The Nike Kobe 11 Elite Protro “Mamba Out” will return in Summer 2026, a special Mamba Day release marking its 10th anniversary.
Back on April 13, 2016, Kobe Bryant played his final NBA game. That night sparked the first “Mamba Day,” and Nike dropped the Kobe 11 through NikeiD (now Nike By You). Fans were able to tweak colors and add their own touches, making it one of the most personal Kobe releases ever. Many still see it as the perfect send-off sneaker.
The 2026 version sticks with the original design. Black Flyknit covers the upper while metallic gold accents stand out against the dark base. Hidden across the shoe are nods to Bryant’s journey — his 81-point game, 18 All-Star nods, five championships, and 20 years in the league. A crisp white hit on the heel and a translucent icy sole round things out.
This was the pair that closed an era, and bringing it back only makes sense. It’s a reminder of one of basketball’s greatest goodbyes — and one of the cleanest Kobe models ever made.
Nike Kobe 11 Mamba Day 2026 Release Date
The Nike Kobe 11 Elite Protro “Mamba Out” will release in Summer 2026 through select retailers and Nike.com. Expect high demand as fans revisit one of Kobe’s most historic drops.
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Color: Black/Metallic Gold
Style Code: IM4260-001
Release Date: Summer 2026
Price: $220
(2016 NIKEiD below)
Source: Sneaker Files / Sneaker Market RO
