The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Dodgers” Releases Next Week

UPDATE 6/9/26: More in-hand photos of the “Dodgers” Kobe 5 Protro are here this week, as well as a potential change in release date. Originally expected in September, pairs are now rumored to release on August 15th, 2026. We will continue to update this post when the correct date is confirmed by Nike. ORIGINAL STORY: […] The post The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Dodgers” Releases Next Week appeared first on JustFreshKicks.

UPDATE 6/9/26: More in-hand photos of the “Dodgers” Kobe 5 Protro are here this week, as well as a potential change in release date. Originally expected in September, pairs are now rumored to release on August 15th, 2026. We will continue to update this post when the correct date is confirmed by Nike.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Kobe Bryant is forever tied to sports in Los Angeles, thanks to his full career with the Lakers. Next year, Nike will reportedly continue their Dodgers themed series of releases, with the Kobe 5 Protro getting the treatment for Fall 2026.

Nike’s revitalized Kobe line has been going crazy with releases for the past few years. The Protro format shoes serve as canvasses for all kinds of stories related to one of the most ambitious ball players of all time. The most common theme among Kobe sneakers is Los Angeles sports, particularly the Lakers, with whom Bryant spent his entire playing career. This Spring, Nike brought baseball into the mix, dressing the Kobe 6 in a Dodger Blue colorway towards the end of the MLB season. Now, it appears they are dipping back into that well with a new pair of the Kobe 5 Protro, coming in 2026. Details are scarce on this pair, and only a mockup of the shoe is available at this time.

NIKE KOBE 5 PROTRO “DODGERS” RELEASE INFORMATION

The next “Dodgers” themed release from Nike’s Kobe line has been officially added to the SNKRS release calendar, arriving next week on August 15th, 2026 yet, and is still likely early in the works. Their official images have confirmed the all blue colorway with a red baseball stitch accent, though no printed insoles have appeared yet. Pairs will be available from Nike and select retailers for $190.

Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Dodgers”
Color: Rush Blue/Wolf Grey-Comet Red
Style Code: IO6256-400
Release Date: August 15th, 2026 (SNKRS)
Price: $190

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