Nike is lighting up summer 2025 with an electrifying new colorway: the Kobe 6 Protro ‘Total Orange’ (IH1871‑800). Dropping July 18, 2025, at $190, this release isn’t just a sneaker—it’s a vibrant tribute to the Mamba’s passion and his unwavering support for women’s basketball. 🧠 Inspired by Legacy The “Total Orange” palette isn’t random—it nods deeply to Kobe Bryant’s fiery spirit, and strategically ties into the WNBA All‑Star Weekend, celebrating Bryant’s impact on the women’s game. Even Reddit fans recognize this connection, noting the date shift to align with the event and referencing Kobe’s iconic bond with his daughter GiGi. 🎨 Design Breakdown - Vibrant Snakeskin Upper: A single shade of blazing orange dominates, echoing the original scaly textures that made the Kobe 6 iconic. - Metallic Silver Accents: The swoosh, tongue, and heel logos shine in contrast, grounding the heat with crisp highlights. - Cosmic Clay Touches: Subtle earth-toned lining adds depth beyond the bold upper....
Air Jordan 4 Black Cat named after Michael Jordan's nickname when he was growing up. (Fun fact, Tinker Hatfield had no clue that was Jordan's nickname when creating the Jordan III. ) While Jordan 4's original design came out in 1989, it has had a bunch of different colors ways. White/Black, Black/Cement Grey, White/Fire Red-Black and Off-White/Military Blue. There was even a TV commercial with Spike Lee for the original Air Jordan 4's. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYzkKDmflco
However, the first Air Jordan 4's "Black Cat" came out in 2006 and like the original, the 2020 version has a similar stealthy color pattern with black and light graphite.
These will sell for $190 retail and be released Feb. 1st (pushed back from the original release of Jan. 25th)