Name: Nike Kobe 3 Protro “Orca”

Colorway: Black/Canyon Gold-Varsity Purple

SKU: N/A

MSRP: $210 USD

Release Date: Fall 2026

Where to Buy: Nike

Nike is set to deepen its tribute to the Black Mamba with a major expansion of the Kobe 3 line in 2026. Following a series of highly successful drops, the brand will launch the Kobe 3 Protro “Orca,” bringing back the simple yet striking colorway that originally debuted in 2008. The news has been reported by SneakerFiles though an official release date is still unknown. This retro is highly anticipated by purists who recognize its clean design.

The sneaker earns its aquatic nickname by utilizing a dramatic, high-contrast palette of an almost all-black upper featuring a bold, white Swoosh, perfectly mirroring the formidable whale

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