Nike to Release Kobe 4 Protro 'Mambacita' in Honor of Gigi Bryant's 17th Birthday
Nike and Vanessa Bryant's partnership continues with the release of the Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'Mambacita' on May 1, 2023, in honor of what would have been Gigi Bryant's 17th birthday. The shoe is a tribute to Gigi's love for basketball and her father's legacy.
The Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'Mambacita' features a black and white color scheme that's inspired by the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation's jerseys. Gigi's name is embroidered on the heel collar, and gold hits adorn the Kobe logo and Gigi's jersey number on the heel counter.
The upper of the shoe is made of mesh, with weather landing on the toe and an open mesh design along the tongue. The Kobe logo atop the tongue is covered in gold, and an embroidered Swoosh logo takes on a dark shade that matches the checkerboard pattern found nearby on the TPU heel counter. Kobe's signature is on the lateral side of the heel counter, and the heel tab houses "Gigi" text in black. The shoe's two-tone white and black midsole is paired with a black rubber outsole.
The Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'Mambacita' will be available in men's sizing and will retail for $180. It will be available through SNKRS, Nike, Mambacita Sports, and select retailers. Full list available here.
The release of the Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'Mambacita' is a continuation of Kobe Bryant's legacy and a celebration of his daughter's love for basketball. The shoe is a must-have for fans of the late basketball legend and his family. Keep it locked to our Twitter and Mobile App to stay up to date on future releases.