The Nike Kobe IX Elite High Protro 'What The Kobe?' returns ten years after its initial release, embodying the spirit of Nike's 'What The' series. This iteration masterfully merges various colorways from the Kobe 9 archive into a dynamic, collage-style design that celebrates contrast and creativity. The silhouette is updated with Nike React technology in the midsole for enhanced responsiveness and court feel, alongside an adjusted outsole for improved traction and support during quick stops.
- Features a Flyknit upper for a snug, breathable, and lightweight fit.
- Incorporates Nike React cushioning in the midsole for superior energy return.
- Includes a carbon fiber midsole and heel counter for added support and stability.
- Showcases a multicolored design with specific mentions of electric orange and vibrant light green.
- Branding includes a multicolored Kobe logo on the tongue, Kobe's signature, and multicolored graphics inside the tongue.
- Additional branding elements include a debossed Kobe Bryant logo on the tongue and an embossed Mamba logo on the heel.
- Equipped with a rubber outsole for optimal grip.
- The colorway is officially listed as White / Chlorine Blue / Black, though descriptions also mention a multicolored scheme.