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Updated: 14 August 2026
About the release
The Nike Kobe 10 gets its first-ever Protro treatment, and it's arriving in the all-white Halo colourway that's become an annual birthday tradition. Nike Basketball timed the global drop for Sunday 23 August 2026 — what would have been Kobe Bryant's 48th birthday — following the same Halo pattern that has introduced the Kobe 8 Protro (2023), Kobe 9 Protro (2024) and Kobe 3 Protro (2025). This isn't just a retro; the entire underfoot system has been rebuilt for the modern game. Style code IO3415-100.
The silhouette stays faithful to the 2015 original — low-to-the-ground profile, distinctive design lines, the same overall visual identity — but everything under the surface has been upgraded. The 2015's Lunarlon and heel Zoom Air combo is out; in its place, Cushlon 3.0 foam paired with a full-length Air Zoom Strobel unit. A redesigned engineered mesh upper improves breathability, flexibility and forefoot fit while reinforced zones prevent foot shift on hard cuts. The carbon fibre forefoot wing stays for lateral containment, and the outsole traction pattern has been computationally reworked using current athlete movement data. Kobe's hidden "Endure and Conquer" message also remains as an original design carry-through. The Halo dresses everything in tonal white. See the wider Kobe archive on Side Kicks.
UK release is Monday 25 August 2026 at 8:00 AM for £164.99 via Nike SNKRS and select Nike Basketball retailers, following the global Sunday 23 August SNKRS launch.
TL;DR – Nike Kobe 10 Protro 'Halo' IO3415-100 Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- UK release date: Monday 25 August 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Global SNKRS release: Sunday 23 August 2026 (Kobe Bryant's birthday)
- Model: Nike Kobe 10 Protro
- Colourway: White / White (Halo)
- Style code: IO3415-100
- UK retail price: £164.99
- US retail price: $190
- Sizing: Men's sizing
- Where to buy: Nike SNKRS and select Nike Basketball retailers
- Originally released: Kobe 10 (2015) — first Protro of the model
- Upper: Redesigned engineered mesh with reinforced containment zones
- Midsole: Cushlon 3.0 foam + full-length Air Zoom Strobel unit (replacing 2015 Lunarlon + heel Zoom)
- Other tech: Carbon fibre forefoot wing, computationally-reworked outsole traction, hidden 'Endure and Conquer' message
- Halo series: Annual birthday release tradition started 2023 by Vanessa Bryant with Nike Basketball
Release date and price
The Nike Kobe 10 Protro 'Halo' released globally on Sunday 23 August 2026 — Kobe Bryant's birthday — via Nike SNKRS. UK retailer availability follows on Monday 25 August 2026 at 8:00 AM via Nike and select Nike Basketball retailers. UK retail is £164.99, with US retail set at $190. Men's sizing across the run.
As the first Protro execution of the Kobe 10 and a Halo birthday release, expect strong SNKRS demand and quick sell-through. Live resale has already been trading above US retail. The Halo tradition has consistently been one of the highest-demand Kobe drops of the year across the last three years, and the Kobe 10's cultural pull only strengthens this pair's position.
Design and details
The Protro philosophy has always been a very Kobe idea — if you're bringing a shoe back, make it better. Kobe himself insisted the Protro programme couldn't be a straight retro when Nike first wanted to reissue the Zoom Kobe 1. He wanted the visual identity intact but the internals modernised. This Kobe 10 Protro is a textbook example of that logic executed properly.
Engineered mesh upper
The upper runs a redesigned engineered mesh that keeps the Kobe 10's low-to-the-ground silhouette intact while completely rebuilding the material. Compared to the 2015 original, the new mesh construction allows more airflow, improves flexibility around the forefoot, and gives the foot more freedom during play. Reinforced zones help prevent foot shift during hard cuts and sudden direction changes — solving one of the criticisms of the OG's containment. In the all-white Halo dressing, the mesh reads clean and technical.
Cushlon 3.0 + Zoom Strobel
The biggest performance upgrade sits underfoot. The 2015 Kobe 10 used Lunarlon paired with a heel Zoom Air unit — cutting-edge for its era but properly dated by 2026 standards. The Protro swaps in Cushlon 3.0 foam paired with a full-length Air Zoom Strobel unit sitting directly beneath the foot. The result is faster response, better energy return, and a smoother, more even feel from the heel through the forefoot. A Flyknit version with ZoomX is reportedly arriving in 2027 as a further upgrade.
