The Nike Kobe 5 Protro EYBL “The Academy” PE offers a new fresh colorway for the Kobe Bryant signature silhouette that was gifted to players of Nike Basketball’s Elite Youth Basketball League: The Academy.
This player edition features a vibrant mint green upper with black panels. It is accented by blue detailing around the Swoosh and along the heel. The color blocking is reminiscent of Jalen Brunson’s Kobe 6 Protro “Statue of Liberty” PE, set to receive a Holiday 2025 retail release.
The Kobe 5 Protro, originally launched as an updated take on the 2009 silhouette, offers the best of both worlds between a low top and lightweight performance. The Kobe 5 Protro EYBL “The Academy” PE follows in its performance DNA, bringing elevated basketball specific performance and nimble feel, and injects a daring color palette with a feeling of freshness and competitiveness. The mint tones and black accents are no doubt a show stopping combination that will pop under game lights.
Nike Basketball has a strong history of releasing athlete exclusive sneakers that are extremely desirable for sneakerheads at EYBL events. All previous Academy PEs have reached high resale prices for their scarcity and unique style, and this Kobe 5 EYBL PE is sure to join those ranks.
As of now, there are no reports of a retail release date, which is to be expected as these sneakers have been strictly exclusive to athletes at EYBL.
For fans of Kobe Bryant, this release is yet another release that keeps the Black Mamba’s influence alive both on and off the court.
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