News of a new Christmas-themed Kobe Bryant Protro sneaker emerged in March and now, a first look at the upcoming holiday release has surfaced.
While early speculative mock-ups of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro provided an accurate glimpse into the gradient-shifting color combination, the in-hand look reveals new details for the soon-to-be-released colorway. With a Black/Venom Green/Purple Venom color combination, the “Coals” sneaker references the lump of coal gift that children who made the “naughty list” might receive come Christmastime.
Based around a dark black base, the Kobe 6 Protro sneaker is livened up through purple and green accents including a streaky, lightning-like pattern which accents the model’s signature polyurethane scale-covered upper. This color combination extends to the translucent rubber outsole, which shifts from a purple heel to a green forefoot.
Christmas-themed Kobe launches are a tradition for Nike, Inc. Past releases include one of Bryant’s most beloved sneakers, the Nike Kobe 6 Grinch, which established the line embracing the holiday’s less savory characters and tropes. With the Coals theme, it seems the line’s unorthodox approach will continue.
Nike Kobe 6 Protro Coals. @snkr_collector123
Renowned for its innovative design since 2010, the Nike Kobe 6’s influence persists today. Caitlin Clark’s debut signature shoe, the Nike Caitlin 1, features an Opticast upper reminiscent of the scale-coated texture seen on the Kobe 6. Clark frequently wore the Nike Kobe 6 Protro before receiving her own PE release.
The Nike Kobe 6 Protro Coals is expected to release this holiday season at $190. Style code IO6261-001 will be available via Nike’s Snkrs app and select Nike Basketball retailers.
