Nike Kobe 1 Protro Black Maize

The Nike Kobe 1 Protro Black Maize is the Protro update of Kobe Bryant's first signature Nike shoe, done in black with maize accents. Buy it if you want the original Kobe silhouette with modern cushioning underneath rather than the 2006 build.

The Protro treatment keeps the mid-cut shape and the strap-over-lace look of the original while swapping in updated foam and a Zoom Air setup, so it plays as a current basketball shoe instead of a retro that only gets worn off court. The black and maize palette is one of the cleaner Kobe 1 colorways and stays wearable outside the gym.

Best for hoopers who want a low-profile shoe with real court feel, and for Kobe collectors working through the Protro line from the first model forward. Kobe Protros run slightly narrow, so wide feet should go up a half size.

Every pair from Common Hype is 100% authenticity guaranteed and inspected in house before it ships. This is down to a single pair in size 10, and it ships same or next business day from our Tempe, Arizona warehouse, not from a third-party seller network.