Quick Facts
- The Nike Kobe 9 Low EM Protro Light Silver is the latest colorway of the engineered mesh Kobe 9 Protro to pop up on the catalog
- The pair adds a combination of minty fresh Steam green with silver accents on the Swoosh and Kobe sheath logo so toned down they look grey to the eye
- A second shade of steely green is added to the sockliner, lace loops, and midsole accents, with grey making up the rest of the midsole and white lightening things up on the outsole
- The Nike Kobe 9 EM Light Silver will be released April 13, 2026
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Kobe Bryant’s sneaker lines are so legendary that Nike and adidas both continue to run through the Mamba’s retro signatures to a constant hype cycle obsessed with the Lakers’ legend. At Nike, Kobe’s numbered signatures are the most popular sneakers on the highest-level basketball courts across the country, with new silhouettes returning at every turn.
The Nike Kobe 9 Low EM Protro Light Silver is the latest colorway of the engineered mesh Kobe 9 Protro to pop up on the catalog, adding a combination of minty fresh Steam green with silver accents on the Swoosh and Kobe sheath logo so toned down they look grey to the eye.
A second shade of steely green is added to the sockliner, lace loops, and midsole accents, with grey making up the rest of the midsole and white lightening things up on the outsole. A bit more greyish silver is added to the laces to complete the look.
The Nike Kobe 9 EM Light Silver will be released April 13, 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $190. Download the Sole Retriever App for all the latest Nike Kobe news.
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