Nike and Kobe Bryant Expand Legacy Line With Dunk Low Protro "Lower Merion Aces Home"
The tribute sneaker honors the late basketball icon’s high school roots with an exclusive Philadelphia launch.
Name: Nike Kobe Dunk Low Protro “Lower Merion Aces Home”
Colorway: White/Team Red
SKU: IV0263-100
MSRP: $130 USD
Release Date: March 21 (retail), March 23 (online)
Where to Buy: Lapstone and Hammer, Nike
The Nike Kobe Dunk Low Protro “Lower Merion Aces Home” adds another meaningful chapter to the late athlete’s enduring footwear legacy.
Revealed shortly after its “Lower Merion Aces” counterpart, this upcoming model taps directly into Bryant‘s origins at Lower Merion High School. Arriving in a clean, white-based colorway, the “Home” iteration serves as a brighter counterpart to a previously revealed burgundy version. While performance silhouettes often headline the broader collection, this lifestyle shape offers a casual, everyday way for fans to connect with the icon’s storied past.
The design relies heavily on thoughtful detailing to convey its localized narrative. The upper is highlighted by textured chenille Swooshes, while Bryant’s signature is proudly displayed on the heel. Additionally, his high school number 33 is stamped on the back, firmly grounding the aesthetic in his Pennsylvania heritage. Hidden inside the shoe, a message reading “Friends hang sometimes, banners hang forever” reinforces the relentless winning mindset that defined his legendary career from the very beginning.
The Nike Kobe Bryant Dunk Low Protro “Lower Merion Aces Home” drops March 21 via an in-store release at Lapstone and Hammer, followed by a wider online release on March 23.
