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....
Nike is on point this year with their seasonal sneaker releases. The Jordan "Arctic" is one such release heating things up for a summer launch. Check out our review of the sneakers here. Nike has plans for spring, where we usually see bright colored offerings from sneaker companies.
Spring makes us think of lots of color, flowers, which trends this time of year in the fashion industry and clothing stores.
The Air Jordan 8 is Nike's latest product getting dressed up for spring time. The Jordan 8 silhouette usually ships out as a women's offering, which is further emphasized by bright orange and pink colors throughout the sneakers.
Let's take a closer look at the Jordan 8 "Arctic Punch." Pink and orange cross each other on the white perforated leather uppers. The pink overlay runs over an orange overlay with a Velcro strap. There's a huge embroidered orange circle with a pink jumpman/jumpwoman logo in the middle. On the outsole is a combination of all the bright colors featured on the upper.
The Jordan 8 "Artic Punch" will be available soon via Nike, likely during this spring.
