With a bold University Red and white color palette, the Nike Kobe 8 Protro University Red breathes new life into Kobe Bryant’s eight signature basketball shoe with Nike. Designed for performance on the basketball court, the University Red Nike Kobe 8 Protro boasts a breathable upper made of ultra-lightweight, engineered mesh in University Red. Additional University Red accents can be found on part of the midsole, the laces, the collar, the tongue, and the insole. Pops of crisp white add contrast to the embroidered Swoosh logos, Bryant’s geometric sword logo on the tongue and heel, part of the sole unit, and the athlete’s signature. The white, rubber outsole features a grippy herringbone traction pattern, while the midsole houses responsive React foam. Our experts at StockX like the generous padding around the collar, which protects the ankle and adds comfort. The Nike Kobe 8 Protro University Red was released on September 6, 2024, and sold for $190. The Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'University Red' is crafted from crimson engineered mesh with contrasting white accents, including an embroidered Swoosh and Kobe Bryant's signature sheath logo on the tongue and back heel. Lightweight cushioning comes courtesy of a full-length drop-in React foam midsole. Underfoot, the white rubber outsole features a herringbone traction pattern and an exposed carbon fiber shank.