{"product_id":"nike-kobe-9-low-em-protro-china","title":"Nike Kobe 9 Low EM Protro \"China\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nike Kobe 9 Low EM Protro \"China\" \u003c\/strong\u003emarks the return of one of the most celebrated Kobe 9 colourways, originally released in 2014 and reintroduced in Protro form. Inspired by Kobe Bryant’s strong relationship with Chinese basketball culture, the sneaker combines a striking University Red engineered mesh upper with Metallic Gold and black accents, creating a bold and symbolic look. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout feature of the pair is the decorative dual-snake graphic on the tongue, symbolising balance and Kobe’s “Black Mamba” identity. The updated Protro construction modernises the original Kobe 9 with responsive React cushioning, lightweight support, and enhanced on-court performance while preserving the iconic low-cut silhouette that helped redefine basketball footwear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its lightweight engineered mesh build, aggressive traction pattern, and carbon-fibre support plate, the Kobe 9 remains one of the most respected performance basketball shoes in the Kobe line. The “China” edition stands out as both a collector’s piece and a performance-ready sneaker, blending storytelling, heritage, and modern basketball technology into one release. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"US 9","offer_id":53334763929907,"sku":"TASCS000-IH1400-600-9","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0005\/8675\/files\/IMG_7017.jpg?v=1778390384","url":"https:\/\/archivestore.com.au\/products\/nike-kobe-9-low-em-protro-china","provider":"The Archive Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}