Nike Kobe 8 Protro Mambacita - White - Checkered - Kobe - UK 3
The Nike Kobe 8 Older Kids GS brings some seriously hardworking inspiration to the court in this k...The Nike Kobe 8 Older Kids GS brings some seriously hardworking inspiration to the court in this kidtuned edition. Designed for the only player to have two retired jerseys as a result of his relentless pursuit of the game, bold details commemorate Kobe Bryant on the breathable engineered mesh upper, adding cool style and soft, wrapped comfort.Underfoot you39ll find Nike39s superresponsive foam technology, delivering energy return to drive you up and down the court like the Black Mamba himself. A familiar herringbone pattern sits at the forefoot and heel, working with the pivot circle and providing carefully placed grip that engages when you move and cut. Kobe changed the basketball shoe game forever when he introduced the Kobe 4, a lowtop featherweight masterpiece that focused on speed and incredible court feel. The 8 takes the best of the best from the Kobe 4, 5, 6 and 7 lowtops and combines them into what some consider his crown jewelWhen the Kobe 8 was originally released in December 2012, we used engineered mesh in the minimalist basketball shoe, which was a 1st in company history. The engineered mesh in the upper is soft and pliable, wrapping around your foot and conforming to its shapeHerringbone traction on the forefoot and side of the heel gives you that sharp, squeaky grip you can hear when making hard moves and cuts. Its located where your foot is normally planted, giving you a secure grip. The diamondshaped tread running along the outsole looks a lot like a Mamba snake39s headThe dropin thick, fulllength foam in the midsole helps absorb impact so you can enjoy every step of the game.Hard plastic in the heel offers a secure fit, ensuring no slippage inside the shoeFauxshank gives the look of the adult Kobe shoe with the flexibility your feet needTongue is padded in the center, so you tighten your laces as much as possible without feeling pinched or constrainedClassic laces. The Nike Kobe 8 Protro Mambacita (GS) pays tribute to Gianna Bryant, featuring a white and black butterfly pattern inspired by her impact on basketball. The colorway draws inspiration from her team colors, while metallic gold accents highlight the Swoosh logos and tongue. Technical features include a carbon fiber shank plate and React foam cushioning for performance. The right heel displays "GIGI" and the left "2," honoring Gianna's nickname and jersey number. The Nike Kobe 8 Protro Mambacita (GS) honors Kobe Bryant’s late daughter Gianna Bryant and was released on what would have been the rising basketball player's 18th birthday.The white and black butterfly pattern that graces the durable mesh upper represents Gianna’s transformational impact on basketball. In addition, the white, metallic gold, and black colorway draws inspiration from Gianna’s basketball team colors. The Swoosh logos embroidered on the outer side panels and along the heels come in metallic gold thread, which complements the gold detailing on the tongue and the sockliner. Our StockX experts like that the right heel bears "GIGI," Gianna’s nickname, and the left heel displays "2," her jersey number. The grade school-sized Nike Kobe 8 Protro Mambacita (GS) was released on May 1, 2024, and retailed at $120.
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