'Close Out' Kobe 1 Protros Drop This Month

Release information for an upcoming 'White/Del Sol-Varsity Purple' colorway of the Nike Kobe 1 Protro.

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Nike Kobe 1 Protro Close Out Release Date AQ2728 101 Main

Originally making its debut with the release of an OG colorway and a hyped-up collaboration from L.A.'s UNDFTD, the re-tooled Nike Kobe 1 Protro is making a return in another one of the model's original color schemes.

Opting for another Lakers-inspired colorway, this time around Kobe's first Nike signature will be utilizing a white leather upper with purple and black accents on the Swoosh, ankle collar, and midsole. While aesthetically the Protro remains the same as its original predecessor from 2005, the tech upgrades have made the sneaker a solid performance option in 2018. Modifications on the Protro include a more lightweight overall construction and the addition of full-length Zoom Air cushioning in the midsole.  

According to @J23app on Twitter, this quickstrike release of this Kobe 1 Protro will be taking place on April 14 for a retail price of $175.

Nike Kobe 1 Protro QS "Close Out"
Release Date: 04/14/18
Color: White/Del Sol-Varsity Purple
Style #: AQ2728-101
Price: $175

UPDATE 4/6: Official images of the "Close Out" Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro via Nike.

Nike Kobe 1 Protro Close Out Release Date AQ2728-101 Profile
Nike Kobe 1 Protro Close Out Release Date AQ2728-101 Medial
Nike Kobe 1 Protro Close Out Release Date AQ2728-101 Sole
Nike Kobe 1 Protro Close Out Release Date AQ2728-101 Top
Nike Kobe 1 Protro Close Out Release Date AQ2728-101 Heel
Nike Kobe 1 Protro Close Out Release Date AQ2728-101 Collar
Nike Kobe 1 Protro Close Out Release Date AQ2728-101 Tongue

UPDATE 4/6: An in-hand look has surfaced of the "Close Out" Kobe 1 Protro, which will release as part of Nike's "Champions Think 16" pack.

Nike Kobe 1 Protro 'Close Out' AQ2728-101