The Nike Kobe AD Protro Revival Twinkles in Purple Stardust

Published October 5, 2026 at 8:20 PM

Quick Facts

The Purple Stardust AD starts with a tough purple mesh upper with stitched line details striking across the toecap and side panels.
The heel section of the shoe adds a darker purple shade, with a speckled purple midsole and a black outsole to match the black Swoosh.
The Nike Kobe AD Protro Stardust will be released Fall 2026.

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The Nike Kobe hype never stops. The preferred shoe line of NBA, WNBA, and youth basketball players everywhere, the Kobe Protro series has revived the Black Mamba’s signature pairs with modern tooling for a changing game. After dropping countless pairs of the Kobe 5 and 6 Protros, plus a recent return to the Kobe 3 Protro and select Kobe 8 Protros, the Nike Kobe AD is the latest silhouette to get an update.

The Nike Kobe AD is Back

The Nike Kobe AD Purple Stardust is the first colorway of the AD to return in Protro fashion, following a recent Kobe 10 Protro pair from 2015, the 5 AM Flight. Rounding out the final silhouette from Kobe’s signature line before Nike delves into new territory with the upcoming Nike Kobe NXT Prototype.

The Purple Stardust AD starts with a tough purple mesh upper with stitched line details striking across the toecap and side panels. The heel section of the shoe adds a darker purple shade, with a speckled purple midsole and a black outsole to match the black Swoosh. Last but not least, a metallic Kobe sheath tongue logo rounds out the colorway.

Nike Kobe AD Protro Stardust Release Details

The Nike Kobe AD Protro Stardust will be released Fall 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $155. For all the latest Nike Kobe news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.