Returning for the first time in over a decade, Nike’s newest sneaker celebrates Kobe Bryant’s connection with China.

The Kobe 9 Low Protro EM University Red and Metallic Gold launches once more on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m. ET for $190 a pair.

Bryant was incredibly popular in China, returning several times to host youth basketball camps, clinics and events. These Protro shoes were originally released in 2014 for those fans. The shoe features a vibrant University Red engineered mesh upper with Metallic Gold and black accents throughout, including on a decorative two-snake design. That symbol on the tongue top represents duality and balance.

Kobe 9 Low Protro EM Kobe 9 Low Protro EM University Red and Metallic Gold $190 on Nike

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