Where to Buy the Nike Kobe 6 "Dodgers"

Vanessa Bryant has been captivating the hearts of Kobe fans worldwide with exclusive sneaker reveals, from the "Wifey" Kobe 8s to the thematic Kobe 4s for Valentine's Day and even a leopard-print Kobe 8. Continuing this heartfelt homage to her late husband, she unveils another poignant piece: the Nike Kobe 6 "Dodgers." This newest reveal pays a touching tribute to Kobe and Vanessa's affection for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team that not only represents their home city but also stands as a symbol of excellence and resilience, much like Kobe's legacy on the basketball court.

Echoing the Dodgers' iconic color scheme, the Nike Kobe 6 "Dodgers" sports a clean, two-tone royal blue and white palette. Its design speaks volumes of Kobe's connection to the city of Los Angeles and its storied baseball franchise. The sneakers are notably adorned with jersey-style red #8s on the lateral ankles, a direct nod to one of Kobe's legendary Lakers numbers. However, the baseball-style stitching on the tongue genuinely ties the theme together, blending the worlds of basketball and baseball in a single, seamless tribute.

On Thursday, March 13, UNDEFEATED shared an image to Instagram teasing the Dodgers-inspired Nike Kobe collection. The California-institution has long-been linked to the Black Mamba, helping kick off Bryant's Protro series, and honoring his NBA Draft with a special Kobe 5 'What If?' pack back in August 2020. According to a subsequent post, the 'Game Royal' Kobe 6 Proto will release exclusively via an UNDEFEATED.com raffle on Saturday, March 15. Pairs will also be available at UNDFTD La Brea, UNDFTD Shibuya, and UNDEFEATED.jp.

The raffles are available now until March 14 at 5 pm ET for instore, and online entries.

A launch via Nike channels will follow, dropping baseball equipment, apparel, and jerseys in the Kobe 6's bold 'Game Royal' color scheme, later this spring at a date to be confirmed by Nike.com

For more from the Swoosh empire, check out the Air Jordan 4 'White Cement' retro also set to land in May.