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Nike Air Force 1 and Kobe Bryant release timeline 2026-2027

Overview

Since late May 2026, Nike has expanded the Air Force 1 family and the Kobe Bryant signature line with various seasonal and collaborative releases. Early drops included the Low ‘White Stars’, the SB ‘Nocturnal’, and the ‘Sunflower’ version. August saw the ‘Vast Grey/Electric Green’ Low, the AirMax 1000.2 Black, and the ‘Draft Pack’. Notable city-centric releases included the Jalen Brunson × Kobe 5 Protro ‘NY vs NY’ on August 4 and the Kobe Bryant × Nike Air Force 1 Protro ‘Dodgers’ on August 15.

On August 18, Nike announced the FC Barcelona x Kobe 3 Low Protro, a $200 release scheduled for September 4, 2026. To celebrate Kobe Day on August 24, Flight Club held sneaker drawings in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Upcoming Protro releases include the Kobe 8 Protro ‘Mambacurial’ on September 19, featuring React foam.

New announcements for 2026 and 2027 include the Kobe 8 Protro ‘Shanghai Fireworks’, a global release scheduled for November 11, 2026, priced at $200. The design uses Laser Orange, Cinnabar, and Safety Orange to resemble fireworks, honoring Bryant’s connection to China. Looking further ahead, Nike plans to release the Kobe 8 Protro ‘Easter’ in Spring 2027 for $200, featuring a snakeskin-style graphic. Additionally, the Kobe 5 Protro ‘What The Rick’ is slated for Summer 2027 at $200, serving as a tribute by Jalen Brunson to his father, Rick Brunson.

Entities

Kobe Bryant · Nike · Los Angeles Dodgers · Jalen Brunson · New York Knicks

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Nike to release Kobe 8 Protro ‘Shanghai Fireworks’ globally

    Nike will release the Kobe 8 Protro ‘Shanghai Fireworks’ globally on November 11, 2026, for $200, reviving a 2013 China-exclusive colorway with updated performance technology.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike announces upcoming Kobe Protro releases for 2027

    Nike will release the Kobe 8 Protro ‘Easter’ in Spring 2027 and Jalen Brunson’s ‘What The Rick’ Kobe 5 Protro in Summer 2027, both priced at $200.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike announces Kobe 8 Protro release and Kobe 9 discounts

    Nike is set to release the Kobe 8 Protro ‘Mambacurial’ in September 2026, while Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro models are seeing 39% discounts online.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike announces Kobe 10 Protro remaster and Mind 001 mule restock

    Nike is releasing a remastered Kobe 10 Protro signature shoe on August 23 and restocking the sensory-focused Mind 001 mule in new colors.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike announces FC Barcelona x Kobe 3 Low Protro sneaker

    Nike will release the FC Barcelona x Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro on September 4, 2026, featuring a purple and gold colorway for $200.

  6. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike to launch Kobe NXT line in 2027

    Nike will launch the Nike Kobe NXT line in Summer 2027, completing a project started by Kobe Bryant. Two versions are planned: a $410 Prototype and a $210 Kobe NXT 1.0.

  7. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Nike announces new Kobe Bryant Protro sneaker releases

    Nike is releasing new Protro versions of Kobe Bryant signature shoes, including the Kobe 8

  8. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Flight Club announces Kobe Day sneaker drawings in three cities

    Flight Club is hosting sneaker drawings in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami to celebrate Kobe Day on August 24, featuring exclusive Nike Kobe Protro models and city-specific releases.

  9. [CULTURE] 12 sources
    Nike showcases Kobe Bryant legacy at Los Angeles Chick Hearn Experience

    Nike’s Chick Hearn Experience in Los Angeles honors Kobe Bryant’s sneaker legacy, showcasing Protro models, the Year of the Mamba, and related artwork during the Mamba Invitational.

