Kobe 6 Protro Kay Yow Think Pink (2026)

NIKE Kobe 6 Protro Kay Yow Think Pink (2026) is one of the performance basketball shoes in Kobe Bryant’s signature line. First released in 2011 to honour Kay Yow’s legacy and draw attention to breast cancer awareness, this 2026 edition, style code IQ9317-001, moves away from the familiar all-pink treatment and sets Hyper Pink and Pink Foam accents against a black base for a sharper contrast. The synthetic upper, finished with polyurethane pods that nod to snakeskin, wraps the foot with lightweight micro-mesh panels without adding unnecessary weight. Flywire works with the laces for a more secure lockdown feel. Full-length Cushlon foam and a large-volume Zoom Turbo unit in the forefoot keep court feel intact while delivering a livelier response. The snake-scale outsole also supports control on sudden stops and changes of direction through multi-directional traction. The fit runs narrow with a snug feel. For most people, true to size works, while going half a size up may feel more comfortable for wider feet. Harder to come by in Turkey, this limited release arrives at sutore after authenticity checks. It closes the Kobe 6 story with a darker, clearer reading of Think Pink.