The Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro is an entirely new silhouette for the Kobe line, debuting the first-ever Kobe 3 in a low-cut version. The hype machine started churning with “Halo” and “Christmas” colorways, but this is the debut that dramatically shifts the Kobe 3 silhouette in a new direction.
The change was a long time coming, as Kobe Bryant and Eric Avar wanted to lower the Kobe to a height that was more performance-friendly. That was the design philosophy that first made its way onto the Kobe 4, and it helped create one of the most legendary runs in Black Mamba history. Nike has kept the same diamond-patterned cage, split toe-cap, and high-performance sole unit with the Kobe 3 Low Protro but tweaked the collar to feature a more modern low-profile cut. That difference is what distinguishes it so far from the original Kobe 3 mid-top.
Sneakerheads will recognize it for how true it stays to the Kobe 3’s DNA, while also providing something different from the original. The all-white “Halo” colorway only helps to push that point, giving it a future-forward aesthetic that places performance as a priority but also makes it a lifestyle shoe. That’s the most important detail Kobe fans will notice immediately.
Nike Kobe 3 Low Release Date
The Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro “Halo” will make its official debut in 2026, as announced by Nike Basketball in a release shared with Vanessa Bryant. The shoe is on course to be one of the biggest Kobe retros to date.
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