The Nike Kobe 1 Protro is poised for a significant comeback, marking its return to the sneaker landscape. A foundational silhouette in the initial Protro initiative, Kobe Bryant’s inaugural shoe with Nike has largely been absent from releases since the highly sought-after “81 Points” rendition.

Appropriately, the “81 Points” colorway of the Nike Kobe 1 is already rumored to be among the first to relaunch the model. Adding to the excitement, whispers are now circulating about a potential new companion in 2026: the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 “Work Blue”.

About the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro “Work Blue”

As is often the case with early leaks of this nature, only the precise color codes are definitively known, featuring a combination of “Work Blue”, “Summit White”, and “Metallic Gold”. While narratives are speculative at this preliminary stage, any light blue accents within the Kobe lineage often direct attention towards his early career in Minneapolis, a connection that gains relevance given Nike’s past exploration of the original Lakers colors on this very model.

Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro “Work Blue” speculative mock-up by Sneaker Files.

More broadly, the emergence of this second rumored colorway tacitly confirms that the Kobe 1 will indeed rejoin the Protro collection in 2026. This move signifies a continued expansion of the Protro series, which has diversified beyond popular mainstays like the Kobe 4 and Kobe 6 to encompass unexpected retros such as the Kobe 9 and the upcoming Kobe 3.

Release Details

The Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro “Work Blue” is reportedly slated for a Spring 2026 debut, placing its release sometime between January and March. Visual previews, including preliminary color schemes and a mock-up from Sneaker Files, offer an early glimpse of what to expect.

Source: Sneaker News

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