Key Details
Style Codes: IU7424-001 / IX5203-200 / IU7421-001 / IB0018-200Reported Release Window: February 2027
- Four shoes make up the pack: the Kobe 5 Protro, the Kobe AD Protro, the Air Force 1 Low, and the Dunk Low Protro.
- The reported colors are Black, Chile Red and Khaki, built around Kobe Bryant's Black Mamba against the Arizona diamondback.
- Reported retail runs from $120 or $125 (Air Force 1 Low) up to $200 (Kobe 5 Protro).
The Nike Kobe “Mamba vs. Diamondback” pack of four shoes is reported for February 2027, timed to NBA All Star Weekend in Phoenix.
The details are reported and have not been confirmed; Nike has not announced a specific release date. Kobe Bryant last played in Phoenix during All Star Weekend in 2009. The Nike Kobe collection tied to him is returning to the city for the 2027 event.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
Nike Kobe “Mamba vs. Diamondback” Pack
Style Code: IU7424-001, IX5203-200, IU7421-001, IB0018-200
Colorway: Black/Chile Red/Desert Khaki (Kobe 5 Protro), Khaki/Black/Chile Red (Kobe AD Protro), Black/Desert Khaki/Chile Red (Dunk Low Protro), Desert Khaki/Chile Red (Air Force 1 Low)
Price: $200 (Kobe 5 Protro), $155 (Kobe AD Protro), $135 (Dunk Low Protro), $120 or $125 (Air Force 1 Low)
Release Date: February 2027
Status: Reported
Nike Kobe “Mamba vs. Diamondback” Pack Design
Only the Kobe 5 Protro has surfaced, in a single leaked preview. The pair is mismatched in khaki tan and black. The right shoe pairs a tan graphic base with a black side panel, and the left shoe flips that arrangement. A red outline makes the side panel Swoosh stand out, and the inside branding alternates cream and black. The graphic on the upper is not clear in the one image, so no snake details are visible.
The reported colorway for the Kobe 5 Protro is Black/Chile Red/Desert Khaki. The Kobe AD Protro is reported in Khaki/Black/Chile Red, the Dunk Low Protro in Black/Desert Khaki/Chile Red and the Air Force 1 Low in Desert Khaki/Chile Red. None of those three has appeared in images, and snakeskin has not been confirmed on any pair.
Why Is the Pack Called “Mamba vs. Diamondback”?
The name sets Kobe Bryant’s “Black Mamba” alter ego against the diamondback rattlesnake, which is native to the Arizona desert. Phoenix hosts the 2027 NBA All Star Game, so the theme ties his legacy to the host city.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does Each Shoe in the Pack Cost?
Reported retail is $200 for the Kobe 5 Protro, $155 for the Kobe AD Protro and $135 for the Dunk Low Protro. The Air Force 1 Low is listed at $120 in some reports and $125 in another.
Has Nike Shown the Full Pack?
No official images have been released. One leaked preview of the Kobe 5 Protro has surfaced, and the other three shoes have not been seen.
How Do the Phoenix Suns Fit Into the Story?
The Suns beat Bryant’s Los Angeles Lakers in the first round in 2006 and 2007. The 2006 series went seven games after the Lakers led three games to one. Bryant and the Lakers beat Phoenix in the 2010 Western Conference Finals on the way to a title.
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