New York Knicks fans will be in for a treat during the holiday 2026 season, as Jalen Brunson will get his second release for a player-exclusive Nike Kobe sneaker.
The Jalen Brunson x Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro “Arancia” will arrive later this year in the colors of the Knicks. Orange dominates the upper and sole unit, while a dashes of blue come via the Swoosh that wraps around the heel and the tongue’s Kobe logo.
Kobe Bryant’s third signature sneaker got its first low-top transformation in February as part of Nike’s “Warning Label” collection for NBA All-Star Weekend. That followed the model’s debut Protro remastering last year, which introduced performance upgrades including a new mesh unit behind its TPU netting, a full-length Zoom strobel and tweaks to both the tongue and traction, making it what Nike called “maybe the most expansive Protro to date.”
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Brunson’s first Nike Kobe PE came last year with another New York City theme. The Kobe 6 Protro takes inspiration from the Statue of Liberty with an oxidized green upper and bronze then used for the branding elements and heel counter.
Brunson also recently debuted a Kobe 4 PE, taking the colors from his high school, Adlai E. Stevenson, where he won an Illinois state championship in 2015. So far, there’s been no indication that this sneaker will release to the public, though.
The Jalen Brunson x Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro Arancia will release Dec. 11, likely through the Snkrs app and select third-party retailers. Pricing is set at $190.
Jalen Brunson Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro Arancia
Jalen Brunson wears his Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro “Arancia.” Getty Images
Jalen Brunson Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro Arancia
Jalen Brunson wears his Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro “Arancia.” Getty Images