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Introducing the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “X-Ray”: A Sneaker Inspired by Kobe’s Fifth Championship
It’s been nearly seven months since Vanessa Bryant first teased a new “X-Ray” colorway of the Nike Kobe 5 Protro. Now, after much anticipation and many previews, the Swoosh has officially unveiled the unique pair. Drawing inspiration from “X-Ray” tees released in 2010 to celebrate Kobe’s fifth championship, this sneaker features a skeleton graphic across its upper. Set to release on October 17, the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “X-Ray” will be available on Nike SNKRS and select retailers for a retail price of $190 USD.
On-Foot Look at the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “X-Ray” Revealed
After making a surprise appearance last week, the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “X-Ray” has now been spotted on-foot thanks to @knowing_kicks. This gives us our best look yet at the sneaker, which features a white skeleton graphic on a blue base with Kobe’s signature on the heel. The release date is still set for October, with the sneaker dropping on Nike SNKRS and select retailers for $190 USD. For more information on this pair, check out our previous updates below.
New Nike Kobe 5 Protro “X-Ray” Colorway Revealed
The Nike Kobe 5 Protro is finally getting some love again, with a new “X-Ray” colorway recently unveiled by Vanessa Bryant. This unique pair pays homage to one of Nike and Kobe’s most iconic t-shirts, the “Broken Not Beaten” tee released in 2010 after Kobe’s fifth NBA championship win with the Lakers. The shoe features a blue upper and a glow-in-the-dark outsole, inspired by the blue-hued x-ray graphic on the t-shirt. No official details have been announced yet, so stay tuned for updates on this release.