  10. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Nike unveils advanced Kobe X Protro ‘Halo’ and Dodgers‑inspired Kobe 5/AF1 Protro releases

    Nike released the Kobe X Protro “Halo” for August 2026 and a Dodgers‑themed Kobe 5 and Air Force 1 Protro collection for August 2025, featuring new cushioning tech and baseball‑inspired design.

  11. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Nike releases new Kobe 10 Protro and Dodgers‑inspired Air Force 1 sneakers

    Nike launched the Kobe 10 Protro on Aug 23 with upgraded cushioning and the Kobe × Air Force 1 Low “Dodgers” on Aug 15, a $150 baseball‑inspired sneaker paired with a matching Kobe 5 Protro.

  12. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Nike Kobe 5 Protro sneaker drops announced for New York and Los Angeles

    Nike announces limited‑edition Kobe 5 Protro drops: a Jalen Brunson “NY vs NY” sneaker in New York on Aug 4 ($190) and a Kobe Bryant “Dodgers” Air Force 1 in Los Angeles on Aug 15 ($150).

  13. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Nike unveils new Kobe Bryant sneaker editions

    Nike rolls out two Kobe Bryant sneakers: a Barcelona‑themed Dunk Low Protro on 4 Sept 2026 ($135) and a WNBA All‑Star Kobe 3 Low Protro on 24 July 2026 ($190).

  14. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike unveils limited‑edition Air Force 1 “Ghostface” and “Trophies Black” sneakers

    Nike released two limited‑edition Air Force 1 Low sneakers: the €250 “Trophies Black” designed with Victor Solomon for the WNBA All‑Star weekend, and the €130 “Ghostface” horror‑themed model slated for October

  15. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Nike releases Kobe Dunk Protro and Victor Solomon Air Max collaborations

    Nike unveiled the Kobe Dunk Low Protro “WNBA All‑Star” for July 2026 and a Victor Solomon‑styled black “Trophies” collection featuring an Air Max 90 with gemstones, both limited‑edition sneaker drops.

  16. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Nike Announces New Foamposite and Air Force 1 Hybrid Sneaker Releases for Summer 2027

    Nike will release a revamped Air Force 1 Foamposite Pro for $180 and a 30th‑anniversary Air Foamposite One PRM edition for $230 in summer 2027 via SNKRS.

  17. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike releases Ghostface‑themed Air Force 1 sneaker for Halloween 2026

    Nike unveiled a Ghostface‑inspired Air Force 1 sneaker for Halloween 2026, priced at $125, featuring a distressed swoosh, red accents and a phone‑shaped pendant, slated for October release.

  18. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike announces two limited‑edition sneaker drops for late June

    Nike will release the 3‑D‑printed AIRMAX 1000.2 on June 25 for $180, followed by an eight‑item Kobe Bryant Draft Pack on June 26 with random colorways and prices $60‑$210.

  19. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Nike announces new Air Max 95 Macaw Pack, Kobe Bryant Air Force 1 Low, and Air Liquid Max designs

    Nike unveiled three upcoming sneakers: the Air Max 95 Macaw Pack (Spring 2027, $200), Kobe Bryant Air Force 1 Low in Vast Grey/Electric Green (Aug 1 2026, $120), and the Air Liquid Max “Black Metallic” with a w

  20. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Nike unveils new Air Force 1 colorways for 2026

    Nike released a “Game Day” Air Force 1 low with green and suede detailing for June 2026 and a women’s floral Air Force 1 ’07 three‑pack priced at $125, arriving in U.S. stores summer 2026.

  21. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nike SB Air Force 1 Low Nocturnal Collaboration Planned for Spring 2027

    Nike unveiled a Nocturnal‑styled SB Air Force 1 Low for early 2027 and a summer “Sunflower” Air Force 1 Low with a removable floral shroud, both continuing its seasonal sneaker series.

  22. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Nike launches Air Force 1 Low “White Stars” sneaker

    Nike released the Air Force 1 Low “White Stars” for summer 2026, featuring white leather, star‑shaped perforations, silver accents, and a €120 price.

Sources

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