The Nike Kobe IX Elite High Protro 'What The Kobe?' returns ten years after its original release, celebrating a decade of innovation. As part of Nike's esteemed 'What The' series, this iteration masterfully merges various colorways from the Kobe 9 archive into a cohesive, collage-style design that embodies contrast and creativity. This Protro version honors Kobe Bryant's triumphant return to the court after an Achilles injury, offering an upgraded take on the shoe that supported him.
- Features a full Flyknit upper, a pioneering element for Nike basketball shoes, providing a seamless, lightweight, and breathable construction.
- The colorway presents a vibrant, multicolored scheme with accents of electric orange and light green.
- Incorporates FlyWire technology for a secure fit.
- Includes blue embroidery on the tongue branding and multicolored Kobe logo branding on the tongue.
- Showcases silver no-sew Swoosh logos on the sides.
- Kobe's signature is found on the inside tongue.
- Details include a carbon fiber heel cap and a white speckled mudguard.
- Multicolored lines are embroidered on the heel, referencing Kobe's recovery.
- The design features an extra high-top silhouette with an exaggerated collar.
- Equipped with responsive Nike React foam.