If you love bold colors and Kobe Bryant’s legacy, the Nike Kobe 4 Protro CHBL “Lightning” is a must-cop. Inspired by the Chinese High School Basketball League, it blends performance and story.
The upper bursts with lightning yellow and fades into a soft pastel at the heel. You’ll see Kobe’s Sheath logo up top and his signature at the heel. There’s even a “Touch The Line” callout on the insole—every hooper knows that pain.
This Kobe 4 Lightning doesn’t need loud logos to speak. Speckled midsoles, sleek black Swooshes, and Kobe’s jersey numbers (8 and 24) do the talking. It’s modern tech wrapped in classic Mamba magic.
The Kobe 4 CHBL includes two lace options and comes in a premium black box with gold accents. Whether you’re balling out or collecting, this pair delivers.
Nike Kobe 4 Protro CHBL Release Date
The Nike Kobe 4 Protro CHBL “Lightning” hits Summer 2025 via Nike Basketball shops and Nike.com for $190 USD.
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Color: Lightning/Black-Soft Yellow-Dusty Cactus
Style Code: IH0587-700
Release Date: Summer 2025
Price: $190
UPDATE 5/25/25: The Nike Kobe 4 Protro CHBL “Lightning” will be exclusive to China when it launches in Summer 2025. Inspired by Kobe Bryant’s legendary “Touch The Line” moment at the 2016 Kobe Academy in Shanghai, this colorway celebrates his lasting impact on China’s high school basketball league. Designed for hoopers who put in the work, this China-exclusive Kobe 4 Protro honors Mamba Mentality with bold colors and deeper meaning.
