The Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro "Black" Releases November 2026

Nike used the Mamba Invitational in Los Angeles as a platform to preview several upcoming Kobe releases, and the Kobe 3 Low Protro "Black" was among the standouts on display. The tournament has become a consistent venue for Nike Basketball to surface new Kobe footwear ahead of official announcements, with this blacked-out low-top appearing alongside other upcoming Kobe models including a bright green Kobe 3 Low Protro and multiple Kobe 10 Protro exclusives.

The Kobe 3 Low Protro "Black" keeps the design focused and restrained. The upper is constructed almost entirely in black, following the shortened silhouette of the original Kobe 3 design in its low-top form. A silver Swoosh near the heel serves as the primary point of contrast, breaking up the dark palette without pulling the shoe in a different direction. The rest of the build stays consistent with the blacked-out theme from the toe box through to the midsole and outsole.