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Nike Kobe 10 Low Protro “5AM Flight” returns with Blue Lagoon mesh
· By Redacción HYPEIBIZA
The 2015 debut colourway returns to Bryant’s pool-dive rehabilitation story, with conflicting reported release dates of 5 October and 1 December 2026.
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The Nike Kobe 10 Low Protro "5AM Flight" is a 2026 return of the 2015 launch colourway. Its design is tied to Kobe Bryant's recovery from his 2013 Achilles injury. Buyers face two reported dates, 5 October and 1 December 2026, with neither yet confirmed by the brand. The style code for this adult pair is IQ5339-400.
The story behind the 5AM Flight theme
The nickname refers to a video Bryant posted during his rehabilitation. It shows him diving into a pool at five in the morning. This moment became the theme for the original Kobe 10 launch colour in 2015. The 2026 Protro brings that story back to the court.
The original Kobe 10 arrived as a low-cut basketball shoe. The 5AM Flight colourway made its mark through a bright Blue Lagoon upper, balanced by black and red details. Its name gives that colour combination a specific personal reference: the pool dive belongs to Bryant's long recovery after an Achilles injury in 2013. The Protro return brings this early Kobe 10 colourway back more than a decade after its first release.
Blue Lagoon mesh and the heel marks
Reported design details call for an open-weave engineered mesh upper in Blue Lagoon. It is paired with black side Swooshes and red accents on the tongue, heel, and signature. The left heel features four distinct red lines. They represent the sutures from his Achilles repair, while the right heel carries the Sheath logo. This creates an asymmetrical look.
A graphic hidden inside the tongue is said to depict the pool dive. It keeps the reference out of sight until the shoe is worn. The visible parts of the pair rely on the blue mesh, the black Swoosh, and the red heel markings. They tell the story of early morning grit from the outside. Thus, the exterior design conveys the effort without needing additional explanations.
What Protro changes under the foot
Under the foot, the reported construction pairs an updated foam midsole with Zoom Air cushioning. It sits on a semi-translucent rubber outsole. This clear sole was already part of the original 2015 shoe. The foam and Zoom Air setup represents the main reported update for the Protro version. The upper is described as textile, while the outsole is rubber.
The Kobe 10 Low's court-ready shape is the familiar frame for this return. The points to note are the cushioning update and the visual details tied to Bryant's recovery, rather than a new colour concept. Zoom Air remains part of the reported setup, alongside the updated foam midsole. Buyers comparing this release with the 2015 version can use those underfoot details to distinguish the Protro specification.
Two reported dates, not one launch day
One release report points to 5 October 2026 at select basketball retailers. Another market listing marks 1 December 2026. The brand has not confirmed either date. Buyers should view both as provisional targets.
The dates are nearly two months apart, so neither should be treated as a settled launch day. As of 17 October 2026, 5 October has passed, while 1 December remains a future date on the listing. That difference makes it worth checking the latest release information before making plans. A change to the schedule could explain why the two dates do not match, but it has not been established here.
For buyers, the practical takeaway is to keep both dates in view and wait for a confirmed launch notice. The October date is a reported release claim, not a guarantee that the pair reached shops that day. The December date is also a listing date rather than a confirmed launch announcement. Use the style code to identify the intended pair when checking release information.
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Before buying, check the style code IQ5339-400 for the adult pair in Blue Lagoon and Black. The code helps distinguish this 2026 Protro from earlier Kobe 10 editions when the name and colourway are similar. The product identity is Nike Kobe 10 Low Protro 5AM Flight (2026).