‘Halo’ Makes History: The Kobe 3 Low Finally Arrives

keep torch burning bright with their latest experiment in the lab – the Protro Low ‘Halo’. On paper, it’s a ‘performance retro.’ In practice, it’s another reminder that Mamba’s low-cut revolution wasn’t a phase – it was hardwood prophecy.

First cooked up in 2007, the Kobe 3 has long been remembered as a wild child of the line. Eric Avar’s design ditched convention for a rubberised, netted exoskeleton, a sci-fi cage that looked more Alien than Air. Some fans loved the bold, future-shock aesthetic, others scratched their heads – but nobody could deny the function. The cage locked down the foot, the midsole kept Kobe low to the ground, and the shoe foreshadowed the feather-light builds that would later redefine basketball sneakers.

Fast-forward to 2025, and the Protro re-tune finally gives the silhouette its flowers. The switch to a low-top feels overdue, aligning the 3 with Kobe’s long-running preference for mobility and freedom. Nike stitched in a full-length Zoom Strobel, dropped in Cushlon 3.0 foam, and sharpened the traction so it bites harder than prime Kobe in the clutch.

The ‘Halo’ treatment keeps things icy in triple-white, continuing the tradition that’s become an annual appointment for Kobe collectors since 2023. This year’s pair also carries a deeper family tie: diamond details nod to Natalia Diamanté Bryant, weaving her namesake directly into the shoe’s DNA.

Campaign-wise, Nike tapped Natalia to front the rollout, sharing the stage with Knicks star Jalen Brunson in a cheeky ad spot that played more like a short film than a sneaker commercial.

Release info is still trickling, but expect a $210 tag when these hit SNKRS and select retailers. Safe bet? They won’t sit around long.

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