Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Gift of Mamba” Releasing December 2023

For the Holiday 2023 season, Nike Basketball will launch the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Gift of Mamba”, a new color option of Kobe Bryant’s fourth signature shoe.

Nike Basketball is bringing back the Kobe 4 in Protro form during 2023. One of the upcoming color options to debut is Black and Gold, officially known as “Gift of Mamba”, and will launch during Holiday 2023.

This Nike Kobe 4 Protro comes dressed in a Black and University Gold color combination. Dipped in mostly Black, the highlight of the shoes is snakeskin across the toe, collar, and Swoosh. Suede adorns the base with perforations across the toe box. Only a bit of Gold is used, which is used on Kobe Bryant’s signature on the heel counter. Kobe’s logo lands on the tongue with his number “24” debossed on the heels. Lastly, the shoes are built with Zoom Air cushioning, and the sole is covered in Black.

Nike Kobe 4 Protro Gift of Mamba Release Date

You can expect the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Gift of Mamba” to be released at select retailers and Nike.com on December 26th, 2023. The retail price is $190. Once we have more information, we will make sure to update you. For now, check out a detailed look below.

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Update (12/14): Check out official photos of the “Gift of Mamba” Kobe 4 Protro.

Nike Kobe 4 Protro Gift of Mamba On-Feet

Update (10/4): A detailed look at the “Black Mamba” Kobe 4 Protro via SoleSwift.

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