First Look At The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro “Halo”

The Kobe Brand is ready to usher in the next Protro model of the signature basketball shoe series on in 2024. On August 23rd (Kobe Bryant’s birthday), Nike will release the Kobe 9 Elite Protro, an updated version of the game-changing high-top basketball shoe that debuted back in 2014.

Continuing the “Halo” series that began in 2023 with the all-white Kobe 8 Protro, the Kobe 9 Elite Protro “Halo” brings forth an angelic all-white aesthetic with the only break arriving via the carbon fiber plating on the midsole. The upper Flyknit is matched with synthetic skin overlays covered in an all-over-print pattern of the Kobe sheath logo.

First reported back in October 2023, we finally have a first look of what to expect come Mamba Day in August. The Kobe 9 “Halo” will jumpstart the return of the Kobe 9 Elite Protro as a whole, with iconic colorways such as the Kobe 9 Elite “Masterpiece” set to return in Spring 2025.

As of this update, the Kobe 9 Elite Protro “Halo” is expected to retail at $240 and will be available on SNKRS.