Carbon fibre forefoot wing
Some things stayed. The carbon fibre forefoot wing — one of the Kobe 10's signature performance details — carries over unchanged, continuing to provide side-to-side lateral containment and support during cuts. It's the structural detail that has always made the shoe feel locked-in during quick lateral movement, and Nike hasn't touched it.
Reworked outsole traction
The outsole traction pattern has been computationally enhanced using current athlete movement data. Nike didn't abandon the OG's traction concept — the general grip system stays close to the 2015 design language — but has reworked the actual pattern to better match how today's players move. It should offer noticeable improvements in grip and multidirectional traction on modern courts.
Hidden 'Endure and Conquer' messaging
Kobe's hidden 'Endure and Conquer' message — a design detail from the original 2015 pair — remains part of the Protro. It's the kind of small heritage carry-through that keeps the shoe tied to its OG identity even with everything else rebuilt around it. Combined with the retained silhouette and carbon wing, it means the Protro reads as an authentic Kobe 10 rather than a reworked shoe with a familiar name.
Nike Kobe 10 Protro 'Halo' images
Credit: Nike
The Halo tradition and Kobe's ongoing Protro programme
The Halo colourway is now a proper Nike Basketball tradition. Started in 2023 by Vanessa Bryant in partnership with Nike Basketball, the annual all-white Halo release drops every August 23 — Kobe Bryant's birthday — as a tribute to his legacy. Each Halo has introduced the next Protro model in the Kobe line: Kobe 8 Protro Halo in 2023, the Kobe 9 Protro Halo Pack (both high and low) in 2024, the Kobe 3 Protro Halo in 2025, and now this Kobe 10 Protro Halo in 2026. It's become one of the most consistent and culturally significant annual releases in Nike Basketball's calendar.
The Protro philosophy is central to how Nike now handles Kobe's back catalogue. When Kobe first wanted to retro his Zoom Kobe 1, he was adamant it couldn't be a 1:1 return — the shoe had to look like the original but perform like a contemporary sneaker. That principle, coined "Performance Retro," now defines every Kobe reissue. It's why every Protro pair is both a heritage release and a competitive on-court option.
More Kobe 10 colourways are expected across 2026 in the same engineered mesh construction — Nike has already teased upcoming '5AM Flight' and 'Blackout' pairs. Looking further ahead, the reported Flyknit Kobe 10 with ZoomX foam arriving in 2027 will push the model even further into modern tech territory. This Halo functions as both the entry point to that wider programme and as a tribute release in its own right.
Where to buy
The Nike Kobe 10 Protro 'Halo' UK release is Monday 25 August 2026 at 8:00 AM for £164.99 via Nike SNKRS and select Nike Basketball retailers, following the global 23 August SNKRS drop. Browse all Kobe releases, other Nike Kobe 10 drops and the wider Nike archive on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the Nike Kobe 10 Protro 'Halo' UK release date?
The Nike Kobe 10 Protro 'Halo' launched globally on Sunday 23 August 2026 (Kobe Bryant's birthday) via Nike SNKRS. UK retailer release follows on Monday 25 August 2026 at 8:00 AM via Nike and select Nike Basketball retailers.
How much does the Nike Kobe 10 Protro 'Halo' cost in the UK?
UK retail price is £164.99. US retail is $190.
What is the style code for the Kobe 10 Protro Halo?
The style code is IO3415-100. The colourway is White / White (Halo).
What's the Protro upgrade on the Kobe 10?
The biggest change is the midsole. The 2015 Kobe 10 used Lunarlon cushioning paired with a heel Zoom Air unit; the Protro swaps in Cushlon 3.0 foam with a full-length Air Zoom Strobel unit for better response, energy return and court feel. The engineered mesh upper has also been redesigned for improved breathability, flexibility and containment, and the outsole traction pattern has been reworked using current athlete movement data. The carbon fibre forefoot wing and hidden 'Endure and Conquer' message from the OG stay unchanged.
What is the Halo tradition?
The Halo colourway is an annual all-white Kobe release, dropping every 23 August (Kobe Bryant's birthday) as a tribute to his legacy. Started in 2023 by Vanessa Bryant in partnership with Nike Basketball, the tradition has now introduced the Protro version of a different Kobe model each year — Kobe 8 in 2023, Kobe 9 in 2024, Kobe 3 in 2025, and Kobe 10 in 2026.
Are more Kobe 10 Protro colourways coming?
Yes. Additional Kobe 10 Protro colourways are expected throughout 2026, including previewed '5AM Flight' and 'Blackout' executions. Looking further ahead, a Flyknit version of the Kobe 10 with ZoomX foam is reportedly arriving in 2027 as an upgraded material and cushioning variant.
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