Nike Kobe 3 Protro “Orca” Returns September 2026
What to know
ClosetKept AI- Nike Kobe 3 Protro 'Orca' releases September 26, 2026 at $210 retail price.
- Black/White colorway with Gold accents on Swoosh and Kobe shield logo.
- Features mesh upper with overlays and carbon fiber plate construction.
- Original 2008 colorway returning; Style Code: IQ5340-001.
- Available via SNKRS, Foot Locker, DSG, Hibbett, and Nike.com.
The Nike Kobe 3 Protro “Orca” will return on September 26, 2026. Initially released in 2008, the shoes feature a Black and White color scheme. The retail price is $210.
Quick Facts
Nike Kobe 3 Protro “Orca”
Color: Black/Anthracite-Varsity Maize-White
Release Date: September 26, 2026
Style Code: IQ5340-001
Price: $210
Where to Buy: SNKRS, Foot Locker, DSG, Hibbett
More Info: Nike Release Dates
Nike Basketball and Kobe Bryant will expand on the Kobe 3 releases in 2026. Following a handful of drops in 2025, we can expect more to follow. One of the pairs that will be released is an original colorway, known for its simplicity. Arriving in Fall 2026, we have the “Orca” Kobe 3 Protro, which was originally released in 2008.
Dubbed “Orca” due to its mostly Black and White colorway, mimicking an Orca whale. However, the official color description is Black, Canyon Gold, and Varsity Purple. As you can see, this Nike Kobe 3 will feature Black throughout with White on the Swoosh logo. The upper, which consists of an overlay with a mesh across the base. Adding some pop, Gold appears on the Kobe shield logo on the tongue, and branding on the heels. Other details include a Black rubber outsole, Gold Swoosh, and a carbon fiber plate.
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Nike Kobe 3 Protro Orca 2026 Release Date
The Nike Kobe 3 Protro “Orca” will be released in Fall 2026 at select Nike Basketball retailers and online via Nike.com. The retail price is $210. Once we have more details, we will update you. For now, scroll below for more photos of the 2008 pair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the release date?The “Orca” Kobe 3 Protro will be released in Fall 2026. This means a release will occur between July and September 2026.
What’s the price?The retail price is $210.
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