How to Buy the Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch'

How online shoppers can buy Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's 'Reverse Grinch' Nike sneakers.
How to Buy the Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch'
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No basketball player in the history of the sport is more synonymous with the holiday season than the late-great Kobe Bryant. During his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant played in 16 Christmas Day games and often used the big day to debut his newest signature sneakers.

Fittingly, Nike is using the holiday season to release some of the most highly anticipated sneakers from Bryant's signature line. Below is everything online shoppers must know about the upcoming Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch' sneakers.

Kobe Bryant's red and black Nike sneakers.
A detailed look at the Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch' sneakers / © Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

When does the Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch' release?

The Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch' will be released at 10:00 a.m. EST on Friday, December 15, 2023. The basketball shoes already had a limited-release shock drop on December 5 via the Nike SNKRS app. Only select customers were eligible to participate in the shock drop.

How much does the Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch' cost?

The Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch' will cost $190 in adult sizes and $125 in big kids' sizes.

Where can I buy the Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch'?

Online shoppers can purchase the Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch' on the Nike SNKRS website and app. Additionally, the sneakers will be sold in select retailers such as Foot Locker.

How many pairs of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch' have been produced?

We do not know the exact number of 'Reverse Grinch' sneakers produced. However, Vanessa Bryant said on Instagram she "was informed the Reverse drop is 3x the units" that have ever been manufactured.

What sneaker resale websites are safe to buy the Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch'?

The 'Reverse Grinch' sneakers will sell out within seconds online and leave many fans disappointed. A few trusted sneaker platforms include eBay, StockX, GOAT, and KICKS CREW.

Update

As expected, the Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch' sold out within seconds online. Online shoppers can try their luck on sneaker resale websites or wait until the next time Nike releases more of Bryant's signature sneakers. Readers can see the complete Nike Kobe release schedule in the link below.

Every Nike Kobe Sneaker Release Date for 2023-2024


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Pat Benson
PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Kicks On Sports Illustrated. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.