The Nike Kobe 6 Protro Mambacita Sweet 16 pays tribute to the late Gigi Bryant and the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. The Nike Kobe 6 debuted in 2011 as the sixth signature sneaker between Nike and the late Laker legend, Kobe Bryant. In 2018, Nike retroed some of Kobe’s older and memorable sneakers under their Protro program to better equip each pair for current athletes. This version features a black snakeskin-inspired upper, symbolizing Kobe’s Black Mamba on-court moniker. Gigi’s AAU basketball jersey number, 2, is stamped on the sides of the ankle, with the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation crest printed on the heel of each shoe, and both Kobe and Gigi’s names underneath. A neoprene and mesh tongue and signature Zoom midsole offer comfort and stability on and off the court. The Nike Kobe 6 Protro Mambacita Sweet 16 was released on May 1st, 2022.