Kobe Bryant Influence Lives On…
Even after passing, Lakers icon Kobe Bryant continues to be a colossal figure in basketball—like a slam dunking Godzilla that champions the court. His “Mamba Mentality” pushes athletes across generations to aim higher. While a lucky few trained with Kobe, the rest of us make do donning his Nike shoes, feeling just a bit closer to flying. Kobe’s kicks are still at the pinnacle of NBA fashion with stars like DeMar DeRozan and Anthony Davis making them the centerpiece of their game-day wardrobes. Nike’s announcement of the Kobe 3 Protro Low, set to debut in 2026, just adds more juice to the sneaker frenzy.
Nike’s decision to stick to Bryant’s trend of low-tops with this new model had sneakerheads jumping higher than a kangaroo on pogo sticks. Revealed by Vanessa Bryant on Instagram during the beloved Mamba Day, the “Halo” colorway looks as heavenly as Kobe’s jump shot. This stunner mirrors the recently released high-top—complete with a new mesh upper and slick Zoom strobe. It’s no surprise excitement is brewing like a pot of coffee at an all-night study session. And just like the booming shoe sales, Kobe Bryant trading cards are fetching cash faster than a cheetah on a skateboard, setting records with prices like $12.9 million!
