Key facts
- The retail price for adult sizes is $190.00 USD.
- This product will release on March 1st, 2026.
Nike Basketball is preparing a new Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro colorway for Spring 2026, with possible inspiration drawn from the L.A. Lakers.
Nike Kobe 9 releases continue into 2026, and this new “Thunder Blue” pair is currently penciled in for March 1, 2026 according to multiple industry sources.
The pair comes with product code IH1401-401 and the “Thunder Blue / Daybreak / Laser Orange / Football Grey” colorway. This model comes with an EM label, which means it will use Engineered Mesh. Using a purple upper, the limited edition sneaker makes use of Laser Orange by highlighting the Kobe Bryant logo on the tongue, as well as the Nike Swoosh logo. Currently Nike hasn’t confirmed detailed about this upcoming release. It is likely that we will find out more details about the release in the near future.
When is Nike Kobe 9 Low “Thunder Blue” releasing?
The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro “Thunder Blue” is expected to release on March 1, 2026 via Nike.com and select Nike Basketball retailers. That timing aligns with the wider Spring 2026 window (January through March 2026). Check out the retailer list on our website and make sure you don’t miss out when this new colorway drops.
On a related note, check out the Nike Kobe 9 Low “Purple Dynasty”.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the release date?
- The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro "Thunder Blue" released on March 1, 2026 during Spring 2026.
- 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.
