Nike Kobe 8 Protro "Year of the Horse" Rumored to Return Next Year
Expected to arrive next spring.
Name: Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Year of the Horse”
Colorway: Light Crimson/Bright Citron-Vivid Blue
Style Code: IM0594-600
MSRP: $180 USD
Release Date: Spring 2026
Where to Buy: Nike
Nike is expanding its roster, already looking ahead to next year with its latest releases. The Kobe 8 Protro “Year of the Horse” is expected to return next spring, bringing in the zodiac-themed design. The shoe was originally released in 2014 as a part of the Swoosh’s Chinese Zodiac series, featuring a fiery hue that sees it covered in light crimson and bright citron. The shoe also sits atop a vivid blue translucent outsole for the icy finish. The vibrant upper turns heads, featuring a small horse motif on the inner tongue, sticking to the theme. Look out for the pair expected to drop Spring 2026.
