Description
The Nike Kobe 6 Protro Mambacita Sweet 16 pays homage to the late Gigi Bryant and the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. This sneaker is part of Nike’s Protro program, which retroes Kobe Bryant’s older and most iconic sneakers with updated technology to meet the needs of modern athletes.
The Nike Kobe 6 Protro Mabacita Sweet 16 features a black snakeskin-inspired upper as a tribute to Kobe’s “Black Mamba” on-court nickname. Gigi Bryant’s AAU basketball jersey number, 2, is stamped on both lateral sides of the ankle. The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation crest is printed on the heel of each shoe, followed by the names of Kobe and Gigi. Additionally, the sneaker has a neoprene and mesh tongue, as well as a signature Zoom midsole that provides comfort and stability on and off the court.
The Nike Kobe 6 Protro Mabacita Sweet 16 was released on May 1st, 2022.