Kobe Bryant‘s new sneaker, the Protro 8 is dropping in two weeks on what would’ve been Mamba’s 45th birthday … and now we’re getting a look at the new Vanessa Bryant-designed Nike kick.
The footwear and apparel giant unveiled the “Halo” kicks on Thursday, just 24 hours after Vanessa teased fans with a silhouette of the sneakers on social media.
In fact, Vanessa reportedly helped design the sneakers to honor Kobe on his bday … August 23.
FYI, the kicks are an updated edition of Kobe’s eighth signature shoe, which originally dropped in 2012. It marks the second release from Kobe’s line (the Kobe 4 Protro “Mamabacitas” were released in May) since the family reconciled their relationship with the Swoosh last year.
Of course, the previous contract between Kobe and Nike expired in April 2021 … after the sides were unable to reach a new, long-term deal. But, Vanessa and Nike execs ultimately struck a deal, and that’s great news for Kobe’s millions of fans.
“This will be one of many Kobe 8 ‘Halo’ styles coming soon,” Vanessa wrote this week.
The retail price for the Halos will range from $80 (kids sizes) to $180 (men’s sizes) … and will be available on Nike’s app on August 23.