A shared mentality and mutual respect lead to the latest footwear offering from Nike and FC Barcelona.
Kobe Bryant’s love for FC Barcelona is well documented. Bryant famously fell in love with the Cule club after watching them practice during a trip to Spain. He resonated with their winning mentality, their creative play, and their passionate fanbase. A relationship blossomed from there thanks to their shared partnership with Nike. A partnership that has led to several crossovers- including match-day jerseys for Barca. Now, the partnership is connecting on the Kobe 3 Low Protro.
The Black and Electric Purple colorway follows the theme of the co-branded 2025-2026 Barcelona jersey. The kit that pairs black and purple so eloquently has no produced matching footwear. The iconic crest is etched on the dubraes and on the left tongue, across the Sheath. A brilliant Electric Purple fade graces the upper and outsole, and accents of Metallic Gold celebrate the chase of trophies.
From a performance standpoint, the sneaker delivers on the Protro’s mission of maximizing Kobe’s iconic signature shoes. Equipped with a full-length Air Zoom Strobel and Cushlon 3.0 foam in the midsole, the Kobe 3 Low Protro honors the original 2007 design and is modified to deliver the energy return and responsiveness the modern game demands.
The Kobe 3 Low Protro x FC Barcelona “Black & Electric Purple” launches on SNKRS on Friday, September 4th via SNKRS.
