Pastel Greens Take Over the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro Ahead of Spring '26

Kobe Bryant's innovative Nike Basketball line continues to win over audiences looking for pinnacle expressions of performance hoops footwear. Come Summer 2026, the late NBA superstar's Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro is being presented in a number of new ensembles—including "Light Silver/Summit White/Steam."

Though more muted than a rumored "WNBA" release expected to launch before fall, the newly-surfaced Protro opts for an eye-catching makeover. Shades of pastel green animate everything from the lightweight upper to the highly-technical sole unit. Much of outsole opts for an off white finish, however, allowing for the hits of green up-top to pop that much more.

A Nike.com launch is expected to happen on April 13, 2026. Stay tuned for more information about the next Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro.

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