Nike Basketball is bringing back the Nike Kobe 3 Protro during Fall 2025, with one of the first color schemes being the "Christmas".
Even though the Kobe 3 is not one of the most popular models in the brand’s catalog, Nike is bringing the basketball shoes back starting during Fall 2025. The second color scheme released in 2025 is titled "Christmas" (or "Royal Pulse".) The model comes with product codes HM4351-400 or IQ5338-400 (adult) and HQ2304-400 (Grade School SKU) together with the "Royal Pulse / Chrome / White" color scheme. For now, Nike has not confirmed the rumors about this release. In general, the brand avoids confirming rumors about limited-edition releases. We will most likely find out more details about the release starting during the Summer of 2025.
When is Nike Kobe 3 Protro “Royal Pulse” releasing?
The Nike Kobe 3 Protro "Royal Pulse" is releasing during Fall 2025 on Nike.com and at select Nike Basketball retailers. For now, the brand has not yet confirmed an exact release date. However, we already know that the model is part of the Nike Holiday 2025 seasonal lineup. As a result, the pair should release between October and December. According to several industry sources, the model is scheduled to release on August 23, 2025. Check out the first images of the new Nike Kobe 3 "Christmas" below while we wait for more release details.
On another note, the Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro "China" is releasing again during the Winter of 2025. Alternatively, check out all the Nike Kobe Protro models that are releasing soon.
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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.
