Nike Kobe 3 Protro "Orca" Reportedly Releasing Next Year
Take a look at the images of the shoe, revealed when the pair was first released in 2008.
Name: Nike Kobe 3 Protro “Orca”
Colorway: Black/Canyon Gold-Varsity Purple
SKU: N/A
MSRP: $210 USD
Release Date: Fall 2026
Where to Buy: Nike
Nike is set to deepen its tribute to the Black Mamba with a major expansion of the Kobe 3 line in 2026. Following a series of highly successful drops, the brand will launch the Kobe 3 Protro “Orca,” bringing back the simple yet striking colorway that originally debuted in 2008. The news has been reported by SneakerFiles though an official release date is still unknown. This retro is highly anticipated by purists who recognize its clean design.
The sneaker earns its aquatic nickname by utilizing a dramatic, high-contrast palette of an almost all-black upper featuring a bold, white Swoosh, perfectly mirroring the formidable whale. The majority of the upper, which features a distinctive woven mesh base layered beneath a structural overlay, is rendered in black. Detailing elevates the design beyond simple two-tone coloring. Accents of Canyon Gold illuminate the iconic Kobe shield emblem on the tongue and the embroidered branding positioned on the heel. The shoe is engineered for performance, grounded by a black rubber outsole and the responsive support of a carbon fiber plate. The Kobe 3 Protro “Orca” is scheduled for a Fall 2026 release at a retail price of $210 USD. Fans can scroll through the images of the pair when it was released in 2008 above.
