Nike Kobe 8 Protro "Mambacurial"
The Nike Kobe 8 Protro "Mambacurial" (IO6253-500) released Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET for $200 retail. It's in stock at 11 of the 25 retailers Just Drops tracks.
Lowest resale ask: $169 on Stadium Goods (Nov 6, 2026)
Colorway: Red Plum/Pink Flash/Electric Green · Style code: IO6253-500 · Release date: September 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET · Retail (Nike US): $200 · Availability: Available now
Source: Nike.com · listed Sep 8, 2026 · date unchanged · stores checked Nov 7, 12:11 AM ET
Where to buy: DTLR · Tracked at 25 retailers · DTLR release calendar
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About the Nike Kobe 8 Protro "Mambacurial"
A gradient moves from deep plum at the heel to pink at the toe of the Kobe 8 Protro Mambacurial. Dark laces and a dark heel section interrupt the colored mesh. The oversized front logo follows the toe's curve rather than sitting only at the midfoot.
Engineered mesh combines with synthetic leather in the adult upper, above a Nike React foam insert. A rubber outsole supplies the traction surface, and the low collar keeps the opening below the tongue. Mambacurial lettering appears inside the tongue, adding an edition-specific detail beyond the exterior gradient.
Written with AI from brand specs; facts checked against Nike.com on Sep 18, 2026.