Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro x FC Barcelona Release Date: September 4, 2026

Nike has officially added the Kobe 3 Low Protro x FC Barcelona “Black and Electric Purple” to its SNKRS release calendar for September 4, 2026. The U.S. listing prices the pair at $190, with regional pricing and launch times varying by market.

Release date and confirmed details

The collaboration continues the link between Kobe Bryant’s signature line and FC Barcelona, translating club details onto a low-cut Protro version of the Kobe 3. Nike’s official product page lists the style as IO6257-001.

The upper and outsole use an Electric Purple fade with Metallic Gold accents. FC Barcelona’s crest is etched onto the lace dubraes and appears on the left tongue alongside the Kobe Sheath logo, giving the basketball model a clear Barça identity without turning it into a conventional football-inspired sneaker.

What changes on the Kobe 3 Low Protro?

The original Kobe 3 arrived in 2007, but this Protro version updates the cushioning for modern performance. Nike confirms a full-length Air Zoom Strobel unit paired with Cushlon 3.0 foam in the midsole, designed to improve energy return and responsiveness while preserving the visual DNA of the original model.

The low-cut construction also gives the Kobe 3 a different profile from the original high-performance silhouette, making this release notable both for collectors and for players following the continued Protro evolution of Kobe’s back catalogue.

What this means for UAE sneaker buyers

The September 4 date is confirmed on Nike SNKRS in the U.S. and several European markets. UAE-specific launch timing has not been confirmed in the official Nike sources checked at the time of publication. MaskKicks is therefore not claiming an official Nike allocation, guaranteed local release, or guaranteed MaskKicks stock for this pair.

For now, the key confirmed details are the September 4 international release date, the Black/Electric Purple colorway, FC Barcelona branding, and the updated Air Zoom Strobel plus Cushlon 3.0 cushioning setup. We’ll keep tracking Nike’s official regional launch information as the date approaches.