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The Nike Kobe 11 Elite Low Protro 'Fade to Black' (2026) resurrects one of the most emotionally charged sneakers in basketball history. The original 'Fade to Black' Kobe 11 was worn by Kobe Bryant on 13 April 2016 during his unforgettable final game — a 60-point farewell performance in Los Angeles that became instant legend. Ten years on, Nike returned the shoe for Mamba Day, releasing this Protro edition on 13 April 2026 under style code IM4260-001 in the official Black/Metallic Gold colourway.
Overview
The Kobe 11's engineered Flyknit upper returns in a blacked-out execution, delivering the lightweight containment, flexibility and breathability that made the silhouette a performance benchmark. The low-cut profile keeps ankles free for rapid changes of direction, while the tonal black treatment strips away visual noise to spotlight the shoe's structure and texture — a design language befitting the finality of Bryant's farewell. Subtle Metallic Gold detailing lifts the stealth aesthetic, a quiet nod to a career defined by championships and relentless excellence. As part of Nike's Protro programme — Bryant's own vision of "performance retro" — the 2026 edition preserves the original's essence while refining it for the modern game, equally at home on court or styled with everyday fits. Every pair is authenticated by hand at PUSHAS, so you can shop with confidence.
Key Highlights
• Final-Game Legacy: The original 'Fade to Black' was on Kobe's feet for his 60-point farewell on 13 April 2016, making this one of the most storied colourways in his signature line.
• Ten-Year Mamba Day Return: Released 13 April 2026, exactly a decade after that final game, as the centrepiece of Nike's Mamba Day celebrations.
• Engineered Flyknit Build: A lightweight, adaptive knit upper on a low-cut chassis engineered for speed and agility.
• Official Details: Style code IM4260-001 in Black/Metallic Gold, revived under Kobe's Protro performance-retro philosophy.
Where does PUSHAS ship?
PUSHAS ships worldwide from our facilities in Sydney, Hong Kong and Los Angeles. Shipping is calculated at checkout.
How long does PUSHAS take to deliver?
'Fastest' sizes are dispatched within 2 business days. Other sizes are dispatched within 3 to 10 business days, once they reach us and pass authentication.
After dispatch, standard shipping takes 1 to 7 business days depending on your location. Express Shipping by Australia Post may be available at checkout for 'Fastest' sizes and generally takes 1 to 3 business days.
Who are the delivery partners of PUSHAS?
Depending on your location, Australia Post, CouriersPlease, DHL and TNT, with final delivery by your local postal service where applicable.
Duties and taxes
Australia: prices include GST and duties are calculated at checkout. Orders over A$1,000 fulfilled from an overseas facility may attract import duty and GST on arrival. Outside Australia: import duties and taxes may be charged by your country on arrival and are paid by the buyer.
What is Bubble Wrap & Sneaker Spray?
We offer an option at checkout to add Bubble Wrap & Sneaker Spray. We'll wrap your sneaker box with bubble wrap and include a bottle of ICE Sneaker Protector.
Cancel any order within 2 hours for a full refund. Log in to your PUSHAS account, open the order and select 'Cancel'.
Email orders@pushas.com with "Order Return (Your Order Number)" in the subject line before sending anything back.
Mystery Box orders, opened sealed collectibles and Refurbished by PUSHAS items (after 2 hours) cannot be returned for change of mind.
Please tell us within 14 days of delivery with photos so we can resolve it quickly. Claims made later are still assessed under the Australian Consumer Law. We send a prepaid label, inspect the item, and if the claim is confirmed you receive a full refund including shipping. No handling charge applies.
Q: Why do prices vary for different sizes?
Q: Are the product colours accurate to the photos?
Screens vary, but the colourway does not. You receive the exact colourway named on the listing.
Q: What qualifies as a "damaged box"?
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