Nike’s Kobe releases have been frequent over the last few months, and will likely continue to ramp up throughout the rest of the year. This week, news of the Kobe 3 getting a Protro upgrade has surfaced, coming late in 2025.
When Nike first approached Kobe Bryant about releasing retro editions of his iconic sneakers, the Mamba initially told them no. Kobe wanted his sneakers to still be viable on a basketball court in the modern day, and the Protro series was born. The Protro term is a combination of Performance and Retro, which updates the older models with all of the new tech Nike has available, keeping them wearable on court decades after their debuts.
This week, new leaks have stated that the next Nike Kobe shoe to get a Protro upgrade will be the 3 from 2008. Designed by Eric Avar, the legendary designer behind most of the Kobe line, the 3 features a high-cut collar and a webbed cage encasing both the upper and midsole of the shoe. Expected to arrive during the Fall or Holiday seasons of 2025, initial releases of the model will include an all-white “Halo” edition like we’ve seen for other releases like the recent 8 & 9 Protros.
NIKE KOBE 3 PROTRO “HALO” RELEASE INFORMATION
Nike has officially announced the release of their Kobe 3 Protro for August 2025. Among the initial lineup will be the all-white “Halo” model, available from both SNKRS and select retailers with an expected price tag of $240.
Nike Kobe 3 Protro “Halo”
Color: White/White-White
Style Code: HM4351-100
Release Date: August 23, 2025
Price: $210
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UPDATE 7/14/25: The first look at Nike’s new Kobe 3 Protro has arrived this week, showing off the shoe’s “Halo” triple white color scheme. This style is expected to debut the new Protro edition, releasing in late August for $210.
