{"id":516177,"date":"2026-08-14T16:58:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T08:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=516177"},"modified":"2026-08-19T12:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T04:37:47","slug":"nike-honors-kobe-bryant-with-dodgers-inspired-air-force-1-low-protro-15th-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2026\/08\/14\/nike-honors-kobe-bryant-with-dodgers-inspired-air-force-1-low-protro-15th-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Nike Honors Kobe Bryant with Dodgers-Inspired Air Force 1 Low Protro [15th August 2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Legendary LA Crossover: Honoring Kobe Bryant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nike is expected to release the newest addition to its footwear collection honoring the monumental legacy of the late Kobe Bryant on 15th August 2026. Celebrating the undeniable, deep-rooted bond between the basketball legend and the city of Los Angeles, this highly anticipated drop wraps the classic silhouette in iconic LA Dodgers colors. Serving as a poignant tribute to Bryant&#8217;s enduring impact on and off the court, it stands out as an unmissable, special-edition grail for streetwear enthusiasts and die-hard Mamba fans alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10143239\/f0865621-1d87-4c41-a7a2-1e8bb4aee0d2-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-516178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10143239\/f0865621-1d87-4c41-a7a2-1e8bb4aee0d2-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10143239\/f0865621-1d87-4c41-a7a2-1e8bb4aee0d2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10143239\/f0865621-1d87-4c41-a7a2-1e8bb4aee0d2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10143239\/f0865621-1d87-4c41-a7a2-1e8bb4aee0d2-282x188.webp 282w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10143239\/f0865621-1d87-4c41-a7a2-1e8bb4aee0d2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Kobe Bryant \u00d7 Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro QS &#8220;Dodgers&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the classic Air Force 1, this pair features a &#8220;Protro&#8221; (performance retro) upgrade for enhanced performance. The light gray leather upper is accented by a snakeskin-textured Swoosh, expressing Bryant&#8217;s &#8220;Black Mamba&#8221; identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red baseball stitching on the side panels recalls the LA Dodgers&#8217; road uniforms, adding a dope local touch. Special details include shaggy laces, a signature logo on the tongue, and Bryant\u2019s signature near the heel. A striking blue outsole grounds the design as a key highlight. Capturing the connection between Bryant and LA, this must-cop model is a must-see for fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10143303\/bed118fb-0a37-41cc-ae97-3404db93973f-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-516179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10143303\/bed118fb-0a37-41cc-ae97-3404db93973f-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10143303\/bed118fb-0a37-41cc-ae97-3404db93973f-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10143303\/bed118fb-0a37-41cc-ae97-3404db93973f-768x506.jpg 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