Los Angeles Lakers fans are wondering if Nike has gone too far with Kobe Bryant's retro signature sneakers after seeing an upcoming release.

For the second year in a row, the Nike-hosted two-day basketball tournament tipped off on August 23 and culminated on Kobe Day, August 24. The Mamba League Invitational pitted som

The restock occurred August 24 at 11:24 a.m. with Nike’s official announcement coming just moments beforehand. It was billed as a surprise drop, but many social media accounts had speculated about the restocks and some had even identified the sneakers that would be included.

But the month is just getting started and according to the various release calendars of our favorite brands, this month is bringing an avalanche of must-cop sneaker drops. For now, let’s dive into this week’s finest.

Priced at $180, the Nike Kobe 8 Protro “purple and gold” sneakers are made with strong lines and double top eyelets for additional support. In fact, the shoes are designed to mold to your feet for better responsiveness when playing basketball, or just for casual use.