Product Description:
Commemorating a decade since its debut, the Kobe 9 Elite Protro 'What The Kobe' 2025 revives one of the most iconic mashups in basketball footwear. This high-top silhouette returns with a white single-layer Flyknit upper, infused with multicolor threads pulled from a wide array of classic Kobe 9 colorways. The woven construction remains lightweight and form-fitting, engineered for precision performance and high-intensity movement.

The collar and heel showcase embroidered graphics inspired by the sutures from Kobe Bryant’s Achilles surgery—an enduring symbol of his comeback mentality. Inside, a drop-in Nike React midsole delivers responsive, low-profile cushioning, while a carbon fiber heel counter provides essential lateral support for hard cuts and quick pivots.

Key Features:

• Colorway: White / Reflective Silver / Chlorine Blue / Black

• Upper Material: Single-layer Flyknit with multicolor woven accents

• Cushioning: Drop-in Nike React insole for lightweight responsiveness

• Support: Carbon fiber heel counter for lateral containment

• Design Details: “What The” mashup of multiple Kobe 9 colorways, Achilles suture embroidery

• Release Date: May 21, 2025

• SKU: FZ7335 101

Legacy:
The original 'What The Kobe' redefined Nike’s storytelling approach by fusing Kobe’s sneaker history into one bold design. Now, ten years later, the 2025 Protro edition brings that same legacy to a new generation of athletes and collectors, blending innovation, symbolism, and artistry with Kobe Bryant's relentless drive to return stronger.