Kobe Bryant's 81 Points Sneakers Releasing This Month

Nike is bringing back the sneaker that Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in Protro form releasing on Jan. 22, 2019 at select Nike Basketball retailers.

Nike Kobe 1 81 Point Game Release Date
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Nike Kobe 1 81 Point Game Release Date

January 22 will mark the 13th Anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81 point game against the Toronto Raptors, and it appears that Nike Basketball will celebrate by finally releasing the sneakers worn during the Black Mamba's historical scoring achievement.

Kobe Bryant 81 Points Nike Zoom Kobe 1

In a leaked image shared by @nikezoomkobe , we see the Kobe 1 in the Protro form featuring the original white-based build, with black Swoosh branding on the lateral and medial sides and court purple accents on the ankle collar and midsole. In 2016, rumors surfaced of the return of the original "81 Points" Kobe 1 when the sneakers appeared on the SNKRS app, we've yet to see a re-release surrounding Bryant's iconic moment.

According to FootLocker Europe's release calendar, the "81 Points" Nike Kobe 1 Protro is set to return on Jan. 22, 2019, which is the anniversary of the 81 points performance. The U.S. release date has yet to be confirmed but stay tuned to Sole Collector for updates.

UPDATE (1/9): Nike confirms the release of the "81 Point Game" Kobe 1 Protro, which will be available on Jan. 22 on SNKRS, nike.com and at select Nike Basketball retailers.

UPDATE (1/10): Official images of the "81 Point Game" Zoom Kobe 1 Protro via Nike.

Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro "81 Points"
Release Date: 01/22/19 (EU)
Color: White/Black-Court Purple
Style #: AQ2728-105
Price: $175

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Nike Kobe 1 Protro 81 Points Release date AQ2728-105 Medial
Nike Kobe 1 Protro 81 Points Release date AQ2728-105 Sole
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Kobe Bryant 81 Points January 22, 2006 Nike Zoom Kobe 1

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