Name: Nike Kobe 3 Protro “Halo”Colorway: White/White/WhiteSKU: HM4351-100MSRP: $210 USDRelease Date: August 23Where to Buy: NikeUpdate: Nike Basketball continues to pay homage to Kobe Bryant’s legacy by offering Protro (performance retro) versions of his signature shoe line. As we near Kobe Bryant’s birthday (August 23), as well as Kobe Day (August 24), the brand has prepared its most ambitious Protro design to date, the Nike Kobe 3 Protro. While various previews of the shoe have been shared previously, Nike has officially outlined everything to expect from the revamped sneaker.The shoe, which was originally inspired by basketball nets, sees its netting backed by mesh that offers a combination of containment and airflow. Meanwhile, new diamond geometry at the upper serve as a nod to Kobe’s eldest daughter, Natalia, whose middle name is Diamanté and appears in the marketing campaign that is embedded below. As for the modernized sole unit, its new design is informed by insights from athletes who experienced the original Kobe 3. A full-length Zoom Strobel replaces the smaller Air Zoom units of the past, combining with a Cushlon 3.0 midsole and an updated traction pattern for peak performance. Arriving as part of the third annual “Halo” drop, this all-white rendition of the shoe kicks off its comeback.Look out for the Nike Kobe 3 Protro “Halo” to drop on August 23 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $210 USD and stay tuned for info regarding future colorways. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nike (@nike)Update: It’s nearly time for the Nike Kobe 3 to make its return in Protro form. Arriving as this year’s “Halo” release, the all-white rendition of the sneaker is dropping in less than two weeks. Ahead of the launch, we now have a complete set of images detailing what to expect from the shoe. As we discussed in our previous breakdown below, it has been modernized with performance-based upgrades, including a full-length Zoom Air Strobel paired with Cushlon 3.0 foam and a revamped mesh structure. Look out for the shoe to drop on August 23 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $210 USD.
