Nike Kobe 8 'Lakers Away' GS (2024)

Nike Kobe 8 “Lakers Away” GS (2024) is a standout in the Kobe Protro line — bringing together elite performance, Lakers heritage, and contemporary tech for the younger generation. It delivers the speed, style, and functionality that Kobe Bryant fans and basketball players demand.OverviewThe Nike Kobe 8 “Lakers Away” GS revives the famed Kobe 8 silhouette with modern updates under Nike’s Protro (Performance + Retro) refinement. It released September 6, 2024 in full-family sizing (men’s, grade school, preschool) under the style code FN0266-002 for GS. The colorway — Black / University Gold / White / Court Purple — directly nods to the Lakers’ iconic away uniform scheme. Performance-wise, this GS version shares the upgraded features of the Protro line: improved cushioning, engineered mesh upper, no-sew overlays for reduced weight, enhanced stability via a carbon shank plate, and durable traction ideal for indoor courts. Key Highlights• Lakers Away Colorway: Black upper accented with University Gold Swooshes, Court Purple detailing, and white midsole/outsole — a direct homage to the purple-and-gold legacy of the Lakers. • Protro Technology: React foam midsole replacing the original’s Lunarlon, paired with a lightweight performance-oriented mesh upper and no-sew overlays for agility and breathability. • Traction & Stability: Full rubber outsole with herringbone pattern allows sharp cuts; carbon fiber or carbon plate (mid-foot shank) adds rigidity and torsional support.