"Nike Basketball isn't slowing down when it comes to reviving Kobe Bryant 's legendary signature line. After bringing back the Kobe 9 Elite Protro, the Swoosh is setting its sights on a fan-favorite design from the archives: the Nike Kobe 3. This time around, the silhouette is being reimagined through the brand's "Protro" approach, giving it a modern performance edge while keeping the DNA that made the original unforgettable."
"Originally released in 2008, the Kobe 3 was instantly recognizable thanks to its netted upper, inspired by the basketball hoop itself. For the Protro revival, Nike hasn't just recreated history-it's refined it. The signature webbed design remains, but now it's backed by performance mesh, giving players both containment and breathability without compromising that bold, futuristic look. What's new this time is the geometry woven into the upper-a subtle diamond motif that serves as a heartfelt nod to Kobe's eldest daughter, Natalia Diamanté."
"While the upper pays homage to the past, underfoot the Kobe 3 Protro is very much a sneaker of the present. Gone are the smaller Air Zoom units of the late 2000s; in their place, a full-length Zoom Strobel runs the length of the shoe, delivering responsiveness from heel to toe. Combined with a Cushlon 3.0 midsole and retooled traction pattern, the result is a sneaker built to perform under today's pace of play."
Nike is reviving the Kobe 3 as a Protro, releasing an all-white Halo edition on August 23 to coincide with Kobe's birthday and Kobe Day. The revival preserves the original netted upper inspired by a basketball hoop while replacing the original material with performance mesh for containment and breathability. A subtle diamond geometry woven into the upper pays tribute to Natalia Diamanté. Underfoot updates include a full-length Zoom Strobel, a Cushlon 3.0 midsole and a retooled traction pattern to improve responsiveness and grip. The design aims to combine the Kobe 3's futuristic aesthetic with modern performance technology.
Read at stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
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