Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro | Low-Top Basketball Shoe – White/Purple (IH1401-100)
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro | Low-Top Basketball Shoe – White/Purple (IH1401-100)
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro — Low-Top Basketball Shoe
The legend, rebuilt for today. The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro takes one of Kobe Bryant’s most technically advanced signature shoes and reconstructs it with modern performance upgrades — preserving every detail that made the original iconic while delivering the cushioning, traction, and fit that today’s game demands. Low-cut, explosive, and built without compromise.
Design Story
White and purple — the Laker palette in its most elegant expression. The white/purple colorway of the Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro is a tribute to the dynasty that defined a generation: clean on the surface, relentless underneath. The Protro treatment ensures this isn’t just a reissue — it’s a performance shoe worthy of the name it carries. Unisex sizing makes it a grail for every fan of the Mamba legacy.
Key Features
- Silhouette: Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro — modernized reconstruction of the iconic Kobe 9 Elite Low
- Upper: Engineered Mesh (EM) — ultra-lightweight, breathable, and adaptive for a precision fit
- Cushioning: Updated Zoom Air unit for explosive, court-level responsiveness and impact protection
- Outsole: Multi-directional herringbone traction pattern for non-slip, wear-resistant grip on indoor and outdoor courts
- Heel: Low-profile heel counter for lateral stability and lockdown during cuts
- Profile: Low-top cut — maximum ankle mobility for speed and agility
- Edition: Protro — performance-updated reconstruction with modern materials and cushioning
- Fit: Unisex — suitable for men and women
- Colorway: White/Purple — Laker legacy, collector-grade
Wear It
Built for the hardwood, coveted everywhere else. Lace up for game day with white or purple performance gear for a full Laker tribute look, or style with slim joggers and a white tee to let the purple accents lead. A Protro release that earns its place in any serious rotation — on the court and off it.
Style Name: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro Low-Top Basketball Shoe
SKU / Item No.: IH1401-100
Colorway: White/Purple
Gender: Unisex