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The Nike Kobe 9 EM Receives the "Mambacita" Treatment
Name: Nike Kobe 9 EM "Mambacita"Colorway: Black/White/Metallic GoldSKU: FZ7333-001MSRP: $180 USDRelease Date: May 1Where to Buy: NikeVanessa Bryant took to Instagram to reveal upcoming releases from Nike Basketball's Kobe line. While some pairs we've previewed previously, like this month's re-release of the Nike Kobe 8 Protro “What The,” new colorways have been unveiled as well. One such design is the Nike Kobe 9 EM joining the "Mambacita" series. This theme, dedicated to Gigi Bryant, began in 2022 with the Kobe 6 Protro and has featured the Kobe 4 and 8 Protro in subsequent years.Our limited first look at the Kobe 9 EM "Mambacita" sees it don the theme's typical black, white, and gold color scheme. The base of the upper sees a white to black gradient joined by golden lateral Swooshes that matches the heel's "Gigi" callout and the tongue's Sheath logo. The sneaker also features a black and white marbled pattern throughout its sole unit.At the time of writing, Nike Basketball has not yet announced its release plans for this "Mambacita" version of the Kobe 9 EM. Stay tuned for updates, including official imagery of the kicks, as we currently expect this pair to drop on the series' typical launch date of Gigi Bryant's birthday (May 1) via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $180 USD.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
Name: Nike Kobe 9 EM "Mambacita"
Colorway: Black/White/Metallic Gold
SKU: FZ7333-001
MSRP: $180 USD
Release Date: May 1
Where to Buy: Nike
Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram to reveal upcoming releases from Nike Basketball's Kobe line. While some pairs we've previewed previously, like this month's re-release of the Nike Kobe 8 Protro “What The,” new colorways have been unveiled as well. One such design is the Nike Kobe 9 EM joining the "Mambacita" series. This theme, dedicated to Gigi Bryant, began in 2022 with the Kobe 6 Protro and has featured the Kobe 4 and 8 Protro in subsequent years.
Our limited first look at the Kobe 9 EM "Mambacita" sees it don the theme's typical black, white, and gold color scheme. The base of the upper sees a white to black gradient joined by golden lateral Swooshes that matches the heel's "Gigi" callout and the tongue's Sheath logo. The sneaker also features a black and white marbled pattern throughout its sole unit.
At the time of writing, Nike Basketball has not yet announced its release plans for this "Mambacita" version of the Kobe 9 EM. Stay tuned for updates, including official imagery of the kicks, as we currently expect this pair to drop on the series' typical launch date of Gigi Bryant's birthday (May 1) via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $180 USD.
Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
