Description

Nike Kobe IX Elite High Protro ‘What The Kobe’ Basketball Shoes

“What The Kobe” is a vibrant collage of colours and stories that fuses the boldest details from the Kobe 9 line into one striking high-top silhouette. The Flyknit collar is feather-light yet firmly supports the ankle – a design priority after Kobe’s Achilles injury. Asymmetrical graphics, hues and motifs from previous releases cover each side of the shoe, turning this Protro update into both cutting-edge performance footwear and a tribute to Bryant’s resilience, evolution and enduring legacy – a true Mamba Mentality statement that invites you to play without limits.

Main features & benefits

• High one-piece Flyknit collar – sock-like lightness with secure ankle lockdown for sharp cuts.
• Flywire cables integrated into the laces lock the foot without adding weight.
• Protro midsole – React foam + full-length Zoom Air for plush landings and explosive energy return on every jump.
• Marble rubber outsole with “fishtail” grooves delivers reliable traction on hardwood and blacktop alike.
• “What The” colour collage – left and right shoes feature different motifs, blending iconic Kobe IX editions (“Masterpiece,” “Beethoven,” “Christmas,” and more).
• Embossed “9” on the heel honours the original model.
• Every stride channels Mamba Mentality – the courage to play without limits and a living reminder of Kobe’s legacy.