The Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Lakers Away' features a black engineered mesh upper with tonal no-sew overlays and a gold embroidered Swoosh. Kobe Bryant's sheath logo graces the tongue and back heel in Court Purple. Lightweight cushioning is provided by a drop-in React foam midsole. replacing the Lunarlon foam of the original Kobe 8. Underfoot. the herringbone-traction rubber outsole reveals a bottom-loaded carbon fiber shank plate for midfoot stability.