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A black midsole provides contrast, grounded by a translucent outsole that mirrors the pressure-mapped traction pattern of the original release, allowing for multidirectional grip. Staying true to the Protro concept—“performance retro”—Nike fine-tunes the midsole cushioning with updated Zoom Air technology, offering a more responsive ride. Signature branding includes Kobe’s sheath logo on the tongue and his signature on the heel counter, rounding out the shoe’s tribute to one of basketball’s greatest.\n\nKey Highlights\n• Vibrant 'Game Royal' Colorway: A bold blue upper contrasted with black and white accents makes this a visually striking Protro edition.\n• Protro Performance Enhancements: Updated Zoom Air cushioning and refined midsole engineering improve responsiveness and comfort over the original 2014 version.\n• Engineered Mesh Upper with Flywire Support: Lightweight and breathable, the EM upper is reinforced with Flywire cables for secure lockdown during play.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-retail (UA-grade), meaning these items are produced in the same factories and to similar specifications as retail versions, but are not sold through authorised brand channels, allowing us to offer them at significantly lower prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Exchanges:\u003c\/strong\u003e We offer a 30-day return and refund policy from the date of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship worldwide and offer free worldwide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Images:\u003c\/strong\u003e All images shown are of the actual product and accurately represent what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspection Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-shipment inspection images can be provided upon request at checkout, which may extend processing times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sole Dept is an independent retailer and is not affiliated with any brands shown, and all trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"US M 4 \/ W 5.5","offer_id":54000953164094,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 4.5 \/ W 6","offer_id":54000953196862,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 5 \/ W 6.5","offer_id":54007258448190,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 5.5 \/ W 7","offer_id":54000952574270,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 6 \/ W 7.5","offer_id":54000952607038,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 6.5 \/ W 8","offer_id":54000952639806,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 7 \/ W 8.5","offer_id":54000952672574,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 7.5 \/ W 9","offer_id":54000952705342,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 8 \/ W 9.5","offer_id":54000952738110,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 8.5 \/ W 10","offer_id":54000952770878,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 9 \/ W 10.5","offer_id":54000952803646,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 9.5 \/ W 11","offer_id":54000952836414,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 10 \/ W 11.5","offer_id":54000952869182,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 10.5 \/ W 12","offer_id":54007258480958,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 11 \/ W 12.5","offer_id":54000952901950,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 11.5 \/ W 13","offer_id":54000952934718,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 12 \/ W 13.5","offer_id":54000952967486,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US M 13 \/ W 14.5","offer_id":54000953000254,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/8254\/3166\/files\/Nike-Kobe-9-Elite-Low-EM-Protro-Game-Royal-2025-1.webp?v=1785477952","url":"https:\/\/soledept.com\/products\/nike-kobe-9-elite-low-em-protro-game-royal-2025","provider":"Sole Dept.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}