Kobe Bryant’s Nike Sneakers From His Legendary 81-Point Game Are Returning

Kobe Bryant’s Nike Sneakers From His Legendary 81-Point Game Are Returning

Unlike Michael Jordan, most of Kobe Bryant‘s most beloved sneakers aren’t tied to specific athletic performances — but that isn’t the case for a pair of Nikes set to make a welcomed return in 2026. The Nike Kobe 1 Protro “81 Points” is set to release in spring 2026, bringing back the sneakers worn by Bryant in his career-high scoring performance against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. With the game coming before his first signature sneaker from Nik…

Kobe Bryant's ‘81 Points’ Game Honoured With 2026 Kobe 1 Protro Rerelease

Rumoured to return in 2026, the pair is expected to keep things true to form: built with a white base and finished with bold black and purple detailing.