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Nike Unveils Mamba Week Releases

Although Kobe Bryant is gone, that does not mean that his legacy will stop living on. Nike is committed to keeping Kobe’s legacy alive by delivering products to his fans and by supporting the foundations he created. The last week of August will be dedicated to Kobe and will be called Mamba Week. The week will include five Kobe 5 Protro releases and a re-release of the Black Mamba jersey.

2020 Nike Kobe Mamba Week Releases
2020 Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Big Stage" Release Date
Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Kobe’s fifth championship, the Big Stage colorway returns in a Protro version. This updated edition also features tattoo-style detailing of Bryant’s notable achievements from the 2009-10 season. The shoe releases August 23 in North America.
2020 Nike Kobe 5 Protro "5x Champ" Release Date
Kobe Bryant’s commitment to the game on and off the court reflects the Mamba Mentality that drove him to become a five-time champion and one of the greatest athletes of his generation. The Kobe V Protro 5x Champ reinterprets the championship-themed jackets gifted to Kobe after his second and third titles. The shoe retains its patented leather finish in purple and black with gold accents, and the insole features a five-star graphic print. It releases August 24 in North America.
2020 Undefeated x Nike Kobe 5 Protro Pack Release Date
In June of 1996, 12 teams passed on Kobe Bryant in the draft. One pair in this Undefeated two-pack collaboration is comprised of a combination of colors from those 12 teams, while the other pair includes colors from the franchise that made the trade, symbolizing the What If? motivation that drove him to outwork his opponents. Both pairs feature gold accents that reference his career championships. The pack releases August 27 in North America at Undefeated stores.
2020 Nike Kobe 5 Protro EYBL Release Date
Inspired by the mythological character Medusa and her ability to freeze onlookers with a single glance, the Kobe V Protro Girls EYBL features a green upper, gold accents and scaled detailing. The shoe releases August 29 in North America.