This Nike Kobe 6 Protro Is the Best Lump of Coal Possible for Your Christmas Stocking

Published September 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Quick Facts

Featuring black Mamba print across the colorway, the gradient mix of neon yellow and blue crashes across the upper like a lightning strike, with a matching gradient on the Swoosh moving from blue at the tail to yellow towards the toe
A jade green heel stabilizer pops at the heel, and more neon gradient jumps off the outsole
The Nike Kobe 6 Protro Coals will be released Holiday 2026

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Nike has been bringing Christmas themes to the Kobe line for years now, with the Kobe 6 Grinch climbing to the top of the tree for eternal holiday grail status. This year, the Kobe catalog is keeping its sinister side, building on the Grinchy theme with a lump of coal that will only bring smiles on Christmas morning.

Naughty List Niceties

After getting some early leaks of the naughty list pair, Santa’s upcoming step-back Nike Kobe 6 Protro Coals is getting closer to its seasonal release, with a new set of preview photos giving us an even more detailed look. Beyond the black coal base on the snakeskin upper, a strike of lightning in yellow and blue ripples across the colorway.

Featuring black Mamba print across the colorway, the gradient mix of neon yellow and blue crashes across the upper like a lightning strike, with a matching gradient on the Swoosh moving from blue at the tail to yellow towards the toe. A jade green heel stabilizer pops at the heel, and more neon gradient jumps off the outsole.

Nike Kobe 6 Protro Coals Release Details

The Nike Kobe 6 Protro Coals will be released Holiday 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in full-family sizing, the retail prices are set at $190 (adult), $125 (GS), and $97 (PS). For all the latest Nike Kobe news, download the Sole Retriever App.