Nike Kobe 3 Protro ‘Orca’ releasing Fall 2026

The “Orca” colorway is characterized by Black/White-Anthracite-Varsity Maize for an extremely straightforward concept. While the shoe comes in a simple, all-black look, it allows the design of the sneaker to shine for what it really is. The webbed rubber upper was certainly revolutionary when these came out in 2007, breaking barriers in both comfort, design, and functionality. The shoes are based in a Zoom outsole and were one of the last Nike Kobe sneakers to feature a high-top cut.

The Nike Swoosh along the back heel is done in white, much like the white spots on an orca whale. The shoe features a yellow Mamba logo on the tongue and are complete with a carbon fiber plate near the midfoot, finishing the look for what has always been on of Kobe’s more elusive sneakers to acquire.

While there’s no official release date announced by Nike, reliable sources are pointing towards a timeframe sometime during the fall season of 2026. Similar to the previous Nike Kobe 3 “Halo” release, we should see an online drop via Nike SNKRS app and select Nike platforms. The shoe will retail for $150 and has been garnering hype for almost 20 years leading up to their return, so don’t sleep on the first chance to own these at retail once again!