The Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro WNBA is Arriving Just in Time for the New Season
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- The Swoosh is adding yet another orange colorway to the Kobe line inspired by the WNBA logo
- Only giving us a look at one shoe, the pair is covered in shades of Orange Frost and Ice Peach with a white midsole for a bit of contrast
- The Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro WNBA will be released Summer 2026
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The WNBA is less than a month away from tip-off, and we couldn’t be more excited. The offseason has been full of major trades, and after a great NCAA tourney followed by a star-studded draft, the May 8 regular season start can’t come soon enough.
Nike is also hyped for the upcoming WNBA season, and after packing the offseason with debuts of the A’Two and Sabrina 4 and previews of the upcoming WNBA 30th anniversary pack, The Swoosh is adding yet another orange colorway to the Kobe line inspired by the WNBA logo.
We first got word of the Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro WNBA last fall and now we’ve got a first look from @crosbykicks on Instagram, who showed off an early preview picture of the upcoming pair this week. Only giving us a look at one shoe, the pair is covered in shades of Orange Frost and Ice Peach with a white midsole for a bit of contrast.
The Nike Kobe 9 EM Protro WNBA will be released Summer 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $190. To keep up with every new Nike Kobe drop, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.
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