Nike unveiled their Kobe lineup for Spring & Summer 2025 this week, giving us our first official and early looks at new products. Among the lineup is a new Protro edition of the Air Force 1 Low, which will debut in a “Soft Yellow” style.
Nike’s Air Force 1 has been an iconic piece of their catalog since its introduction in 1982. Over the decades, the shoe has released in dozens of different formats, with new tech or styling choices for each. In the late ’10s and early ’20s, Nike began experimenting with new cushioning technology and revised, modernized styling for the AF1, but none of the truly stuck like the OG. This year, they are giving us the best of both worlds with a new Protro edition.
The new Protro version of the Air Force 1 is the best possible next step for the iconic Nike shoe, blending their timeless design with today’s modern technology inside. From the outside, this looks like a standard-issue classic AF1, albeit with a number 8-shaped panel at the heels. Nike has announced that the shoe will feature drop-in ReactX cushioned insoles, potentially making them viable as a performance model again. For the initial Kobe release, the shoe gets a “Soft Yellow” leather upper with each panel lined in a vibrant purple shade, Kobe signatures, and snakeskin-inspired lace patterns.
KOBE BRYANT X NIKE AIR FORCE 1 PROTRO RELEASE INFORMATION
Nike’s new Protro edition of the Air Force 1 Low will make its debut sometime in Summer 2025, through a Kobe Bryant-inspired edition. Cast in a “Soft Yellow” color scheme with purple trim, the newly upgraded version will be available from both Nike and select retailers for $150.
Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro
Color: Soft Yellow/Soft Yellow
Style Code: HV9408-700
Release Date: 2025
Price: $150
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