Official pictures, pricing, and release information for the Nike Kobe 4 Protro 'Gold Medal' sneakers.
Team USA needed an infusion of energy and enthusiasm ahead of the 2008 Summer Olympics . The country with the strongest basketball tradition had been embarrassed on the international stage, and change was needed.
The"Black Mamba" helped lead the"Redeem Team" to a gold medal and made sneaker history along the way. Fresh off his first and only NBA MVP season, Bryant rocked Nike Hyperdunks instead of his own signature sneakers throughout the Summer Games.For the first time in 15 years, fans will get another chance at buying the patriotic sneakers as an official release date has been reported by multiple outlets.
Nike could not have picked a better time to reprise these legendary hoop shoes. Team USA will be in the midst of competition in early August, and a mix of patriotism and nostalgia will be at an all-time high.
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