As previously reported by Under The Laces, Nike is set to release a new variation of the Nike Kobe Protro 5 this week in the 'Eggplant' colorway. In addition to

Nike's "Year of the Mamba" footwear and clothing collection will shortly include the upcoming Lunar New Year-themed Kobe 5 releases.

The upcoming Lunar New Year-themed Kobe 5 releases are part of a larger Nike "Year of the Mamba" footwear and apparel collection that will drop soon. We've already learned that the "Eggplant" Kobe 5 will kick off the drops on Thursday,

Just a week into the new year, Nike is revealing its early plans for the Kobe line in 2025. The Swoosh has confirmed the release of the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Year of Mamba,” Nike Kobe 9 Elite High Protro “Masterpiece” and Nike Kobe 6 Protro “All-Star 2.

The Lunar New Year-themed collection is also joined by the Kobe 6 Protro "All-Star 2.0" and the return of the Kobe 9 Elite Protro "Masterpiece."

Nike introduced the Year of the Mamba: a challenge to athletes, as the calendar turns, to choose the hard, uncomfortable path in the year ahead, all in dedic