Nike will release the Zoom Kobe 1 Protro "81 Points" on January 22, 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006.
Release Information
Release Date: January 22, 2026
Retail Price: $210 USD
Style Code: IM0542-100
Availability: Nike SNKRS, Nike.com, select retailers
Product Specifications
The sneaker features a white leather upper with purple and gold accents referencing Los Angeles Lakers' team colors. Purple appears on the ankle collar and midsole sections. Black detailing includes the Nike Swoosh branding. The Protro version includes updated performance technology: Cushlon foam midsole, full-length Zoom Air cushioning unit, carbon fiber shank plate, and refreshed traction pattern.
The insole references four cities—Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, and Denver—connected to Bryant's scoring performances.
Release History
This marks the third release of the "81 Points" colorway.
2007: Limited player-exclusive release through Nike's "WHY81?" campaign.
Nike distributed 80 pairs via a four-hour scavenger hunt. The 81st pair, signed by Bryant, was auctioned at halftime of a Lakers game on January 22, 2007.
2019: First general Protro release on January 22, 2019, at $175 retail price (style code AQ2728-105).
2026: Second Protro release at $210 retail price (style code IM0542-100).
Bryant scored 81 points while wearing the original Nike Zoom Kobe 1 on January 22, 2006. The Lakers defeated the Raptors 122-104. Bryant's point total remains the second-highest single-game scoring performance in NBA history.
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