Duke Women’s Basketball Debuts Exclusive Nike Kobe 5 Protro PE

Nike’s legacy of exclusive college player editions continues with the unveiling of the Duke Women’s Basketball Team’s exclusive Nike Kobe 5 Protro PE.

The pair, dressed in Duke’s signature royal blue and black, features a sleek two-tone upper accented with a bold white Swoosh. Glossy patent finishes at the heel are contrasted by matte forefoot overlays, giving the sneaker both performance precision and visual edge. Kobe Bryant’s signature appears on the heel, underscoring the pair’s connection to the Mamba lineage.

As part of Nike’s ongoing relationship with NCAA programs, the Duke Women’s Basketball PE embodies both the precision and competitiveness synonymous with the late Bryant’s ethos. Built with Zoom Air cushioning and a lightweight synthetic upper, the Kobe 5 Protro PE maintains its reputation as one of the most responsive low-top performance shoes in basketball.

While this special edition will remain exclusive to Duke athletes, its reveal hints at the continued prominence of Nike’s college PE program, keeping Kobe’s influence alive across elite collegiate basketball programs.

Stay tuned for more looks at upcoming Nike Basketball PEs as the NCAA season tips off.

For more on the Swoosh, the Nike Kobe 9 Low "Team Bank" pack is available now.