Key Details
Price: $200Reported Release Window: Fall 2027
- Reported for Fall 2027 at $200 through Nike.com and select retailers.
- The grey snakeskin pattern upper returns with a purple midsole and red speckles from the 2013 original.
- Reported by @zSneakerHeadz and not confirmed by Nike.
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Mine Grey” is reported to return in Fall 2027 for $200 via Nike.com and select retailers. The details come from @zSneakerHeadz, and Nike has not confirmed them or announced an exact release date.
Eric Avar designed the Nike Kobe 8 for Kobe Bryant in 2012, and the “Mine Grey” original followed in 2013. It joins the “Shanghai Fireworks” in the Kobe 8 Protro run.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Mine Grey”
Colorway: Mine Grey/Court Purple/University Red/Black
Price: $200
Release Date: Fall 2027
Status: Reported (@zSneakerHeadz)
Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Mine Grey” Design
The “Mine Grey” upper is a single piece of mesh covered in a multi shade grey snakeskin print. Black sits on the inside panels. A band of armored silver wraps around the toe and runs to the bottom of the side panels. The midsole is deep purple with red paint speckles. The Swoosh and laces match in purple. The heel structure is red, and a Kobe sheath logo sits on the tongue.
How Will the Protro Differ From the 2013 Original?
The updated version is expected to swap the original Cushlon cushioning for React, with a thicker upper and better traction. The color scheme is expected to stay unchanged.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Does the Kobe 8 Protro “Mine Grey” Release?
Reports list Fall 2027 and a $200 retail price. One report points to mid November 2027 on Nike.com. Nike has not confirmed either.
Did Kobe Bryant Wear the Original “Mine Grey”?
No pair is recorded on court. An injury kept Kobe Bryant out of the 2013 to 2014 NBA season, so he never laced up the original.
Where Will the Kobe 8 Protro “Mine Grey” Be Sold?
Reports say Nike and select retailers will carry it, in store and online. Nike has not named the retailers.
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