Nike Launches Kobe 3 Low Protro "Mamba Eterno" Honoring Día de los Muertos with Floral Patterns

Nike has announced that the new colorway of the Kobe 3 Low Protro, "Mamba Eterno," will be released on October 30, 2026, through official channels and select Nike Basketball retailers. The men's sizing is priced at 190 US dollars, with grade school sizing also available under the SKU IO6260-800.

Where does the design inspiration for this shoe come from?

"Mamba Eterno" translates to "Eternal Mamba," and its design concept is drawn from the traditional Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), while also echoing Kobe Bryant's bond with the Mexican-American community in Los Angeles during his lifetime. The holiday emphasizes remembering departed loved ones through celebration rather than sorrow. The design also pays tribute to Vanessa Bryant's family heritage through personal cultural narrative.

What do the colorway and patterns look like?

Unlike the simpler, monochromatic designs of previous Kobe 3 Low Protro models, the "Mamba Eterno" blends Safety Orange, Picante Red, and Sundial tones across the upper, creating a naturally mixed visual effect rather than traditional color blocking. The shoe is further accented with pink and purple.

How is the floral pattern integrated into the shoe structure?

Beneath the signature translucent molded mesh overlay, intricate floral patterns run through various parts of the shoe. This pattern layout makes the underlying artistic design a visual focal point while contrasting with the shoe's molded structure.

Where can it be purchased, and what is the price?

The Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro "Mamba Eterno" is scheduled to release on October 30, 2026, via the Nike official website and select Nike Basketball retailers, with a suggested retail price of 190 US dollars for men's sizes and grade school sizes also available.

What brand-announced performance features does the Protro version have?

The Nike SNKRS product page also lists a full-length Air Zoom strobel paired with a Cushlon 3.0 foam midsole, and notes that breathable materials, tongue padding, and traction structures have been adjusted this time. These are the brand's introductions to the product configuration and improvement directions, and cannot be directly taken as this site's tested rebound or traction results.

Official photos also showcase the color differences between the left and right shoes: purple and green accents can be seen on the heel and lining respectively, and the outsole features the Mamba Eterno lettering. Compared to looking at just a single-side photo, the paired top-down and rear-view images make it easier to recognize the complete color arrangement; the style code IO6260-800 can be used to verify this model and avoid confusion with other orange Kobe shoes.