[Update 9 Apr 2024] Although initially purported to arrive in May, word has it that the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Bicoastal” (AKA “Girl Dad”) will be released on 7 June instead with an RRP of US$190. Find them on Nike SNKRS come D-Day!

[Update 18 Mar 2024] New images of the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Bicoastal” have surfaced, courtesy of JD Sports UK. The pair is also known as the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Girl Dad” in some circles. It’s slated for release on 31 May 2024 via Nike brick-and-click stores. In the meantime, get a look at the images in the gallery above!

[Update 8 Feb 2024] More stills, including on-feet images of the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Bicoastal”, have emerged online courtesy of Sneaker Knockerz and Knowing Kicks! With a new release date confirmed for 31 May 2024, check out the gallery of this popular pair while we eagerly await the drop. Stay tuned!

[Update 18 Dec 2023] There are more images of the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Bicoastal” that’ve surfaced. This time, courtesy of @solesbyzay_backup. Check them out in the gallery above!

[Update 15 Dec 2023] According to Sole Retriever, the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Bicoastal” is now called “Girl Dad”. Alongside this piece of news however, is a release date: 1 June 2024! Keep a lookout for more details in the coming weeks. Till then, check out the new images in the gallery above.

[Update 8 Sep 2023] It’s still relatively early looking towards the rumored 2024 release date for the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Bicoastal”. @xcsnkr has provided another look at the sneaker, featuring a completely different design as compared to initial mock-ups.

Scales have been added to the profile Swooshes, collar and toe box, which gives bigger rise to the nickname of the shoe. Check it out via the top slider above, and stay tuned for more updates.

Ever since Nike announced that the Kobe Bryant line was officially returning, we’ve been treated to a whole myriad of Kobe shoes that are planned for the later half of the year and onwards. These include some iconic shoes such as the Kobe 6 Protro “Reverse Grinch” and Air Force 1 “Kobe Bryant”. To further efforts to reinvigorate the sub-brand, Nike will release a new colorway for the Kobe 4 Protro, titled “Bicoastal”.

As its name would suggest, the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Bicoastal” draws inspiration from the ocean. The titular shade of green takes on most of the shoe’s upper, with complementary Metallic Silver accentuating the shoe. Black arrives on Kobe’s signature logo and on the outsole underfoot.

Take a closer look at the upcoming Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Bicoastal”, courtesy of @zsneakerheadz and @sneakerfiles. It’s expected to grace our shores in Summer 2024, with a RRP of US$180.

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