Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro "Gift of Mamba" sneakers: Where to get, price, and other details explored

Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro "Gift of Mamba" sneakers
Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro "Gift of Mamba" sneakers (Source: houseofheat/X)

Nike has released many Kobe Bryant kicks and continues to honour the basketball player's legacy by releasing yet another colourway, the Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro "Gift of Mamba."

For the festive season of 2024, Nike is celebrating the enduring impact Kobe had on the game of basketball by dropping Kobe 9 EM Protro, "Gift of Mamba."

Nike Kobe 4 Protro Gift of Mamba was released in 2023, and the latest release coincides with it as the black and gold color scheme is a brand new franchise in the Kobe series.

The shoe will be available on the official Nike website and other select retailers during the festive season and fans are anticipating it to be in December. The shoe will be available in men's sizes for $180 retail price.


More details about the Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro "Gift of Mamba" sneakers

Nike's collaboration with the legend Kobe Bryant gave us the "Mamba Series". This series has served us with several heats - Mamba Rage, Fury, Kobe 3, Kobe 6 Protro, Zoom Kobe 4 “Carpe Diem", and the list goes on.

The series has had limited releases till now, but from December 2024 onwards, Nike hints towards plenty of future Kobe releases. Morever, it is also reported that for the holiday season 2024, along with the Kobe 9 Elite High Protro Christmas, the next addition to the Gift Of Mamba series will drop.

The Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro "Gift of Mamba" sneakers' upper is constructed out of engineered mesh in an all-black hue. The all-black upper is branded with Mamba's signature engraved in gold to add flair to the design. More details such as Kobe Bryant's signature and athlete's shield logo, are added upon the heel counter and tongue to pay homage to the legendary basketball player.

The shoe's design is made functional with the addition of flywire cables for a lockdown fit. The model also features a drop-in react foam midsole and rubber cupsoles for added traction and comfort.

The sentiments along with the design of this shoe are also what is supposedly getting the Netizens to cry out loud! Scroll down to see how.


Netizens react to Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro "Gift of Mamba" sneakers release speculations

The legacy of Kobe Bryant has left the world waiting for the "Gift of Mamba" series.

However, some funny comments always take place that are too naive to be missed.

The sneakernews handle on Instagram posted about the 'speculated' release date and netizens went crazy!

Netizens went crazy for Kobe 9 Protro EM "Gift of Mamba" series (Image via @sneakernews/Instagram)
Netizens went crazy for Kobe 9 Protro EM "Gift of Mamba" series (Image via @sneakernews/Instagram)

It seems that the internet has already given its verdict and these are indeed a dream come true!

The shoe will be available on the official Nike website and other select retailers such as GOAT, Finish Line, and more during the festive season 2024. The shoe will be available in men's sizes for a reported retail price of $180.


Kobe 6 "Grinch" football cleats has also been in the news for a speculated December release; you may want to check it out below.

A promised December Drop awaits!

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Edited by Mudeet Arora