Nike Basketball is re-releasing the Nike Kobe 11 Elite Protro during the Summer of 2026, this time in the "Black / Metallic Gold" color scheme.
Although it is too early to talk about an exact release date, we already have information about a new Kobe Bryant-branded release. According to internal documents, it appears that Nike is launching the Kobe 11 in a Protro version during the Summer of 2026. The release information was published exclusively on Sneaker Market.
The model comes with product code IM4260-001 and the "Black / Metallic Gold" color scheme. The exact color blocking is not yet known. However, it is possible that the pair is inspired by the Kobe 11 Low "Fade To Black", as the colors are very similar. Release information has not yet been confirmed by Nike. The brand generally avoids confirming information about limited-edition releases. We expect to learn more details about the release starting in 2026. Most likely, Vanessa Bryant will publish the first photos of the new pair before the model launches.
When is Nike Kobe 11 Elite Protro “Black / Metallic Gold” releasing?
The Nike Kobe 11 Elite Protro "Black / Metallic Gold" is releasing during the Summer of 2026 on Nike.com and at select Nike Basketball partner retailers. For now the brand has not yet announced an exact release date. However, several retailers have already confirmed the product’s release. See below an image of the original Nike Kobe 11 "Fade To Black" as we wait for more release information.
On another note, the Nike Kobe 3 Low ASW "Purple Venom / Black" is releasing during Spring 2026. This is the first time the Nike Kobe 3 model is being released in a low-top version.
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Vlad Ciutacu is a writer based in The Hague, Netherlands. He has been working in the footwear industry for more than a decade, with hundreds of pairs in his collection. His favourite models are the Air Jordan 1 and the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro. Find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
