Last summer, Nike CEO John Donahue announced the official relaunch of the Kobe line and promised more availability. Since then, there have been 10 Kobe releases, and many pairs are still available for around retail on the aftermarket. The increase in releases and units has been a welcomed sight for fans following a three-year period in which Kobes regularly re-sold for around $1,000. Nike and the Bryant family are showing no signs of slowing down with a five-pack of Kobe 8 Protros releasing next month. The “Team Bank” pack includes home and away Los Angeles Lakers colorways along with team-friendly “University Red,” Wolf Grey,” and “College Navy” versions.
Dropping a Kobe in team colors creates a tier of the line accessible to young athletes while still allowing the brand to release pairs with deeper storytelling like the upcoming Kobe 9 Protro “Halo.” The pack is expected to be released in various sizes depending on the colorway, with a price range from $190 for adults to $120 for big kids and $90 for preschool. Stay up to date with all upcoming Kobe releases, news, and raffles in the free DROPS By SoleSavy app.
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