If you thought the legendary Kobe V Bruce Lee would get a reissue without anything else special lined up, you must have underestimated the importance of this occasion. In addition to the Kobe V Protro Bruce Lee, Nike released a brand new colorway inspired by Bruce Lee with the Kobe V Protro Bruce Lee Alternate. The Kobe V Protro Alternative Bruce Lee delivers a black and white take on the original. Black and white paneling comprise the upper while hits of red can be seen outlining the Swoosh and on the lateral side scratch marks, tributing Enter the Dragon. A white and black Zoom sole, yellow heel cushioning, and silver Kobe branding on the tongue completes this alternate design. The Kobe V Protro Alt Bruce Lee released in November of 2020.
The Nike Kobe 5 Protro Big Stage Parade pays homage to Kobe Bryant's fifth championship title in 2010 as well as the basketball star's legendary career. This sneaker combines design elements from the Big Stage and Parade colorways to create a double-sided shoe with two wildly different patterns. As a final homage, the footwear references the Nike Zoom Kobe 5 Parade that Nike gifted the basketball legend in 2010. But instead of blue, the Nike Kobe 5 Protro Big Stage/Parade uses black and metallic gold to celebrate two of the Lakers' classic colors. The Nike Kobe 5 Protro Big Stage Parade released in August of 2020.