{"id":460197,"date":"2025-05-22T16:49:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T08:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=460197"},"modified":"2025-05-30T14:35:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T06:35:47","slug":"nike-kobe-5-protro-lower-merion-aces-away-2026-release-date-price-where-to-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2025\/05\/22\/nike-kobe-5-protro-lower-merion-aces-away-2026-release-date-price-where-to-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"Nike Kobe 5 Protro \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d (2026)[Release Date\/Price\/Where To Buy]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nike is set to re-release the Kobe 5 Protro \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d in Spring 2026, bringing back a classic design that first debuted in 2010. This iteration of the Nike Kobe 5 Protro pays tribute to Kobe Bryant&#8217;s high school basketball career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Nike Kobe 5 Protro \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d (2026)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The shoe features a Metallic Silver, Team Red, and White color scheme, reflecting the colors of Bryant&#8217;s Lower Merion High School team. Beyond the aesthetic, the Kobe 5 Protro is built for performance. It includes a synthetic upper, Flywire cables for a secure fit, and a comfortable mesh collar. For cushioning and responsiveness on the court, it incorporates Zoom Air and Cushlon foam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" data-id=\"460241\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/22150330\/1-72.webp\" alt=\"Nike Kobe 5 Protro \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d (2026)\" class=\"wp-image-460241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/22150330\/1-72.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/22150330\/1-72-300x205.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/22150330\/1-72-768x524.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/22150330\/1-72-282x192.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" data-id=\"460235\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/22150233\/5-36.webp\" alt=\"Nike Kobe 5 Protro \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d (2026)\" class=\"wp-image-460235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/22150233\/5-36.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/22150233\/5-36-300x205.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/22150233\/5-36-768x524.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/22150233\/5-36-282x192.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Nike Kobe 5 Protro \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d (2010) pictured above. Sources: kobesneakers (left); Flight Club (right)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distinctive branding includes the spade-shaped Aces logo on the heel, representing the Lower Merion High School team, and the Kobe sheath logo, a nod to Bryant&#8217;s legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Release Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While rumors are circulating about the return of the Nike Kobe 5 Protro \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d (2026) in Spring 2026, Nike Basketball has not yet officially confirmed this release. Fans should stay tuned for further announcements, including potential first looks at the 2026 version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s anticipated that this model will be available through Nike SNKRS and select retailers next spring, likely retaining its typical US$190 price point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/sneakerbardetroit.com\/nike-kobe-5-protro-lower-merion-aces-away\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Sneaker Bar Detroit<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other news, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2025\/03\/26\/caitlin-clark-x-nike-kobe-5-protro-indiana-fever-release-date-price-where-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro \u201cIndiana Fever\u201d<\/a>. 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This iteration of the Nike Kobe 5 Protro pays tribute to Kobe Bryant&#8217;s high school basketball career. 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