Following yesterday's first look at what's said to be the upcoming "Bicoastal" Nike Kobe 4 Protro, another pair of the upcoming re-release has surfaced with similar styling.
Featuring similar faux-snakeskin overlays as the aforementioned "Bicoastal" pair, a previously unseen colorway said to be nicknamed "Black Mamba" has leaked today. The pair features an all black upper with the reptilian texture appearing on the toe cap, Swoosh, and heel collar. The Black/University Gold pair's only color accent appears at the lateral side of the heel cup, where Kobe Bryant's signature appears in gold.
Rumored to arrive this holiday season, this Kobe 4 Protro will join other pairs slated for that time frame including the much-anticipated "Reverse Grinch" Kobe 6 Protro.
In related Kobe news, Vanessa Bryant yesterday officially announced which schools will become part of Nike's "Mamba Program" for the upcoming college season.
As of now, the Nike Kobe 4 Protro "Black Mamba" is expected to release on Dec. 26 for a retail price of $180, although that has yet to be confirmed by the brand. Readers can take a closer look at the pair below.
UPDATE (12/15): Nike has officially confirmed on the SNKRS release calendar that the "Gift of Mamba" Kobe 4 Protro will be released via the app on Dec. 27 for $190. Also dropping the exact day is the "Mamba Mentality" apparel collection, including a Detroyer jacket, a Los Angeles Lakers City Edition jersey, and a T-shirt.
UPDATE (12/26): The "Gift of Mamba" Kobe 4 Protro will finally hit retailers tomorrow. To make things easier for sneaker fans who are searching for a pair, we've listed some of the retailers that are carrying the release below.
