Nike Kobe 4 Protro

This poignant Kobe 4 Protro remembers the lives of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna by referencing their last public appearance, which occurred at the Staples Center – home of Kobe’s beloved LA Lakers – on December 29th, 2019. During the game, in which the Lakers defeated the Mavericks, Kobe sat courtside wearing a bright orange WNBA hoodie and a green Philadelphia Eagles hat as he spent time with his daughter. These colours have been used on the shoe to commemorate the special moment, which was shared by Vanessa Bryant on social media. In her pictures, it is clear to see the powerful bond Kobe had with Gigi as they laugh and smile together throughout the match. Kobe’s shoes have always been strongly associated with the important people in his life, and the Kobe 4 Protro ‘Girl Dad’ is no different, honouring his legacy both as a basketball player and a proud father.

Velvety suede in a muted shade of Bicoastal green coats the outer of this Kobe 4 Protro, giving it a classy look. This elegant tone is accompanied by smooth black swooshes and a shiny chrome heel counter that carries Kobe Bryant’s signature in Bicoastal. Elsewhere, a compelling pearlescent effect ripples across the white outsole, and a surprising splash of orange shows up on the insole. Kobe’s Sheath logo brings added finesse to the shoe with its Metallic Silver tones. Meanwhile, his jersey number of 24 has been lightly pressed into the heel, thus retaining a sophisticated aesthetic while honouring the basketball great. The shoe’s nickname – Girl Dad – has been embroidered into the back of the tongue in a calligraphic font that completes this stylish sneaker with a refined touch.