Kobe Bryant x Nike Dunk Low Protro 'Draft Day'

Description:

The Nike Dunk Low Protro Kobe Bryant Draft Day in Fierce Purple, Blue Lagoon, and Sail marks the first Dunk Low to receive Nike’s Protro treatment, extending Kobe Bryant’s Performance Retro concept beyond his signature basketball models. The release commemorates the 1996 NBA Draft, when Kobe was selected 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Its color scheme draws directly from the Hornets, combining a clean white leather base with vivid purple overlays and Blue Lagoon accents.

Distinctive details give the sneaker a strong Kobe-inspired identity. The Blue Lagoon Swoosh features a textured, scale-like finish with gold edging, subtly referencing the Black Mamba nickname, while purple snakeskin-style overlays add another connection to Kobe’s signature aesthetic. Blue Lagoon appears across the laces and heel tab, while the Sail midsole creates a softer foundation beneath the colorful upper. Multicolor KOBE embroidery on the heel combines Charlotte and Lakers-inspired tones, symbolizing the pivotal draft-night transition that shaped Kobe’s career.

As the first Dunk Low Protro, this edition also introduces updated comfort through a ReactX foam insole while maintaining the recognizable lifestyle construction of the Dunk. Released alongside the Kobe 4 Protro Draft Day Mystery Pack, the shoe formed part of Nike Basketball’s celebration of the 30th anniversary of Kobe entering the NBA.

The Nike Dunk Low Protro Kobe Bryant Draft Day released on June 26, 2026, with a retail price of $145 and style code IM0586-500.