Check out a Closer Look at the Nike Kobe 8 Protro Easter

Published September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Quick Facts

Featuring a tri-color snakeskin-print mesh upper, the toebox and front section are bright teal, the middle is a fiery yellow, and the heel transitions to deep purple
The Swoosh and heel tab add more black, with patent leather on the heel bumper and a yellow Kobe signature
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro Easter will be released Spring 2027

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The East Coast got its first hit of true fall weather over the past week, and frankly, next spring can’t come soon enough. Thankfully, we’ve already got Easter Sunday sneakers to look forward to for 2027, bringing a hit of warm weather and bright color to the basketball court.

Spring Fresh

The Nike Kobe 8 Protro Easter popped up on Nike’s 2027 calendar a couple of weeks ago, and now, we’ve got our first detailed look at the Protro take on the 2013 colorway. Combined with the Lunar New Year, Mambacurial, and Shanghai Fireworks Protro pairs, Nike’s return to the Kobe 8 has been a carefully curated take, with some of the best colorways from the silhouette’s history mixed with new fire.

Featuring a tri-color snakeskin-print mesh upper, the toebox and front section are bright teal, the middle is a fiery yellow, and the heel transitions to deep purple. The Swoosh and heel tab add more black, with patent leather on the heel bumper and a yellow Kobe signature. The midsole adds more black with teal speckles, with a grey outsole underfoot.

Nike Kobe 8 Protro Easter Release Details

The Nike Kobe 8 Protro Easter will be released Spring 2027 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $200. For all the latest Nike Kobe Protro news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.