When the “Philippines” Kobe 9 first dropped in 2014, its colorful mesh upper was a nod to the country’s basketball culture and the Filipino fans who had followed Kobe Bryant for years. Nike is bringing the colorway back for the first time in 2026, pairing the original look with updated Protro tooling.

The low-top keeps the mix of red, orange and blue across its Engineered Mesh upper, with darker sections breaking up the pattern around the Metallic Silver Swooshes. The heel counter is black, the Kobe logos are red, and the outsole has the same translucent finish as the 2014 pair.

The Nike Kobe 9 Low EM Protro “Philippines” releases November 18, 2026, for $200 in adult sizes. Grade school pairs are also expected.

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