Kobe 8 Protro 'What The Kobe' 2025 Sneakers for Men

Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'What The Kobe' – 2025 Edition

Product Overview:
A celebration of Kobe Bryant's legacy and one of the most daring mashups in sneaker history, the 2025 Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'What The Kobe' revives the iconic 2013 design with a bold, asymmetrical twist. This Protro version updates the original with refined cushioning and materials while preserving the spirit of chaos that made the original a cult classic.

Key Features:

• Mismatched Mesh Uppers:
  Each shoe showcases a unique colorway inspired by previous Kobe 8 releases. The right shoe flaunts a vibrant red snakeskin mesh upper with a yellow Swoosh and lime green inner lining, while the left shoe features a blue snakeskin print, a crimson lateral Swoosh, and matching red lining.

• Reflective Branding:
  A bold oversized reflective Nike wordmark on the medial side adds visual intrigue and standout branding—true to the "What The" theme’s maximalist philosophy.

• Protro Cushioning Upgrade:
  The original midsole is replaced with a modern Cushlon setup, incorporating a Zoom Air unit in the forefoot for enhanced responsiveness, court feel, and comfort during explosive movements.

• Low-Top Silhouette:
  Maintaining Kobe's preference for speed and flexibility, the low-cut design supports dynamic footwork and agile play.

Product Details:

• Release Date: 04-13-2025

• SKU: HM9621 900

• Designer: Eric Avar

• Nickname: What The Kobe

• Colorway: Multi-Color/Multi-Color/Multi-Color

• Main Color: Multi-Color

• Upper Material: Mesh

• Technology: React (Protro with Zoom Air forefoot)

• Category: Basketball

With its unapologetically wild color blocking and upgraded performance features, the Kobe 8 Protro 'What The Kobe' is a must-have for collectors, hoopers, and fans of the Black Mamba alike—a true tribute to a legacy built on creativity, competitiveness, and greatness.