Deep Royal Blue Proto X-Ray 5 HJ4303-400

The Zoom Kobe 5 Protro "X-Ray" honors Kobe Bryant's legendary career with a bold glow-in-the-dark skeletal foot graphic on a Deep Royal Blue synthetic upper — a tribute to the iconic X-ray T-shirt that depicted Kobe's hand adorned with five championship rings, reimagined as a performance basketball shoe.

Details and Design

• Deep Royal Blue synthetic upper: A sleek blue synthetic build with a minimally structured construction delivers lightweight, full-foot support while maintaining the low-profile, fast-looking aesthetic that defined Kobe's on-court signature line.

• Glow-in-the-dark X-ray graphic: A skeletal foot X-ray graphic is applied across the upper, glowing in the dark to symbolize Kobe's willingness to power through injury in his relentless pursuit of championships — a design concept directly inspired by the famous X-ray T-shirt showing his hand with five championship rings.

• Padded mesh collar: A plush mesh collar provides a comfortable, snug fit around the ankle, while an external heel counter adds rearfoot stability and lockdown.

• Integrated Flywire cables: Flywire technology integrated into the lacing system delivers dynamic midfoot lockdown, adapting to foot movement for a secure, customizable fit.

• Zoom Air cushioning: A large, flexible Air Zoom unit in the forefoot provides responsive, multi-directional energy return — conforming to the foot at multiple angles to return energy on hard cuts and explosive pushes.

• Cushlon foam midsole: A lightweight Cushlon foam midsole complements the Zoom Air unit with plush, responsive cushioning for a balanced ride that prioritizes court feel.

• Scaled-down traction: A blue-tinged translucent rubber outsole features scaled-down, multi-directional traction patterns optimized for court feel and quick cuts — and it glows in the dark, adding an extra layer of visual flair.

• Protro upgrade: The "Protro" designation means this shoe takes the original 2010 Kobe 5 design and upgrades it with modern performance technology — including a larger, more flexible Zoom Air unit, updated foam compounds, and refined traction — making it a legitimate on-court performer, not just a retro lifestyle shoe.

Fit and Release Notes

• Style code: HJ4303-400.

• Nickname: X-Ray.

• Colorway: Deep Royal Blue / Baltic Blue / Glacier Blue.

• Designer: Eric Avar.

• Release date: October 17, 2024.

• Retail price: $190 (men's).

• Restock: Restocked August 24, 2025.

• Sizing: Runs true to size; designed for a snug, performance fit — wide footers may want to go half a size up.