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. Overview The 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.