Official Images Of The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro “Masterpiece”

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The Nike Kobe signature line has been a powerful vehicle for introducing new design and innovation to basketball. In late 2013, it unveiled the Kobe 9 Elite, an unexpectedly super high-cut sneaker boasting Flyknit uppers for the first time in hoops performance. The debut colorway known as the “Masterpiece” hit retail that following season of Spring 2014, and now eleven years later, this iconic model is set to change the landscape of basketball footwear once again.

Despite being over a decade old, the Kobe 9 Elite still looks ahead of its time. The multi-colored Flyknit created one of the most dazzling uppers in Nike Kobe history, while the signature Eric Avar design touches seem to look better than anything else that’s out in the market today. This forward-thinking design is why the Kobe Retro movement continues to stay strong, and why the future is bright for the fallen hero’s legacy in footwear.

Officially unveiled earlier in January as part of the Year Of The Mamba collection, the Kobe 9 Masterpiece surfaces once more via official brand images. Adult ($240) and GS ($140) sizes have been confirmed to release on February 8th, 2025 via SNKRS and select retailers.