Vanessa Bryant Announces Kobe Sneaker Release for Holidays

Two more colorways of Kobe Bryant's signature Nike sneakers are releasing this December.

After nearly four years of sporadic releases, the signature sneaker line of Kobe Bryant has come roaring back for the final half of 2023. Since Nike announced the relaunch of the "Kobe Brand" in August, several sneakers scheduled to be released have leaked online.

Fans have been able to count on Vanessa Bryant for official news as the widow of the late-great Los Angeles Lakers legend regularly posts updates on her Instagram account.

As we had expected, the Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch' and the Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'Black Mamba' will be released this holiday season. Vanessa confirmed the exciting news with a series of social media posts. Below is what fans need to know about the highly anticipated sneaker drops.

Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch'

A detailed look at the Nike Kobe 6 Protro / Nike

The Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Reverse Grinch' is inspired by the iconic green sneakers Bryant wore on Christmas Day 2010. Except this time, Nike put a twist on the holiday classic by inverting the colorways for an eye-catching red and green color scheme.

Fans can try to purchase the 'Reverse Grinch' colorway on Saturday, December 16. The performance basketball shoes are expected to cost $180 in adult sizes on the Nike website and at select retailers.

It is safe to assume this will be another limited release like most Kobe sneaker drops are these days. It does not take much to get Kobe fans excited, but everyone has had their eyes on these shoes since Lakers power forward Anthony Davis debuted them during the 2022-23 NBA season.

Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'Black Mamba'

A detailed look at the Nike Kobe 4 Protro / Nike

Nike is in a giving mood this holiday season as they are releasing two pairs of Kobe sneakers in less than two weeks. The Nike Kobe 4 Protro is an upgraded version of Bryant's fourth signature sneaker, which he wore throughout the 2008-09 NBA season.

The Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'Black Mamba' is scheduled to release on Tuesday, December 26. The shoes are expected to cost $190 in adult sizes. Fans should be able to purchase the shoes on Nike's website and at select retailers.

Despite the muted color scheme, the 'Black Mamba' colorway features more premium materials. The scaly snakeskin-inspired upper makes these shoes a must-have for sneakerheads and Kobe fans. Stay locked into FanNationKicks.com for all your sneaker news.

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