Name: Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Year of the Mamba”
Colorway: Eggplant/Black/Metallic Gold
SKU: IB4481-500
MSRP: $190 USD
Release Date: February 8, 2025
Where to Buy: Nike
Since the relaunch of Kobe Bryant’s line with Nike Basketball, there have been four key silhouettes to hit the market: the Nike Kobe 4, 6, 8 and 9 Elite Protros. While the lattermost model only returned to shelves for the first time last month, it has plenty of drops to come. In addition to these four, it looks like the Nike Kobe 5 Protro will be returning soon.
Spotted in several colorways this year, including an “X-Ray” iteration that is said to be dropping next month, a new “Year of the Mamba” take has now popped up. Previously rumored to be an “Eggplant” colorway, this take on the sneaker does leverage the purple hue across its upper. It also includes a golden snake wrapped around its lateral Swoosh, nodding to Bryant’s “Mamba Mentality” while also fitting into the Year of the Snake, which begins in late January of 2025, just ahead of this sneaker’s release date.
At the time of writing, Nike Basketball has not announced any details regarding this “Year of the Mamba” take on the Nike Kobe 5 Protro. Stay tuned for updates, including official imagery, as we currently expect the sneaker to drop on February 8 of next year via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $190 USD.
