Killer Whale Kobes: Check Out Official Images of the Nike Kobe 3 Protro Orca

Published September 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Quick Facts

The Nike Kobe 3 Protro Orca features a blacked-out upper with leather on the toebox and a mix of TPU and mesh on the net-shaped side panels that stretch up to the high-top ankle
The Orca energy is added with a white Swoosh striking across the heel, with Lakers gold Kobe sheath logos on the tongue and under the Swoosh on the heel
The Kobe 3 Protro Orca will be released September 26, 2026

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When Nike brought back the Kobe 3 Protro as part of the Black Mamba’s ongoing Protro program, not only did The Swoosh update the cushion and performance tech in the silhouette, but they also revised Kobe’s last true high-top into a lower version, embracing Bryant’s soccer-inspired embrace of low-profile hoop shoes, a trend that has continued to this day.

Kobe’s Line Returns to the High-Top

Beyond the Kobe 3 Protro Lows, though, the shoe is also back in a revised high-top version that looks just like the OG. For hoopers and sneakerheads who still have love for the high-top, the latest Kobe 3 Protro is bringing back an original black and white blend to the mix for the fall, with gold details on the killer whale combo.

The Nike Kobe 3 Protro Orca features a blacked-out upper with leather on the toebox and a mix of TPU and mesh on the net-shaped side panels that stretch up to the high-top ankle. The Orca energy is added with a white Swoosh striking across the heel, with Lakers gold Kobe sheath logos on the tongue and under the Swoosh on the heel.

Kobe 3 Protro Orca Release Details

The Kobe 3 Protro Orca will be released September 26, 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $210. Keep up with all the latest Nike Kobe news, Download the Sole Retriever App.