The Nike Dunk Low to Receive the "Protro" Treatment Next Year

Hypebeast

08-08-2025

Name:Kobe Bryant x Nike Dunk Low Protro 'Draft Day' (speculative mock-up pictured above)Colorway:Fierce Purple/Blue Lagoon/SailSKU:IM0586-500MSRP:TBCRelease Date:Summer 2026Where to Buy:Nike
When it comes toKobe Bryant-themed gear fromNike, the Swoosh continues to steadily expand its output, reaching far beyond the return of the late star's signature shoes. New Nike Kobe Protro releases, Kobe-branded apparel, and even aProtro versionof the Air Force 1 Low themed around Bryant have hit shelves this year.
Looking ahead to 2026, Nike is expected to maintain this momentum. A newrumor reportfrom Sneaker Files indicates that theDunk Lowwill be receiving the 'Protro' treatment next year. While we lack a first look at the shoe, a speculative mock-up pictured here indicates what its 'Fierce Purple/Blue Lagoon' look may arrive as, depicting it as a 'Draft Day' pair that nods to Bryant being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996. The inclusion of Protro in the title may mean that the shoe has been revamped with a 'performance retro' build.
At the time of writing, Nike has not yet confirmed that a Kobe Bryant-themed Protro version of the Dunk Low will be releasing. Stay tuned for updates, including a first look at this rumored 'Draft Day' colorway, as we currently expect it to arrive next summer via Nike SNKRS and select retailers, likely above the model's typical $120 USD price point.