Nike announces the launch of Kobe 6 Protro "Sail" with matching apparel collection

Nike has announced the Kobe 6 Protro "Sail" along with the Kobe Details apparel collection. Its drop date is set to February 13, 2025. The revised take on the original Kobe 6 under the "Year of the Mamba" banner commemorates the legacy of Kobe Bryant with updated design elements but holds the iconic, low-profile shape of the original.

Inspired by a snake shedding its skin, the sneaker embodies the persona of Kobe's "Black Mamba." In addition to the shoes, the Kobe Details apparel collection includes items that blend elements from Bryant's playing career and personal style.

The apparel collection is a re-imagined sportswear, including a re-interpreted tear-away pant and a modernized shooting shirt, which will highlight Bryant's attention to detail and influence on basketball culture. The sneaker and apparel will be sold on Nike.com and at select retailers, according to Nike's official announcement of pricing for each item.

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Design and features of the Kobe 6 Protro "Sail"

The Kobe 6 Protro "Sail" retains the streamlined structure of the original while bringing in modern updates. The upper has a raised star pattern that replaced the almost textured scale design.

The sail-colored base represents renewal, shedding the old layers concept that also aligns with Bryant's constant and non-stop evolution as a player. The shoe also houses performance-based innovations.

The Protro version uses Nike's Zoom Air technology to introduce better responsiveness to cushioning. The outsole is low profile, designed more for agility within the court's confines.

A design that can be said as a reference to the past introduces contemporary components that separate the shoe from old releases. Although their quantities will be limited, the Kobe 6 Protro "Sail" will be part of a set of larger plans for Protro releases throughout the year.

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Details of the Kobe Details apparel collection

The Kobe Details apparel collection, which is launched with the sneaker, is a basketball-inspired clothing range. It draws from Bryant's precision-driven mindset and translates it into apparel that blends performance and everyday wear.

Some other standout pieces are the reinterpretation of traditional basketball tear-away pants, now pleated with structured tailoring. Shooting shirts have been redesigned as dresses, combined with elements of casual wear with on-court attire. It is an effort to reconsider traditional sportswear while keeping its legacy and Bryant.

Other pieces for the collection range from jerseys and t-shirts to hoodies, all taking subtle nods through Kobe's incredible career. Now, even as the collection speaks to basketball history, it'll be available with off-court, everyday use versatility. Apparel releases will be on offer in standard sizes, in addition to available men's fits and women's fits in different styles.

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Availability and pricing of the Kobe 6 Protro "Sail"

The Kobe 6 Protro "Sail" and the Kobe Details apparel collection will be available to purchase on February 13, 2025, on Nike's site and select retailers. The Kobe 6 Protro "Sail" sells for $190.

Apparel will vary in price, with the Men's Baseball Jersey at $150 and the Women's Long-Sleeve Cropped Top at $80. Other pieces in the collection will be similarly tiered, with some pieces being positioned as premium.

Nike has also said that more Kobe-themed releases will be announced during the year under the "Year of the Mamba" initiative. The company has not revealed any precise data about future launches but confirmed that more footwear and apparel will be announced in the approaching months.

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Nike Kobe 6 Protro "Sail" and Kobe Details apparel collection will be available on February 13, 2025, under the canopy of "Year of the Mamba." The sneaker is another reimagination of key elements from the Kobe 6 with a twist in modernity.

Apparel takes the sportswear classic and interprets it afresh. This year, more will be out as the company continues to honor Kobe Bryant. Availability will come through the official Nike channels as well as from select stores.