The Nike Kobe AD Protro Ruthless Precision Brings Back to the Future Vibes to the Mamba Line

Published November 2, 2026 at 8:15 PM

Quick Facts

Featuring a grey tough mesh upper that stretches across the entire upper, the Swoosh, tongue logo, and medial side supports add some clean white to the mix, with a few more white accent details striking across the grey upper
The heel bumper adds a little bit of color, with a rainbow metallic mix looking like an oil slick
The Nike Kobe AD Protro Ruthless Precision will be released November 26, 2026

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The Nike Kobe signature sneaker line, just like Jordan and LeBron, will be around as long as the Nike campus in Oregon is still up and running. And with that kind of constant dedication, The Swoosh is always on the retro tour, bringing back hits from across the Black Mamba’s numbered catalog with Protro updates for hoopers of all ages.

2026 AD

The Nike Kobe AD Protro Ruthless Precision is the latest Protro pair in the Nike Kobe holiday season lineup, giving the Mamba’s takedown model a revival with modern tooling for today’s game. Beyond the Nike Kobe AD Protro, the Kobe line is restarting again, with the Nike Kobe NXT Prototype adding the first new silhouette to the line since the Mamba’s tragic passing.

Featuring a grey tough mesh upper that stretches across the entire upper, the Swoosh, tongue logo, and medial side supports add some clean white to the mix, with a few more white accent details striking across the grey upper. The heel bumper adds a little bit of color, with a rainbow metallic mix looking like an oil slick.

Nike Kobe AD Protro Ruthless Precision Release Details

The Nike Kobe AD Protro Ruthless Precision will be released November 26, 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 Kobe Protro news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.