The collaboration between Kobe and FC Barcelona continues with the Kobe 3 Low Protro. This new interpretation of the 2007 model pairs an Electric Purple gradient with Metallic Gold details, while integrating the Catalan club's crest directly into the sneaker’s silhouette.
Design and Visual Identity
The Electric Purple is the central visual element of this Kobe 3 Low Protro. The color features a striking gradient across the upper and extends down to the outsole, contrasted by touches of Metallic Gold that punctuate the design in reference to the pursuit of trophies.
FC Barcelona’s identity is deeply woven into the shoe's details. The club's crest is notably engraved on the heel overlays and can also be found on the left tongue, paired alongside the Kobe Sheath logo. This ensures that the collaboration does not rely solely on color; rather, the club’s identity is integrated into multiple elements of the shoe.
Modernizing a Classic Silhouette
While maintaining the iconic 2007 design structure, this Protro version adapts its underfoot construction to meet current basketball demands. It combines a full-length Air Zoom Strobel unit with a Cushlon 3.0 foam midsole, enhancing both energy return and responsiveness for modern play.
The Kobe 3 Low Protro thus becomes a new chapter in the collaboration between Kobe and FC Barcelona, uniting the club's strong visual identity with a modernized version of one of his former signature shoes.
From electric purple to the Barça crest, this Kobe 3 Low Protro successfully brings together two distinct sporting histories on one dynamic silhouette.
