The Nike Kobe IX Elite High Protro 'Masterpiece' celebrates Kobe Bryant's artistic approach to the game and his triumphant return from injury. This iconic high-top silhouette was the first Nike basketball shoe to feature a full Flyknit upper, offering a lightweight and seamless construction. It returns as a Protro, upgrading the original design for modern performance.
- Colorway: Black/Metallic Silver-Bright Crimson
- Upper: Black to multi-color gradient Flyknit with no-sew overlays
- Lacing system: FlyWire cables for a secure midfoot fit
- Tongue: Tonal embroidery, "Masterpiece" and Kobe's signature on the inside tongue, red signature embroidery, and red embroidered lines on the heel
- Heel: Black carbon fiber heel cap
- Mudguard: Iridescent multi-color speckled
- Collar: Exaggerated high-top collar
- Cushioning: Nike React foam removable insole
- Stability: Carbon fiber plate in the outsole for lateral stability
- Outsole: Minimal-rubber, pressure mapping-designed for durable traction
- Branding: Silver no-sew Swooshes on the sides
- Release Type: Quickstrike (QS), limited edition