Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro “Purple Dynasty” releasing in 2026

Nike Basketball is launching a new Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM colorway during Spring 2026 in the "Purple Dynasty" color scheme.

Nike Kobe 9 releases don’t seem to be slowing down, with the brand announcing several important limited editions over the past year. Among them is the new Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro "Purple Dynasty" pair, which will release during Spring 2026 at select Nike Basketball partner retailers. The release information was published exclusively on Sneaker Market.

The pair comes with product code IH1401-500 and the "Purple Dynasty / Fierce Purple / Sanded Purple" color scheme. The model comes with the EM label, which means it will use Engineered Mesh. Although the color placement has not been confirmed, we already have an image showing a possible colorblocking. For now the brand has not confirmed the release rumors and has not yet announced an official release date. We will most likely find out more information about the release soon. The pair will definitely be officially unveiled by Vanessa Bryant.

When is Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro “Purple Dynasty” releasing?

The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro "Purple Dynasty" is releasing during Spring 2026 on Nike.com and at select Nike Basketball retailers. For now, the brand has not yet announced an exact release date. However, we already know that the model is part of the Nike Spring 2026 seasonal catalog. As a result, we expect the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro "Purple Dynasty" to release between January and March 2026. Check out the first image of the new model below as we wait for more release details.

On a related note, check out the famous Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro "Christmas" releasing again at the end of 2024.