The Kobe 4 Protro FC Barcelona Third Kit arrives today, fusing Kobe Bryant’s basketball legacy with his deep admiration for the Spanish football club. This edition of the Kobe 4 Protro takes direct cues from FC Barcelona’s alternate uniforms, integrating signature team colors and design motifs into a performance-driven basketball shoe priced at $190.
Team Gold dominates the upper, layered in synthetic leather with embossed snakeskin detailing on the forefoot and collar. The texture gives a tactile reference to Bryant’s “Black Mamba” persona while simultaneously aligning with the visual elements of football cleats. Contrasting Persian Violet accents appear on the Kobe sheath logo and continue into the midsole with a gradient effect that transitions into black. Kobe’s autograph appears alongside his retired jersey numbers, 8 and 24, stitched onto the heel. Black Swooshes and heel counters round out the visual composition.
Nike originally introduced the Kobe 4 as a low-top design inspired by soccer cleats. That reference becomes more direct in this collaboration with FC Barcelona, Kobe’s favorite La Liga team. His connection to the club has been widely documented, including appearances at Camp Nou and multiple public expressions of admiration for its philosophy and success. This shoe stands as a dual homage: to Bryant’s playing style and to the competitive culture of the team he supported.
From a performance standpoint, the Protro version of the Kobe 4 features updated technology that modernizes the original 2009 release. The reengineered build includes Flywire cables for targeted foot containment during dynamic movements. A lightweight Phylon midsole houses a large-volume Zoom Air unit in the heel, offering responsiveness and impact protection. The outsole, composed of durable rubber, supports quick changes in direction and consistent grip on a variety of playing surfaces.
The FC Barcelona x Kobe 4 Protro Third Kit releases July 31 on Nike SNKRS and through selected retailers for $190.
Model: FC Barcelona x Kobe 4 Protro ‘Third Kit’
Colorway: Team Gold/Persian Violet/Black
SKU: IM2532-701
Price: 190.00 USD
Release Date: July 31
Available at: Nike SNKRS and select retailers
