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- The retail price for adult sizes is $190.00 USD.
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro "Hornets" is currently expected to release in Summer 2026 as part of Nike's upcoming seasonal lineup.
Nike has recently published official images of the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro "Hornets", confirming the pair is part of the upcoming Summer 2026 lineup. The latest image set confirms the rollout timing while early coverage around this pair continues to build ahead of launch.
The pair comes with style code IM6119-500, an official "Fierce Purple / Blue Lagoon / White" colorway, a $190 retail price, and is currently expected in Summer 2026. This release features a leather-based construction, with Fierce Purple and Blue Lagoon balanced across the upper, branding, and sole unit for a clean colorblocked finish. Colorblocking keeps bright Hornets tones across the upper while white Swoosh and midsole accents add contrast, and the look nods to the Charlotte Hornets franchise that drafted Kobe Bryant before he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
When is Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro "Hornets" releasing?
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro "Hornets" is releasing during Summer 2026 on Nike.com and at select retailers. The official release date has not been announced yet. However, we already know that the model is part of the Nike Summer 2026 seasonal catalog. The pair is currently expected to arrive between April to June. Check out images of Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro "Hornets" below while we wait for more details about the launch.
In other news, check out the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro "Orange Frost", which released recently.
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- What is the retail price?
- The retail price is $190.00 USD.
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.
