FC Barcelona Brings Blaugrana Colors To The Nike Kobe 3 And Dunk

The bond between Kobe Bryant and FC Barcelona has never been an incidental detail in the Lakers legend's brand story. Kobe spoke often about his love for football and the Catalan club, and this collection continues that thread with two shoes that carry very different personalities while sharing one color palette.

The Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro sits at the center of the collaboration. The upper is finished in a dominant purple tone that carries down consistently to the outsole rather than stopping at a few accent points. Metallic gold treats the Swoosh and the Kobe logo on the tongue, creating a sharp contrast against the purple base and giving the shoe an overall sense of richness. The palette is no coincidence: it draws directly from Barcelona's match kits and official merchandise, making the Kobe 3 Low Protro the version most closely tied to the club's visual identity to date.

This is not the first time the Kobe and Barcelona story has appeared on official product. Ahead of this release, Nike had already explored the same theme across a few apparel categories, and the Kobe 3 Low Protro is treated as the piece that completes the collection rather than a standalone release.

FC Barcelona x Nike Kobe 3 Low

Style CodeIO6257-001

Release DateSep 04, 2026

Retail Price$190

On the other side, the Nike Dunk Low Protro takes a darker, tougher approach. Black covers most of the upper, paired with patent leather panels that add shine to the build. Purple shows up between the panels as an accent rather than the dominant tone, while metallic gold lands on the tongue and heel branding. Where the Kobe 3 Low Protro nods directly to Barcelona's familiar home kit, the Dunk's black-and-purple mix ties to the spirit of the away kit, offering a different read on the same story.

FC Barcelona x Nike Kobe Dunk Protro

Style CodeIV7508-001

Release DateSep 04, 2026

Retail Price$135

Both pairs sit under the Protro line, the construction Nike uses to tune the midsole for a balance between original retro feel and modern cushioning response, a quality that keeps the Kobe line respected among sneakerheads for more than just its looks. Pairing two shoes with such different characters in one release also shows how deep Nike is willing to take the Kobe and Barcelona story, rather than treating it as a single iconic product.

The Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro FC Barcelona and Nike Dunk Low Protro FC Barcelona both drop on September 4, 2026, priced at $190 and $135 respectively.