Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro “Mambacita” drops May 1st, 2025

Nike Basketball is releasing a new Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro “Mambacita” again during the Summer of 2025, dedicated to Gigi Bryant.

After multiple rumors about a possible release during the Summer of 2025, Nike published official images this week of the new Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro "Mambacita". The pair comes with product code FZ7333-002 and the "Black/White/Metallic Gold" color scheme.

The pair is dedicated to Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, the daughter of Kobe Bryant. She passed away together with the late Kobe Bryant in a helicopter accident in January 2020. This limited-edition model comes with a white and black upper, a dark-colored sole and gold logos. The pair is releasing during Winter 2025 in a men’s size run 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 “Mambacita” releasing?

The Nike Kobe 9 EM Low Protro "Mambacita" is releasing during the Summer of 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 Summer 2025 seasonal catalog. As a result, we expect the pair to release between April and June. See the official images below and check the list of partner retailers where you can find the model in stock.

On another note, Nike Basketball is launching a Nike Kobe 9 Protro Low EM Teambank pack in 2025.