Overview
- Vanessa Bryant posted images of seven unreleased Kobe Protro colorways to her Instagram stories on Tuesday, showing designs across the Kobe 5, Kobe 6 and Kobe 9 silhouettes.
- The reported line-up includes a Kobe 5 'Eagles', two Kobe 6 'Polka Dot' colorways, a Kobe 6 'Bellísima', a Kobe 9 High 'Ironman', a Kobe 9 Low 'Dusty Pink', and a Kobe 9 Low 'CA Mountain Snake'.
- Multiple sneaker outlets say the Kobe 5 'Eagles' is expected to release in January 2027 at about $200, but those dates, pricing and any team or entertainment licensing have not been confirmed by Nike.
- The 'Polka Dot' Kobe 6 pair has been widely read as inspired by Minnie Mouse and the Bryant family's Disney ties while an Iron Man‑like Kobe 9 uses red, gold and blue cues with no public sign of Marvel or Disney licensing.
- The preview continues a pattern of the Kobe estate using social media to reveal Protro retros and could drive collector demand and media pressure on Nike to formalize release plans and licensing details.