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Nike Kobe 8 Protro Year of The Horse (2026) ushers in a celebrated return of one of Kobe Bryant’s most revered silhouettes, blending heritage basketball performance with meaningful cultural symbolism. Reimagined for 2026, this Nike Kobe 8 Protro ‘Year of the Horse’ revisits the original 2014 Zodiac-themed drop, honoring the Chinese Lunar New Year’s Year of the Horse with modern performance updates while preserving the beloved design cues that made the original a standout among sneaker and Kobe collectors alike.
Overview
Originally released as part of Nike’s Chinese Zodiac series, the Kobe 8 Protro ‘Year of the Horse’ (2026) returns on January 31, 2026, in its original Light Crimson/Bright Citron/Vivid Blue colorway, celebrating traditions tied to bravery, fortune, and honour associated with the Horse zodiac sign. Featuring an engineered mesh upper that is both flexible and breathable, the sneaker retains its sleek, low‑cut profile while integrating React foam cushioning for enhanced responsiveness and modern comfort. The bold palette — including vibrant crimson overlays, yellow Swoosh logos and laces, and vivid blue accents — creates a vivid festive aesthetic that resonates both on and off the court. Subtle thematic details like the horseshoe insignia on the inner tongue pay homage to the zodiac inspiration, while traditional traction patterns ensure optimal grip for dynamic movement.
Key Highlights
• Cultural Lunar New Year Tribute: Celebrates the Year of the Horse with a colorway and symbolic details reflecting bravery, fortune, and honour.
• Heritage Meets Performance: Combines the original Kobe 8 design with modern React foam cushioning for improved responsiveness and comfort.
• Engineered Mesh Upper: Lightweight, flexible, and breathable construction that moulds to the foot for secure containment and all‑day comfort.
Where does PUSHAS ship?
PUSHAS ships worldwide from our facilities in Sydney, Hong Kong and Los Angeles. Shipping is calculated at checkout.
How long does PUSHAS take to deliver?
'Fastest' sizes are dispatched within 2 business days. Other sizes are dispatched within 8 to 26 business days, once they reach us and pass authentication.
After dispatch, standard shipping takes 1 to 7 business days depending on your location. Express Shipping by Australia Post may be available at checkout for 'Fastest' sizes and generally takes 1 to 3 business days.
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Depending on your location, Australia Post, CouriersPlease, DHL and TNT, with final delivery by your local postal service where applicable.
Duties and taxes
Australia: prices include GST and duties are calculated at checkout. Orders over A$1,000 fulfilled from an overseas facility may attract import duty and GST on arrival. Outside Australia: import duties and taxes may be charged by your country on arrival and are paid by the buyer.
What is Bubble Wrap & Sneaker Spray?
We offer an option at checkout to add Bubble Wrap & Sneaker Spray. We'll wrap your sneaker box with bubble wrap and include a bottle of ICE Sneaker Protector.
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Mystery Box orders, opened sealed collectibles and Refurbished by PUSHAS items (after 2 hours) cannot be returned for change of mind.
Please tell us within 14 days of delivery with photos so we can resolve it quickly. Claims made later are still assessed under the Australian Consumer Law. We send a prepaid label, inspect the item, and if the claim is confirmed you receive a full refund including shipping. No handling charge applies.
Q: Why do prices vary for different sizes?
Q: Are the product colours accurate to the photos?
Screens vary, but the colourway does not. You receive the exact colourway named on the listing.
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