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 between Kobe and 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.

Plush suede coats the luxurious outer of this Kobe 4 Protro, its muted shade of Bicoastal green extending across much of the design and creating 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. A pearlescent effect causes a compelling shimmer to ripple across the white outsole, while a surprising burst of orange shows up on the insole. Kobe’s Sheath logo brings added refinement to the shoe with its Metallic Silver tones, and its nickname – Girl Dad – has been carefully embroidered into the back of the tongue in a calligraphic font that completes this memorable sneaker in style.