In the aftermath of Kobe Bryant's death, some immoral sneaker resellers have attempted to cash in by raising the prices on their Nike Kobe sneakers. In some instances, Kobe's beloved kicks were being listed for more than 4x the amount that they typically resell for.
With that in mind, fans flocked to Nike.com to attempt to get their hands on any Kobe merch they could. Unfortunately, a "Kobe" search on Nike.com's website redirected visitors to their Kobe memorial page, which led to rumors that Nike had decided to pull all of Bryant's sneakers and apparel.
As it turns out, Nike wasn't responsible for the lack of Kobe-related products on their site. His fans just simply bought everything that was available and there is no longer anything in stock. Complex reports that Nike has asked the Foot Locker family of brands to send their Kobe products back to Nike HQ. As of this writing, there are no longer any Kobe-related sneakers or gear listed on sites like Eastbay, Finish Line and Foot Locker.
Kobe Bryant’s Nike Kobe V Undefeated Pack In The Works: What To Expect
UNDFTD x Nike Kobe V Protro collection rumored to feature three colorways.
After a successful run of Nike Kobe IV retros, Nike and Kobe Bryant have shifted their focus to the Nike Kobe V. And just like the Kobe IV Protro, Nike will be collaborating with Undefeated for an exclusive collection of Kobe V Protros.
According to sneaker source @PY_Leaks, there are at least three different Kobe V collabs in the works for this Fall, each priced at $190. Images of the kicks have not yet surfaced but the kicks will reportedly be offered in the following color schemes: "Multi-Color/Metallic Gold/Multi-Color," "Metallic Gold/Multi-Color-Field Purple" and "White/Metallic Gold/Rapid Teal."
Nike kicked off the Kobe V retros at the top of the new year with the return of the Joker-inspired "Chaos" colorway and fans can expect many more classic styles to release throughout the year. Rumors suggest that one of the Kobe V Protros on tap for 2020 features a "White, Black, and Metallic Gold" design, which lines up with the "Big Stage" Nike Kobe V that debuted in 2010.
Stay tuned for more details on the UNDFTD x Kobe V Protro, and let us know which colorways you want to return this year.
