Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Shanghai Fireworks” Releases November 11th

Update, September 20, 2026: The “Shanghai Fireworks” Kobe 8 Protro now has an expected release date of November 11, 2026, replacing the earlier holiday 2026 timeframe.

UPDATE 6/9/26: Our first look at the “Shanghai Fireworks” Kobe 8 rerelease has arrived, in a single in hand photo of the upcoming Protro release. We are still a ways away from the rumored holiday season drop, so plenty of time for a closer look at the new pair in the future before they arrive on shelves.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Nike’s going all in on their rereleases for iconic Kobe sneakers this year. Today we are adding another Kobe 8 Protro to the release calendar, rehashing the OG “Shanghai Fireworks” color scheme from 2013 for a holiday 2026 drop.

Nike’s Kobe Protro series began in 2018 with the Kobe 1 Protro, updating Kobe Bryant’s first signature shoe with modern cushioning and performance tech while retaining its original external design. Bryant himself insisted on this new method of rereleasing classic sneakers, refusing to allow Nike to release simple retros of his signature models. Protro (“performance retro”) releases honor Kobe’s Mamba Mentality by keeping classic silhouettes but improving traction, cushioning, responsiveness, and comfort. The Kobe 8 Protro is one of Nike’s main silhouettes for this year, with a number of the shoe’s OG colorways lined up for releases this year, including the “Mambacurial” and “Year of the Horse” styles. This week, the “Shanghai Fireworks” style has joined the list of upcoming drops, scheduled for November 11, 2026. The look covers the retro silhouette in a fiery print for the engineered mesh upper, paired with Laser Orange tones for the rest of the shoe.

NIKE KOBE 8 PROTRO “SHANGHAI FIREWORKS” RELEASE INFORMATION

Nike’s re release of their 2013 Kobe 8 “Shanghai Fireworks” is expected to release November 11, 2026. Now upgraded to the shoe’s Protro format, the fiery color scheme will likely be available from both Nike and select retailers, and will come with the updated $200 price tag.

Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Shanghai Fireworks”
Color: Laser Orange/Cinnabar Safety Orange
Style Code: IO6259-800
Release Date: November 11, 2026
Price: $200

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UPDATE 9/20/26: The “Shanghai Fireworks” Kobe 8 Protro now has an expected release date of November 11, 2026, landing at select retailers and Nike.com for $200. The original 2013 colorway debuted around Kobe Bryant’s preseason trip to China, when the Lakers played Stephen Curry and the Warriors in Beijing and Shanghai.