Nike has set an official release date of April 13, 2026, for the Kobe 11 EM Protro in the Mamba Day colorway, marking the 10th anniversary of Kobe Bryant's final 60-point game. Priced at $220 USD, the sneakers feature a black base with metallic gold accents and intricate details honoring Bryant's career milestones. This Protro version includes modern performance upgrades and will launch via Nike SNKRS and select retailers.
A decade after Kobe Bryant's iconic 60-point performance in his last NBA game in Los Angeles, Nike is reissuing the Kobe 11 EM Protro “Mamba Day” sneakers. Originally available only through the Nike iD customization platform in 2016, this marks the first widespread public release of the design, which celebrates the annual Mamba Day holiday. The sneakers carry the SKU IU4902-900 and come in black with metallic gold accents on the Swoosh and branding. The engineered mesh upper displays a layered numerical graphic representing key moments from Bryant's career, including his jersey numbers 8 and 24, debut and final game dates, five NBA championships, 18 All-Star selections, four All-Star MVPs, and his 81-point game. As a Protro model, the shoes incorporate updated performance features for modern play. They will release alongside the Kobe 11 Elite Protro “Fade to Black” on April 13, 2026, available through Nike SNKRS and select global retailers.
