A black Nike Kobe 6 Protro nicknamed “Coals”, a naughty-list counterpart to the Grinch, has been circulating since June through leaker @brandon1an and in-hand photos reported by Sole Retriever. Sneaker Files and Sneaker Bar Detroit have it down for Friday, December 25, at $190.
What we know
- Style code IO6261-001, Black/Venom Green-Purple Venom.
- A black scaled upper with a scattered, ember-like graphic, a Swoosh that fades from green to purple, and a translucent outsole.
- Reported kids’ pricing: $125 for grade school, $97 for pre-school.
What we don’t
- The date. Sole Retriever and House of Heat only say holiday 2026; December 25 is reported, not listed.
- The official name, and how Nike will sell it. Christmas Kobes have gone through SNKRS draws before, but nothing is announced.
Our score of 54 is estimated: Kobe Protros on SNKRS sell through fast, and a Christmas-themed pair usually draws a bigger crowd than a regular colorway. More on our Nike page.