The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro “Soft Yellow” Will Drop Later This Month

Kobe’s story doesn’t just live on through highlight reels—it shows up in moments like this. The Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro “Soft Yellow” brings one of the Mamba’s most iconic behind-the-scenes moments to the AF1.

The upper comes wrapped in soft yellow leather, accented by hits of Dusty Amethyst. At the heel, Kobe’s number 8 is stitched in bold purple, matched by a custom signature graphic. But it’s the subtle nods that tell the full story. The mismatched laces, styled after Kobe’s plaid pyjamas, and the insole photo of him practicing left-handed in a pinny and slippers, make this a very special release.

ReactX foam replaces the classic midsole insert for better underfoot comfort, while the outsole swaps Nike’s traditional star traction for Kobe’s Sheath logo. Even the “Air” script at the heel gets switched out for Mamba branding. The amount of alterations to the standard AF1 is pretty high on this release.

First spotted on Vanessa Bryant and now confirmed for a wider release on June 24th, this pair is equal parts tribute and upgrade. This is quite a broad step away from the standard AF1—it’s a wearable archive of one of the game’s greats. Let us know if you’ll be adding these to your rotation, and be sure to keep it locked for your best chance to secure your size!

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