Summary
- The Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro ‘Orca’ releases tomorrow, Sunday, November 1, 2026 — $190 in men’s sizing, $125 in grade school sizes, style code IV7127-002.
- Black/Metallic Cool Grey throughout: plush leather on the toe and heel, the signature net-cage side panels, and a metallic Swoosh sweeping the heel.
- It is the first low-cut Protro of an original mid-cut Kobe model — full-length Air Zoom Strobel over Cushlon 3.0 foam underneath.
- Early market check: pairs in sizes 8–12 were already listed at $186–187 on October 30 — under retail before the shoe even releases.
One day after the ‘Mamba Eterno’ put flowers under the cage, the Kobe 3 Low Protro goes the other way: total blackout. The ‘Orca’ takes its name and its black-and-grey palette from the high-top Kobe 3 colorway Kobe wore in the 2007–08 season, rebuilt here as a low — the first time an original mid-cut Kobe model has been reworked into a low-cut Protro.
The construction keeps the Kobe 3 recognizable: the geometric net cage, plush leather at the toe and heel, and the Metallic Cool Grey Swoosh as the only contrast. Underneath, the Protro brief applies — a full-length Air Zoom Strobel unit over Cushlon 3.0, with more breathable materials, added tongue padding and updated traction.
Set the alarm or don’t: early listings suggest this one may sit closer to retail than Kobe retros usually do. Either way, it is the biggest drop on tomorrow’s calendar.
Release Details
- Name: Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro ‘Orca’ (also listed as ‘Black’)
- Colorway: Black/Metallic Cool Grey
- Style code: IV7127-002
- Price: $190 (men’s) / $125 (GS)
- Release Date: November 1, 2026 — tomorrow
- Where to Buy: Nike.com, SNKRS, Foot Locker, DSG and select Nike Basketball retailers
Source: SneakerFiles, Nice Kicks and Claqa release listings, cross-checked October 31.
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