Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Mambacurial' (Red Plum / Pink Flash)
The Kobe 8 'Mambacurial' returns in Protro form — a retro re-release of the 2013 grail that took its design cues from the Nike Mercurial Vapor IX football boot. Red Plum to Pink Flash gradient upper with Electric Green accents on tongue, Swoosh and outsole; "Mambacurial" on the inner tongue. Protro spec adds a Nike React foam insert and engineered mesh upper. AU RRP $270 (kids' pairs $170 IR1853-500 and $160 IR1854-500), style code IO6253-500. Verified on the Nike AU launch calendar 20 Sep 2026: launch status ACTIVE, releasing 19 Sep 2026 at 09:49 AEST, most adult sizes still showing availability, some sizes out of stock. Matching Mambacurial apparel also launched on the same date (jersey IM9546-010, tee IO4711-010, hoodie IV5562-010).
- Price
- A$270.00
- Region
- AU
- Releases
- 19 Sept 2026last month
Details
- Style code
- IO6253-500
- Colourway
- Red Plum/Electric Green/Pink Flash
- Sizes
- US M 6 to US M 15.5 (plus kids' sizes IR1853-500 / IR1854-500)
- Retailers
- Nike.com AU (SNKRS)
- Eligibility
- Australia (nike.com/au)
Last checked 13 Oct 2026. Details can change at the source.