{"id":159580,"date":"2026-04-07T16:56:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/159580\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:56:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:56:21","slug":"nike-kobe-5-protro-lower-merion-aces-away-im0557-001","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/159580\/","title":{"rendered":"Nike Kobe 5 Protro Lower Merion Aces Away IM0557-001"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Nike Kobe 5 Protro \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d will return on March 23, 2026. Initially released in 2010, the shoes are a tribute to Kobe Bryant\u2019s high school. The retail price is $200.<\/p>\n<p><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nike-kobe-5-protro-lower-merion-aces-away-2026-1024x725.jpg\" alt=\"Nike Kobe 5 Protro Lower Merion Aces Away 2026\" class=\"wp-image-904813\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Nike Basketball continues to dig in the vault for classic Kobe releases, and we have another gem returning to retailers in Spring 2026. Launching in Protro form, the \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d Kobe 5 is returning.<\/p>\n<p>This pair, an original colorway of the Nike Kobe 5, was launched in 2010. It connects to Kobe Bryant\u2019s High School, Lower Merion, which he attended in Pennsylvania. As most know, Bryant never attended college and went straight to the NBA from High School.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sneakerfiles.com\/sneakers\/nike-zoom-kobe-v-5\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nike Kobe 5<\/a> Protro features the original Metallic Silver, Team Red, and White color scheme. It is built with a synthetic upper in Metallic Silver, while the Flywire cables are seen throughout, aiding in lockdown. In addition, Team Red fills in the Kobe shield logo on the tongues, Swoosh, eyestays, and the liner. An Aces logo on the heel highlights the pair, joined by Kobe Bryant\u2019s signature. The design is completed with a primarily White midsole.<\/p>\n<p>Nike Kobe 5 Protro Lower Merion Aces Away 2026 Release Date<\/p>\n<p>The Nike Kobe 5 Protro \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d will be released on March 23rd, 2026, at select Nike Basketball retailers and online via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nike.com\/w\/new-shoes-3n82yzy7ok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Nike.com<\/a>. The retail price is $200. We will update you as soon as we have more details. For now, scroll below for more photos.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d Nike Kobe 5 Protro will come back in Spring 2026, honoring Kobe Bryant\u2019s legendary high school roots. Originally released in 2010, this tribute sneaker returns with Protro upgrades and a retail price of $200. A must-have for Kobe fans and basketball historians, this release celebrates the legacy of a true icon.<\/p>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sneakerfiles.com\/nike-release-dates\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nike Release Dates<\/a> page for more upcoming drops from the brand.<\/p>\n<p>Nike Kobe 5 Protro \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d<br \/>Color: Metallic Silver\/Team Red-White<br \/>Release Date: March 23, 2026<br \/>Style Code: IM0557-001<br \/>Price: $200<\/p>\n<p>Update (10\/9\/25): We now have a first look at the 2026 \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d Kobe 5 Protro via sneaker_sample. A release is scheduled for March 23rd, 2026, and will retail for $200.<\/p>\n<p><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nike-kobe-5-protro-lower-merion-aces-away-2026-1024x725.jpg\" alt=\"Nike Kobe 5 Protro Lower Merion Aces Away 2026\" class=\"wp-image-904813\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" alt=\"Nike Kobe 5 Protro Lower Merion Aces Away 2026 IM0557-001\" class=\"wp-image-896123 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nike-kobe-5-protro-lower-merion-aces-away-2026-IM0557-001-1024x725.jpg\"  data-\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" alt=\"Nike Kobe 5 Protro Lower Merion Aces Away 2026 IM0557-001\" class=\"wp-image-896124 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nike-kobe-5-protro-lower-merion-aces-away-2026-IM0557-001-1-1024x725.jpg\"  data-\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" alt=\"Nike Kobe 5 Protro Lower Merion Aces Away 2026 IM0557-001\" class=\"wp-image-896125 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nike-kobe-5-protro-lower-merion-aces-away-2026-IM0557-001-2-1024x725.jpg\"  data-\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" alt=\"Nike Kobe 5 Protro Lower Merion Aces Away 2026 IM0557-001\" class=\"wp-image-896126 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nike-kobe-5-protro-lower-merion-aces-away-2026-IM0557-001-3-1024x725.jpg\"  data-\/><\/p>\n<p>Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n<p>When is the release date? <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d Kobe 5 Protro will be released on March 23, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>  What\u2019s the price? <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The retail price is $200.<\/p>\n<p>  When was the \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d Nike Kobe 5 Protro originally released? <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">2010.<\/p>\n<p>Info: Sneaker Market RO, brandon1an<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Nike Kobe 5 Protro \u201cLower Merion Aces Away\u201d will return on March 23, 2026. 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