The Kobe 1 Protro “City of Champions” takes a slightly more direct route, but lands with the same emotional clarity. Often referred to as the “Work Blue” colourway, the shoe looks back to a defining era in Los Angeles basketball history, when Inglewood earned its championship nickname in the early 1970s.
Work Blue dominates the upper, softened by Summit White and sharpened with Metallic Gold accents. Cracked textures across the Swoosh and mudguard reinforce the aged theme without turning the shoe into a costume.
The story comes together on the inside. The “67–99” detail returns, marking The Forum’s lifespan as the Lakers’ home, while the insole graphic maps the city with the arena clearly marked. It’s that level of specificity that elevates the Kobe 1 Protro beyond a simple colourway.
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