In what could be the greatest looking Kobe sneaker released, maybe not as iconic as mainstay pairs like the Kobe 'Grinch,' but just an all-around great basketball shoe, the next drop in the legendary line of Kobe Protro's could reach the mountaintop. As Mamba Day comes around once more for the annual celebration and a wide range of drops from Nike and the Kobe Bryant camp follow suit, this year comes the "What The" Kobe 8 Protro hitting virtual and physical shelves in a multicolored beauty of a pair.
The re-release sneaker resembles the twin pair that dropped originally in 2013, serving as a chance for those who missed out on the original color splash design to get their hands on the 2025 pair 12 years later. The base colors for the individual shoes are blue, purple, red, and neon green. The "What The" colorway is of two Mamba Day drops that are set to come out on April 13th, joined by the“Dodgers” Kobe 6 in homage to the Los Angeles team.
Complete with an icy sole and a green variant on the opposing shoe, this could be a contender for a top hooping shoe of the year. As the story was with the original 2013 release, the sneaker is an instant stand-out on the court and will always be a draw in the collection when it comes to basketball sneakers. The multicolored look offers a vibrant approach to contrast some of the solid-colored Kobe Protro models that have been dropping recently and gives variety to the resume.
The "What The" Kobe 8 Protro returns to shelves on Mamba Day-- April 13th, 2025.