One of the most iconic moments in NBA history is returning to centre court—in sneaker form. To honour the 20th anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s jaw-dropping 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors, Nike is bringing back the Kobe 1 Protro “81 Points” on January 22, 2026, the exact date of his legendary 2006 game.
Originally released in 2007 through the Why81? campaign and later reintroduced in 2019 as a Protro (performance retro), this version updates Kobe’s classic signature model with modern tooling while staying true to its roots.
The shoe features a clean White leather upper, contrasted by Black accents and hits of Court Purple, a nod to his time with the Lakers.
Tech-wise, this Protro delivers. Zoom Air cushioning and a carbon fibre shank plate ensure that the sneaker isn’t just for collectors, it’s built for serious play.
Inside, the insole carries a hidden tribute to four cities, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, and Denver, all sites of Kobe’s historic scoring performances.
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