Nike Basketball is re-releasing the iconic Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro "China" during the Winter of 2025, celebrating 11 years since its original launch.
Although it is too early to discuss an official release date, multiple industry sources claim that the Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro "China" is releasing again this year. The release information first surfaced from zSneakerHeadz (via X, formerly Twitter). Later, the product code was published exclusively on Sneaker Market.
The model comes with product code IH1400-600 and the "University Red / Metallic Gold / Black" color scheme. Given the color scheme, it is clear that we are talking about the "China" model released in 2014. The pair is releasing during Winter 2025 in men's sizing from 3.5 US to 18 US, priced at 180 dollars (approximately 899 lei). For now, Nike has not confirmed the release rumors. In general, the brand avoids confirming rumors about limited-edition drops.
When is Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro “China” releasing?
The Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro "China" is releasing during Winter 2025 on Nike.com and at select Nike Basketball partner 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 Holiday 2025 seasonal catalog. As a result, we expect the pair to release sometime between October and December. See images of the 2014 version below while we wait for more details about the 2025 release.
On another note, Nike Basketball is launching a Nike Kobe 9 Protro Low EM Teambank pack in 2025.
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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.
