After the release of the Nike Kobe 4 “Mambacita” Protro, For the first time since 2016 the Nike Kobe 8 will be returning. Originally the Kobe 8 released in 2012 and was arguably one of the best Kobe shoes in his signature line.

The first Kobe 8 protro will be an all white colorway, a blank canvas essentially which could lead to some potentially interesting customs from artists. It will feature Nike Air Zoom in the heel and will be kept almost the same as the original pair just with updated materials to adjust to today’s players. 

The Kobe 8 protro will be released in full family sizing in the fall of 2023. No official date has been announced yet nor has the price been set, but for now take an official look down below.