Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro “China” Returns November 2025

The Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro “China” will return on November 22, 2025. First released in 2014, the pair is a tribute to Kobe Bryant’s connection with China and their love for Bryant. The retail price is $190.

Update (11/10/25): We now have official photos of the “China” Kobe 9 EM Low Protro, giving us a first look. A release is scheduled for November 22nd.

In 2025, Nike Basketball will ramp up the number of releases from Kobe Bryant’s signature line, and one of the models receiving additional love is the Kobe 9. For the Holiday season, the brand will revisit a classic pair, the “China” Kobe 9 EM, and release the shoes in Protro form. This will mark the first time the pair will return to retailers.

Initially released on August 30, 2014. The inspiration for this pair comes from a trip Kobe Bryant took to China. This Nike Kobe 9 EM features a University Red, Metallic Gold, and Black color scheme. Highlighted with Red engineered mesh on the upper, Metallic Gold adorns the Swoosh logos, his signature by the heel, and speckled across the Red midsole.

This pair is known for the China-inspired artwork across the tongues, mixing shades of Gold, Red, and Orange. We also have intricate embroidery on the heels, accompanied by nine Gold lines. The design is completed with White on the midsole and rubber outsole.

Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro China 2025 Release Date

The Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro “China” will be released on November 22nd, 2025, at select Nike Basketball retailers and online via Nike.com. The retail price is $190 in adult sizing and $120 in grade school sizes. We will update you once we have more details. For now, scroll below for more photos of the original release.

The “China” Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro is set to make its highly anticipated return during the Holiday 2025 season. Initially launched in 2014, this iconic sneaker celebrates Kobe Bryant’s enduring bond with China and the profound admiration the country holds for his legacy.

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