Nike Kobe 8 EXT Protro "Year Of The Horse" drops April 24th, 2026

Nike’s Kobe 8 EXT Protro "Year Of The Horse" drops April 24th, 2026 for $200, bringing an equestrian-inspired build to the low-top Kobe line.

Nike has recently published official images of the Kobe 8 EXT Protro in the "Year Of The Horse" makeup, confirming the pair is part of the upcoming Spring 2026 lineup. The color blocking pairs a Light Orewood Brown suede base with Baroque Brown accents, a textured Ocean Cube heel wrap, and translucent pink-to-blue outsole sections.

Style code IM1820-100 also adds standout storytelling details, including shaggy hair-textured Swooshes in dark brown, a metallic horseshoe lace dubrae with Kobe branding, and rough-cut suede paneling across the tongue and eyestays. Summit White foam tooling sits above icy Ocean Cube traction, while the set includes alternate light blue laces to contrast the tan and brown upper.

When is Nike Kobe 8 EXT Protro "Year Of The Horse" releasing?

Nike Kobe 8 EXT Protro "Year Of The Horse" is releasing during Spring 2026 on Nike.com and at select Nike Basketball retailers. The official release date is April 24th, 2026. That confirmed date places the release within Nike's Spring 2026 seasonal rollout. Spring typically spans January through March, while this launch lands just after that window as part of Nike’s extended seasonal cadence. Check out images of the Nike Kobe 8 EXT Protro "Year Of The Horse" below while we wait for more details about the launch.

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