. In 2006, Bryant was given a special PE pair of the Air Force 1 clad in Denim. Now, the shoe is rumored to release to the public in a Protro format next Summer.
Back in 2003, Kobe Bryant officially joined Nike, after releasing a short run of signature sneakers with adidas. The rest is history, with the Mamba releasing a total of twelve signature sneakers with the Swoosh, as well as a huge range of special projects and collaborations. Kobe was a fan of the Air Force 1, and had a number of special player exclusive models under his belt for wear off the court. Among them is an iconic style from 2006, the “Denim” look, which has remained a one off pair from Nike for the last twenty years.
However, rumors this week tell us that the “Denim” Air Force 1 will officially release to the public in Summer 2026. This release will mark twenty years since the model was originalyl spotted on Kobe’s feet, but this time, the silhouette will come in the new Protro format. This newly updated version made its debut last month in the “Pale Yellow” Kobe edition, and features a full-length drop-in midsole made from ReactX cushioning. The shoe will once again don the mix if light and dark wash denim, featuring orange stitching accents, frayed edged, and the KB logo embroidered on the heels.
KOBE BRYANT X NIKE AIR FORCE 1 LOW PROTRO “DENIM” RELEASE INFORMATION
Kobe Bryant’s classic 2006 PE pair of the Nike Air Force 1 Low will release next Summer, with a Protro update. The marks the first public release of the special-edition “Denim” pair, featuring dark and light washed shades with orange accents. Pairs will likely be available from both Nike and select retailers, though no pricing is available yet.
Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro “Denim”
Color: Obsidian/Safety Orange-White
Style Code: IM1980-400
Release Date: Summer 2026
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