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....
Lovers of bacon, rejoice! A meat inspired air max is on the way. Just like a beautiful piece of meat with a perfect reddish color, this Air Max is packing premium visuals. It's raw and "uncut." Coming from the mind of Dave Ortiz, a boutique owner who had gotten a partnership with Nike in the early 2000s, the Air Max 90 Bacon became a hit with fans when released in 2004.
Legend says, he got inspiration for the iconic sneakers when he ordered bacon, egg and cheese from a local bodega. His thematic meat inspired clothing store delved into all things meat-like, but he wasn't quite sure how to approach his design, but that bacon order turned on the light bulb.
Let's take a closer look at the mother of all bacon sneakers. Red meat-like overlays cover the Air Max 90 with a pinkish swoosh, simulating parts of the bacon. A darker pink covers the tongue secured with "fried" looking laces.
Look for a release of the Nike Air Max 90 "Bacon" on March 26th, on Nike SNKRS.