Nike Kobe 5 Protro Hyper Royal "Dodgers" (2026)

Nike Kobe 5 Protro Hyper Royal “Dodgers” (2026)

The Nike Kobe 5 Protro Hyper Royal “Dodgers” (2026) celebrates Kobe Bryant’s lasting connection to Los Angeles through a baseball-inspired interpretation of his fifth signature sneaker. Drawing inspiration from the colours associated with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the release combines Kobe Basketball performance technology with details that reference the sporting culture of the city Kobe represented throughout his legendary career.

The upper is finished predominantly in vibrant Rush Blue, creating a bold monochromatic foundation across the streamlined Kobe 5 silhouette. A contrasting Wolf Grey metallic Swoosh appears across the side panels, while crisp white detailing adds definition throughout the design. Comet Red baseball-style stitching around the heel provides the sneaker’s most distinctive thematic element, directly reinforcing its Dodgers-inspired identity. 

Kobe’s signature Sheath logo appears on the tongue, while his signature is incorporated into the external heel counter. Additional references to Kobe’s Los Angeles legacy are integrated throughout the design, creating a basketball sneaker that connects two important parts of the city’s sporting culture. The release is Dodgers-inspired rather than an officially licensed MLB collaboration. 

Built as a Protro, the sneaker retains the low-profile and responsive character of the original Kobe 5 while incorporating modernised performance technology. A lightweight Cushlon midsole works alongside responsive Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot, while a glass-based carbon-fibre shank plate provides additional stability during quick changes of direction. 

Released in 2026, the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Dodgers” continues the Los Angeles baseball theme previously explored across the Kobe line. Its vibrant blue palette, baseball-inspired stitching and performance-focused Protro construction make it a standout release for Kobe Bryant fans, basketball players and collectors.

Product Details

Category

Basketball Sneakers

Style Code

IO6256-400

Colourway

Rush Blue / Wolf Grey / Comet Red

Release Date

15 August 2026

Features

• Dodgers-inspired Kobe Bryant colourway

• Streamlined synthetic upper

• Vibrant Rush Blue construction

• Metallic Wolf Grey Swoosh detailing

• Comet Red baseball-inspired heel stitching

• Kobe Sheath tongue branding and signature heel detailing

• Lightweight Cushlon midsole

• Responsive Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot

• Carbon-fibre support plate

• Performance-focused traction outsole

Condition

Brand new.

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