The drop at a glance
| Release date | December 11, 2026 |
| Retail price | $190 |
| Style code | JA7845-800 |
| Colorway | Total Orange / Blue Void |
| Where | SNKRS, Nike.com + select basketball retailers |
The story
The Kobe 3 — the shoe of Bryant's 2007-08 MVP season — rejoined the Protro program as Nike rebuilt the Kobe line, and Jalen Brunson has been its highest-profile ambassador, debuting the low at Madison Square Garden. 'Arancia' (Italian for orange) converts Brunson's Knicks PE into a retail release.
The December 11 drop lands during Nike's stacked Kobe holiday window, one day before the Space Jam 11 hits on December 12 and two weeks ahead of the Kobe 6 'Coals.' PE-to-retail conversions from the Kobe line have been among Nike Basketball's fastest sellouts.
With Brunson's New York star power plus Mamba collector demand, expect an instant SNKRS sellout and strong resale, particularly in wearable sizes.
The deep cuts
- Arancia is one of at least four Kobe 3 Low Protro PEs Brunson wore in 2025-26, alongside 'Warning Label,' 'Knightfall Vader' and 'Ice Blue.'
- Brunson debuted the 'Ice Blue' PE at MSG in Game 1 against the 76ers on May 4, 2026 — he keeps saving PE debuts for big Garden games.
- The Arancia's design nods to Kobe's 2007-08 MVP season — the year the original Kobe 3 was on his feet.
- Brunson also debuted a Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Finals' PE at MSG during the Knicks' June 2026 Finals run, underscoring his role as the Kobe line's lead ambassador.
How to cop
- Launch draw — enter the minute it opens; the raffle button above takes you there.
- Retailer raffles — the big accounts open entries in the days before the drop.
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