Nike is giving the Kobe 6 Protro a much darker holiday story with the upcoming “Coals” colorway. Inspired by the old tradition of leaving coal for children on the naughty list, the pair swaps the usual Christmas look for black scales, sharp green hits, and touches of purple.

That kind of offbeat holiday theme is already part of the Kobe 6’s history. Kobe Bryant wore the original “Grinch” on Christmas Day in 2010, and the shoe quickly became one of the line’s defining releases. “Coals” doesn’t try to repeat that colorway. It carries over the same mischievous spirit and takes it somewhere heavier.

Black covers most of the textured upper, with an uneven graphic worked across the scales to resemble scattered pieces of coal. The Swoosh moves from Venom Green into Purple Venom, bringing the strongest color to the side panels. Underfoot, a translucent outsole reveals more green and purple detailing while keeping the darker look intact.

Nike Kobe 6 Coals Release Date

The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Coals” is expected to release in December 2026 for $190. The pair will be available through Nike.com and select Nike Basketball retailers.

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