Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro Lower Merion Aces Away Basketball Shoe IM0557-001
Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro Lower Merion Aces Away Basketball Shoe IM0557-001
Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro — Lower Merion Aces Away × IM0557-001
Where the legend began. The Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Protro Lower Merion Aces Away (IM0557-001) pays tribute to Kobe Bryant’s high school years at Lower Merion High School in Pennsylvania — where the Aces’ away uniform colors of silver, white, and red first appeared on a young player who would go on to become one of the greatest of all time. The Protro treatment brings the Kobe 5’s iconic low-cut silhouette up to modern performance standards while preserving every detail that made the original a collector’s obsession.
Highlights
- Colorway: Silver / White / Red — directly inspired by the Lower Merion Aces away uniform, Kobe’s high school team colors
- Cushioning: Full-length Zoom Air unit for low-profile, explosive energy return — the same responsive platform that powered Kobe’s fifth signature shoe
- Upper: Updated Protro construction with premium materials that honor the original’s design language while improving fit and durability
- Outsole: Herringbone traction pattern for multidirectional grip on hardwood — optimized for the quick cuts and lateral explosiveness that defined Kobe’s game
- Fit: Low-cut profile for maximum ankle mobility and court feel
- Details: Lower Merion Aces-inspired branding and colorway details throughout
- Heel: External heel counter for rear-foot stability during direction changes
Story Notes
Before the five championships, before the 81-point game, before the Black Mamba — there was Lower Merion. The Aces Away colorway is a rare look back at where it all started, rendered on one of the most beloved basketball shoe silhouettes ever made. A must-have for Kobe collectors and basketball history enthusiasts alike.
Details
- Style Code: IM0557-001
- Colorway: Silver / White / Red (Lower Merion Aces Away)
- Silhouette: Zoom Kobe 5 Protro
- Inspiration: Lower Merion High School Aces Away uniform
- Type: Low-top basketball shoe
- Technology: Full-length Zoom Air cushioning, Protro construction
- Gender: Unisex (Women’s EU 36–39 / Men’s EU 40–45)
- Vendor: Nike