Kobe Bryant’s 3D Glasses-Inspired Nike Sneakers From 2011 Are Reportedly Coming Back Next Year
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A coveted pair of Nike Kobe sneakers will reportedly return for the first time for their 15th anniversary.
The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “ASG Hollywood 3D” is set to release in 2026, according to the trusted sneaker leaker known as @zSneakerHeadz on X/Twitter. Inspired by 3D glasses, the colorway was made for the 2011 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles.
Kobe Bryant didn’t actually wear the shoes for the game, as he opted for the black and red Nike Kobe 6 “All-Star” that matched his Western Conference uniform, but he did bring the sneakers to an appearance on “Conan.” They released during NBA All-Star Weekend and have since sold for as much as $1,400 on resale platforms such as StockX.
The mismatched sneakers apply the model’s signature scale texture with a blurry print to mimic what a 3D print would look like without wearing glasses. On the right shoe, the heel stabilizer is rendered in cyan to match the lateral Swoosh and tongue Kobe logo, while its medial Swoosh appears in red. The treatment is then reversed for the left shoe, as it emphasizes red and moves the blue Swoosh to the medial side. A graphic of 3D glasses appears on the inner tongue, and the insole features special marking for Los Angeles.
As one of the most popular Nike Kobe models, the Kobe 6 now has three different All-Star variants. In addition to the two versions made in 2011, a new Kobe 6 Protro “All-Star 2.0” was introduced for this year’s game.
Although it’s dressed predominantly in white, the newer edition makes a significant departure by switching from a scaly upper to a raised star pattern.
Rumors circulated on the “ASG Hollywood 3D” Kobe 6 returning in 2021, which would have been the 10th anniversary, but didn’t come to pass amid a period of dormancy for Nike Kobe releases. A hiatus lasted from 2021 to 2023, when the line resumed after the Bryant estate entered a new agreement with Nike.
The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “ASG Hollywood 3D will release in spring 2026 through the Snkrs app and select third-party retailers. Pricing is set at $190.
