The Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Lower Merion Aces (Away)" to Return Next Year

Name: Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Lower Merion Aces (Away)” (2010 pair worn by Montrezl Harrell pictured above)
Colorway: Metallic Silver/Team Red/White
SKU: IM0557-001
MSRP: TBC
Release Date: Spring 2026
Where to Buy: Nike

As Nike Basketball has continued to expand its lineup of Kobe Protro models on the market, more colorways are still coming to reintroduced silhouettes. The Kobe 5 Protro remains in steady rotation with special PEs for stars like Jalen Brunson and Caitlin Clark, as well as upcoming general release drops.

A new rumor report from the insiders over at SneakerMarketRO has expanded the list of pairs to anticipate, touching on the 2026 calendar. It’s now expected that the Kobe 5 “Lower Merion Aces (Away)” will be dropping in Protro form in early 2026. The colorway dropped in 2010 as a tribute to Kobe Bryant’s high school and fetches a pretty penny today. Look for it to likely sport the same color scheme of “Metallic Silver” at the base of the upper and “Team Red” at the midfoot paneling, Swooshes, lining, laces, heel signature, and the tongue’s Sheath logo.

At the time of writing, Nike Basketball has not yet confirmed that the Kobe 5 Protro “Lower Merion Aces (Away)” will be arriving next year. Stay tuned for updates, including a first look at the 2026 rendition, as we currently expect it to arrive next spring via Nike SNKRS and select retailers, likely around the model’s typical $190 USD price point.