On the night of May 14, 2021, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will induct a legend who will always be remembered for his tenacity and dedication during his 20 seasons in the NBA: Kobe Bryant . And to celebrate the Mamba's historic career, Nike tapped longtime collaborators UNDEFEATED for a few colorways of the Kobe 5 Protro , two of which are inspired by its 1996 Selection Day, launched for "Mamba Week," in addition to 'a third entry that encapsulates his future Hall of Fame title. . These shoes are made with a healthy dose of Lakers -inspired hues.

The majority of the upper, comprised of mesh toe boxes and side panels and scaly throat overlays, features a "Metallic Gold" finish, while the sock liners and outsoles are colored with purple deaf. Swooshes alternate between purple and crimson red on each foot, the lateral sides of which host "24 10 8" notations to pay homage to Bean's uniform numbers with the Lakers and Team USA. Additionally, the right shoe features the Mamba logo on the tongue, a text-rich insole that lists Bean's accolades, and the UNDEFEATED logo on the heel, while the left shoe stands out with a tongue adorned with five ridges , and the remixed “AIR” logo stamped on the sole and back. Be sure to check Nike.com for more on its official release date in the coming months, and take a closer look below.