Kobe Bryant’s Wife Vanessa Bryant Accepts Nike’s Deal For Nike Kobe 8

Nike has had quite a year so far. For context, the American company terminated its contract with Kyrie Irving and cut all ties with the Nets star. This was due to the controversy he was facing involving anti-Semitism.

Nike then found a replacement in Ja Morant, which didn’t sit well with NBA fans as well. We can add another one to the list as recent reports about the company’s latest move in the NBA world have emerged. According to Sole Collector, Nike has plans to bring back the ‘Nike Kobe 8’ shoes. This was the signature line of the late Kobe Bryant, who is a legend to us all.

When is the Nike Kobe 8 Protro release date?

You may wonder about the meaning of the word ‘Protro’ and how it became the name of Kobe’s shoes. It is claimed that the man came up with it himself. Protro: high performance on a professional level in retro form. The LA Lakers legend joined the two words himself. Nike has collaborated with Kobe for 22 signature shoes. They have also released the Kobe 1, 4, 5, and 6 in Protro models.

Looks like a “Triple White” Nike Kobe 8 Protro is set for next year 👀💨 pic.twitter.com/C9yEeh1qmG

— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) December 26, 2022

For those who don’t know, the Kobe shoes that are Protro model come in a unique and special edition colorway that is produced in limited quantities as well. As for the Nike Kobe 8 Protro, the release date is expected to be in Fall 2023. The images of how these shoes will look have been leaked online, but we can’t be too sure of it as well.

These reports can be taken as just rumors, as Nike hasn’t made any official confirmation on the matter as of now. According to the rumors, we can expect an all-white colorway for the Kobe 8 Protro. This is claimed as the “Triple White” colorway by many as well. 

Vanessa Bryant has announced the Kobe Bryant estate and Nike have reached a deal to continue their partnership

Nike is donating 100 percent of net proceeds from Gianna Bryant’s shoes to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation pic.twitter.com/3joDAGFQ1y

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 24, 2022

The move from Nike comes after signing a new contract with Kobe’s wife, Vanessa Bryant back in March. Vanessa also pointed out that all the proceeds from the sale of Kobe and Gianna’s Nike products will be contributed to the development of the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, which helps young athletes fulfill their goals.