GOAT Gets Ready for Kobe 6 Protro “White Del Sol” Release by Remembering His Legacy

Highlighting key basketball sneakers worn by Bryant during his impressive career.

In honor of the upcoming release of the Kobe 6 Protro sneakers in “White Del Sol,” GOAT takes a look back at the best Kobe footwear of all time. Featuring an expansive range of Nike sneakers created for the Black Mamba, fans of Kobe will remember the feats accomplished during the specific games when each pair was worn. From the Zoom Kobe 1 Protro “81 Points” that celebrates his highest-scoring game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006 to the Kobe 11 Elite Low “FTB” worn in his final NBA game against the Utah Jazz, these pairs capture some of his career’s most iconic moments. From cutting-edge Nike technology to signature details like Huarache inner sleeves, Flyknit uppers and signature metallic Swooshes, this selection of shoes from GOAT is a homage to the legacy of Kobe Bryant, and his influence on and off the court.

eBay Removes ‘Mambacita’ Nike Kobe 6 Auction After Vanessa Bryant Speaks Out

As of publishing, the shoe has also been removed from Flight Club and GOAT, although it should be noted that the “Mambacita” Kobe 6 was never actually listed as for sale on either marketplace and only appeared on product pages. The sneakers are still currently listed on StockX.
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After a pair of unreleased Nike Kobe Bryant sneakers with adornments referencing the late NBA legend and his daughter recently leaked, Bryant’s widow Vanessa took to Instagram early this morning to speak out against the shoes.

According to Vanessa, the “Mambacita” Nike Kobe 6 Protro (previously dubbed the “Mamba Forever” online) was not approved for sale—or even production. “I do not know how someone else has their hands on shoes I designed in honor of my daughter, Gigi, and we don’t,” she wrote. Now, we’re learning more about how pairs may have made it into the marketplace.

While early product images are common in the sneaker industry, this is far more complicated than a standard sneaker leak. According to Vanessa, when she chose not to re-sign the deal she also decided not to sell the shoes, which explains her confusion after discovering the images online.

It’s worth noting some of the pairs have found their way to resale marketplaces like GOAT and its partner, Flight Club. As of publishing, there is no indication that either platform has sold or priced the sneakers for sale. Meanwhile, a number of pairs are currently available from StockX, with a most recent sale of $2,146 and current asks ranging from $4,966 to $141,879.

Nike and Footpatrol have not responded to Complex’s requests for comment at this time.