Nike officially unveiled the upcoming launch of a new Kobe collection inspired by the Los Angeles Dodgers on with the new products first appearing at Dodger Stadium on Saturday.
The Dodgers’ game against the Boston Red Sox marked the on-field debut of the new Dodgers x Kobe collaboration from Nike’s Diamond collection. The collection is highlighted by two new shoes based on beloved silhouettes, with color stories inspired by L.A. culture and baseball.
In addition, the collection includes other gear releases, such as t-shirts, batting gloves, and additional baseball equipment in the same color palette.
Early access to purchase the new collection launches on Aug. 8 and 9 in L.A. for the Mamba League Invitational. They then go on sale to the public with their marketplace launch at select retailers on Aug. 15.
Last year, Nike released their Kobe 6 Protro Dodgers-themed shoes in March. Initially inspired by a Player Exclusive (PE) design first revealed by Vanessa Bryant, the sneaker embodies the Dodgers’ classic blue, complemented by white and red accents reminiscent of the team’s iconic uniform.
Nike’s new Kobe Brand Dodgers shoes
Kobe 5 Protro
This Kobe 5 Protro honors Kobe’s love for Los Angeles and the city’s shared passion for winning.
The bold Hyper Royal colorway pairs with Wolf Grey accents and red baseball-inspired stitching. In addition to the standard blue, the shoe comes with additional red and baseball laces.
The Kobe 5 Prorto will be priced at $180 USD and $190 globally.
Kobe Air Force 1 Protro
This Air Force 1 Protro features a Wolf Grey and Rush Blue colorway and pairs with red baseball-inspired stitching, decorative laces and Kobe’s number 8 on the heel.
The Protro model comes with improved, intentional tech featuring an ultra-plush drop-in ReactX foam midsole, paired with Nike Air cushioning for supreme comfort.
The AF1 Protro will be priced at $150 USD and $160 globally.
The men’s extended unisex sizing ranges from 3.5-14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 for both shoes.
Nike’s Kobe Brand x Dodgers launch party
Nike LA and Nike Diamond held an exclusive launch party at Dodger Stadium to celebrate the on-field debut of the new collection, offering select media a first look at the new gear. DodgerBlue.com was among the few outlets invited by Nike to view the new releases and was gifted a pair of sneakers from the new collection.
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