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A Nike Kobe Bryant sneaker which was once exclusive to friends, family and the reigning World Series champions is scheduled to be released to the public next year.<\/p>\n

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The Los Angeles Dodgers-themed version of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro PE sneaker is now set for a retail launch after Bryant\u2019s wife, Vanessa, gifted the shoes to the team in April 2024<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Utilizing Bryant\u2019s sixth signature shoe, the unreleased style colors the sneaker\u2019s scale-covered upper in Dodgers blue with white accents and Bryant\u2019s number \u201c8\u201d on the heel in red. The late legend\u2019s autograph appears in red on the back heel and a matching sheath logo is printed on the insole.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Nike Kobe 6 Protro ‘Los Angeles Dodgers’ PE retail version. Credit: @prm.cotd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Unique to this iteration of the shoe is baseball-style stitching, also in red, across the top of the tongue. The version of the sneaker gifted to Dodgers players came with white shoelaces, however newly leaked imagery shows the shoe with blue laces, so it\u2019s possible that detail has been changed for the retail release.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Despite Bryant\u2019s career-long ties to Los Angeles, this is the first official Dodgers-themed Nike Kobe sneaker to be released. Another Kobe 6 sneaker, 2011\u2019s \u201cAll-Star East LA\u201d colorway, is also nicknamed \u201cDodgers\u201d but did not have any formal connection to the franchise.<\/p>\n

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While Dodgers players received pairs of the Nike Kobe 6 PE in April, the sneaker was first spotted in September 2023 when Bryant\u2019s daughter, Natalia, wore it while throwing the ceremonial first pitch<\/a> at the team\u2019s Lakers Night event.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Also on the horizon for the Nike Kobe 6 Protro is a new “All-Star 2.0” colorway<\/a> which replaces some of the design’s scale pattern with star shapes. That style is expected to be released in February for NBA All-Star Weekend. <\/p>\n

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Now, the Nike Kobe 6 Protro \u201cLos Angeles Dodgers\u201d PE is set for a release one year after the team received their pairs. It\u2019s slated to be released for Nike\u2019s 2025 \u201cMamba Day\u201d celebration on April 13, the same day Bryant played his final NBA game in 2016. The style\u2019s SKU is CW2190-400 and it\u2019s expected to retail for $190.<\/p>\n

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Natalia Bryant throws the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers on ‘Lakers Night’ at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 1, 2023. Credit: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Nike Kobe 6 Protro ‘Los Angeles Dodgers’ PE. Credit: @dodgers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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