{"id":140436,"date":"2026-03-17T08:04:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T08:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/140436\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T08:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T08:04:09","slug":"nike-kobe-dunk-low-lower-merion-release-info","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/140436\/","title":{"rendered":"Nike Kobe Dunk Low &#8220;Lower Merion&#8221; Release Info"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HDjfQLNWMAAZ6qz.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-228238\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>A new chapter in Nike Kobe sneaker releases has surfaced this week. The Dunk Low is set to release next week in a special maroon color scheme, celebrating Bryant\u2019s high school alma mater, the Lower Merion Aces, with a limited-edition style. <\/p>\n<p>Nike has worked hand-in-hand with Kobe Bryant\u2019s estate since his untimely passing in 2020. After a small hiccup in discussing with Vanessa Bryant, the two parties managed to find a middle ground that would continue Kobe\u2019s legacy, releasing special sneakers and using that platform to grow the game of basketball. In the last couple years, Nike has gone all in on their Kobe releases, retrofitting his mainline shoes into the updated Protro format, and introducing a secondary lifestyle line, largely featuring the Air Force 1. Now, the Dunk Low is joining the casual Kobe lineup. <\/p>\n<p>The first edition of a Kobe Dunk Low in 2026 has surfaced this week through official images from Nike. The model is reportedly referenced as Protro internally at the Swoosh, though it is unclear what has been changed about the shoe to earn a new title. The debut color scheme celebrates Bryant\u2019s high school team, the Lower Merion Aces, joining a long lineage of Aces-themed looks. Dressed in a muted Team Red burgundy tone, the pair fixes a velvety base layer with suede overlays and a chenille Swoosh. The Swoosh and collar overlays feature white piping around the edges, while Kobe\u2019s #33 jersey is embroidered on the outer heel. Inside, the tongue panels feature a message split across both shoes: \u201cFriends hang sometimes; banners hang forever\u201d. <\/p>\n<p>NIKE KOBE DUNK LOW \u201cLOWER MERION\u201d RELEASE INFORMATION<\/p>\n<p>Nike\u2019s latest tribute to Kobe Bryant\u2019s high school team, the Lower Merion Aces, is scheduled to release this week on March 23rd, 2026. Pairs will drop via their new SNKRS Reserve program, a pre-order style of launch, with pairs shipping out by July 25th, 2026. The Team Red style brings a wealth of materials to the Dunk Low, but will retain a reasonable price tag of $135. <\/p>\n<p class=\"is-style-release-info\">Nike Kobe Dunk Low \u201cLower Merion Aces\u201d<br \/>Color: Team Red\/Team Red<br \/>Style Code: IM0581-600<br \/>Release Date: March 23rd, 2026<br \/>Price: $135<\/p>\n<p>Check out the official images below, and stay tuned to JustFreshKicks on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JustFreshKicks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/justfreshkicks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JustFreshKicks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook\u00a0<\/a>for more of the latest sneaker news,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/justfreshkicks.com\/sneaker-release-dates\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">release dates<\/a>, and restock alerts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"228242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HDjefl3bEAEj0Z4-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-228242\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"228241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HDjenKYbUAAx75L-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-228241\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" data-id=\"228237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HDjfQLnbEAAHPmI.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-228237\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"228239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HDjeuxfW4AAYFmd-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-228239\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"228240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HDjetlzbEAA8-Lz-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-228240\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A new chapter in Nike Kobe sneaker releases has surfaced this week. 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