Update: It’s nearly time for the Nike Kobe 8 Protro to make its 2024 debut as Nike Basketball has prepared the silhouette in this “Radiant Emerald” look that accompanies the similarly-designed “Court Purple” pair. Release remains anticipated for February 8 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a price of $190 USD. Enjoy an official breakdown of the pair above and for more info, review our previous updates below.
Update: Looking ahead to 2024, there’s plenty in store for Nike Basketball’s Kobe line as various Protro silhouettes gear up for a slew of releases throughout the year. One pair that has been looked at for months now is the Kobe 8 Protro “Radiant Emerald.” Complemented by a “Court Purple” flavor of a similar arrangement, the sneaker is set to launch on February 8 via Nike SNKRS at a price of $190 USD.
Original Story: Nike Basketball officially rebooted the Nike Kobe partnership this year on Kobe Day (August 24). The day before, on the late Kobe Bryant’s birthday, the Nike Kobe 8 Protro took on an all-white “Halo” colorway before four restocks went down on Kobe Day with classics such as the Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Grinch” making a return. Now, as we look ahead to 2024, a key release from Nike Basketball sees the Kobe 8 Protro in an all-new “Radiant Emerald” colorway.
With this unique design, white outfits a majority of the shoe’s base, including the lining and midsole, while its signature greenish-blue hue enlivens its presentation. “Radiant Emerald” hits the Nike Kobe branding at the tongue, the embroidered Swooshes, the signature detail at the heel and the semi-translucent outsole. In addition to this, the numbers “8” and “24” are repeated throughout the upper in the blue shade as a nod to both of the jersey numbers Bryant wore during his NBA career.
At the time of writing, the release details surrounding the Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Radiant Emerald” remain unconfirmed as it’s currently expected to launch via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a new starting price of $190 USD on February 8.
Stay tuned for updates regarding this pair and for more of the latest news from the sneaker space, be sure to check out Nike’s Día de Muertos-themed collection for 2023 — starring the Air Jordan 1 Zoom CMFT 2, Dunk Low, Air Max 1 and Blazer Mid.
