Nike Score Big With 'FC Barcelona' Kobe 4 Protro

Viva La Liga! legacy continues to cross boundaries, this time landing deep in the territory of the Beautiful Game. A new colourway of the – inspired by Spain's very own Barcelona FC – has just surfaced online via an early eBay listing, giving us a first real look at the pair.

Building on the Mamba’s well-known love for the club, the latest Kobe 4 addition brings BCN’s energy to one of the sphere's most beloved silhouettes. The upper features a 'Team Gold' base with amphibian-style overlays at the mudguard and collar, complemented by 'Persian Violet' liners, a black Swoosh, and clean purple hits on the midsole. However, the indisputable standout has to be the full-team branding throughout, including the insoles, behind the tongue and stamped into the lace locks.

With an also in the pipeline, it seems the are doing plenty to push the Kobe line into new territory. And it doesn't stop here; Team Swoosh are set to keep that that energy high with more cross-sport colabs expected to follow soon.

Peep a closer look at the model above. The Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'FC Barcelona' is slated to hit shelves on July 31.

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