The Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro 'WNBA' launched in May 2026, coinciding with the seasonal tip-off of the women's professional basketball league. A gradient orange finish is applied to the seamless knit upper, featuring a padded low-cut collar and dynamic Flywire cables integrated into the lacing system. On the back heel, nine embroidered details give a nod to Kobe Bryant's Achilles sutures. This Protro edition is updated with a drop-in React foam midsole for responsive cushioning.
| Release Date | 05-08-2026 |
| SKU | IM6119 800 |
| Nickname | WNBA |
| Colorway | Orange Frost/Ice Peach-Brilliant Orange-Summit White |
| Main Color | Orange |
| Technology | Lunarlon |
| Category | Basketball |
| Designer | Eric Avar |