Key facts
- The retail price for adult sizes is $155.00 USD.
- This product will release on November 21st, 2026.
Nike is bringing back Kobe A.D. Protro "Ruthless Precision" for Holiday 2026, reviving the 2016 colorway with a reported $155 retail for the 2026 edition.
According to multiple internal documents, Nike is planning on launching the Nike Kobe A.D. Protro “Ruthless Precision” as part of their upcoming Holiday 2026 lineup. The original colorway released on November 22nd, 2016, and current reports point to November 21st, 2026 for the retro pair, although that exact date is still unconfirmed. Information about this release was exclusively published on Sneaker Market.
The pair comes with style code IO8233-001, the same “Cool Grey/White/Black” colorway featured on the 2016 pair, and a reported retail price of $155.00, and a release window currently expected during Holiday 2026. The retro keeps the original "Ruthless Precision" look, pairing a “Cool Grey” upper with a white Nike Swoosh logo, black sole tooling, and the signature iridescent heel cup.
When is Nike Kobe A.D. Protro "Ruthless Precision" releasing?
Nike Kobe A.D. Protro "Ruthless Precision" is releasing during Holiday 2026 on Nike.com and at select Nike Basketball retailers. The official release date has not been announced yet. However, we already know that the model is part of the Nike Holiday 2026 seasonal catalog. Holiday 2026 releases typically land between October and December, so this pair is currently expected to arrive during that window, with November 21st, 2026 reported but still unconfirmed. Check out the first-look product images of the 2016 edition below while we wait for more details about the launch.
In other news, the Nike Kobe A.D. "Purple Stardust" returns in 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the release date?
- The Nike Kobe A.D. Protro "Ruthless Precision" is releasing on November 21, 2026. This means a release will occur during Holiday 2026.
- What is the retail price?
- The retail price is $155.00 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.
