The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “All-Star 3D” is Back for All-Star Weekend

The return of NBA All-Star Weekend to Los Angeles calls for something legendary – and few sneakers are as legendary as the Nike Kobe 6 Protro “All-Star 3D.” This iconic colorway makes its long-awaited comeback later this month to celebrate this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend. For Kobe fans and sneaker collectors alike, this release is more than a retro – it’s a tribute to a historic weekend and a larger-than-life legacy.

Originally released in 2011, the Nike Kobe 6 “All-Star 3D” stood out for its cinematic inspiration, pulling directly from classic 3D movie glasses with a layered, optical-illusion look across the upper. That same eye-catching concept returns for 2026 in Protro form, pairing the iconic red-and-blue hits with updated on-court tooling built for today’s game.

What instantly sets this pair apart is the mismatched color scheme. A vibrant blue Swoosh hits the lateral side of the right shoe, while the left shoe features a bold red Swoosh on the lateral side. The same red-and-blue contrast shows up on the TPU heel clip and Kobe logos, giving the sneaker a true “pop off the screen” look. Even the tongue gets a fresh update, featuring 3D-inspired graphics and a “2026” on the flipside of Kobe’s signature sheath logo.

The story behind this shoe makes it even more special. While the original pair wasn’t worn during the actual All-Star Game, it became tied to one of Kobe’s most iconic off-court moments: his induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame during that same weekend. That connection between basketball greatness and Hollywood history is exactly what makes the “All-Star 3D” such a standout in the Kobe lineup. And yes, the details go all the way; this release even includes a real pair of 3D glasses in the box, so you can literally see the design as intended.

From the court to the culture, the Nike Kobe 6 Protro “All-Star 3D” blends performance innovation with nostalgic storytelling in a way only Kobe could. Whether you’re hooping in them or keeping them on ice, this is one release that truly lives up to the hype.

Don’t miss your chance to grab a piece of sneaker history. The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “All-Star 3D” will be available on Friday, February 13th, in-store at your nearest DTLR location.