{"id":1780259,"date":"2026-02-16T04:12:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T01:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1780259"},"modified":"2026-02-16T04:12:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T01:12:38","slug":"rare-fc-barcelona-x-nike-kobe-6-sample-has-surfaced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1780259","title":{"rendered":"Rare FC Barcelona x Nike Kobe 6 Sample Has Surfaced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F02%2F15%2Ffc-barcelona-nike-kobe-6-sample-surfaces-release-info-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Footwear\n                                                                           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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A rare Nike Kobe 6 sample featuring FC Barcelona\u2019s home colors has surfaced online<\/li>\n<li>The design traces back to a 2011 release that celebrated Kobe Bryant\u2019s passion for soccer, developed during his childhood in Italy<\/li>\n<li>The sample features a Royal Blue polyurethane upper, Deep Garnet midsole, and Bright Gold Swoosh, with the club crest on the inner tongue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The connection between Kobe Bryant and the beautiful game continues to yield hidden gems from the Nike archives. A rare \u201cFC Barcelona\u201d Nike Kobe 6 sample has officially surfaced, offering a fresh look at a design originally conceived to honor the Black Mamba\u2019s deep-rooted passion for soccer. The prototype, which traces its lineage back to a limited 2011 release, captures the essence of the Spanish powerhouse club with a faithful execution of their iconic kit colors.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-adunit=\"Hypebeast_In_Content\" data-dimensions=\"300x250,2x2\" data-sortable=\"false\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"footwear\",\"nike\",\"fc-barcelona\",\"collaborations\",\"collaboration\",\"nike-kobe-6\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6673698,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}' data-size-mapping=\"in-content\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dressed in FC Barcelona\u2018s traditional home palette, the sample is dominated by a textured Royal Blue polyurethane upper that mimics the snake-scale aesthetic of the Kobe 6 line. A Bright Gold Swoosh cuts across the side panel, providing a sharp contrast, while Deep Garnet wraps the midsole and heel structure to complete the \u201cBlaugrana\u201d theme. A subtle yet significant detail is the inclusion of the FC Barcelona club crest on the inner tongue, solidifying the partnership between the basketball legend and the football giants.\n<\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, the model retains the silhouette\u2019s classic performance DNA, featuring Phylon cushioning paired with Zoom Air units in the heel and forefoot. The design serves as a reminder of Bryant\u2019s upbringing in Italy, where his love for soccer flourished alongside his basketball development.\n<\/p>\n<p>While fans have long clamored for a Protro release of this specific colorway, there is currently no official confirmation that the Kobe 6 \u201cFC Barcelona\u201d will hit retail shelves. 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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A rare Nike Kobe 6 sample featuring FC Barcelona\u2019s home colors has surfaced online<\/li>\n<li>The design traces back to a 2011 release that celebrated Kobe Bryant\u2019s passion for soccer, developed during his childhood in Italy<\/li>\n<li>The sample features a Royal Blue polyurethane upper, Deep Garnet midsole, and Bright Gold Swoosh, with the club crest on the inner tongue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The connection between Kobe Bryant and the beautiful game continues to yield hidden gems from the Nike archives. A rare \u201cFC Barcelona\u201d Nike Kobe 6 sample has officially surfaced, offering a fresh look at a design originally conceived to honor the Black Mamba\u2019s deep-rooted passion for soccer. The prototype, which traces its lineage back to a limited 2011 release, captures the essence of the Spanish powerhouse club with a faithful execution of their iconic kit colors.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-adunit=\"Hypebeast_In_Content\" data-dimensions=\"300x250,2x2\" data-sortable=\"false\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"footwear\",\"nike\",\"fc-barcelona\",\"collaborations\",\"collaboration\",\"nike-kobe-6\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6673698,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}' data-size-mapping=\"in-content\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dressed in FC Barcelona\u2018s traditional home palette, the sample is dominated by a textured Royal Blue polyurethane upper that mimics the snake-scale aesthetic of the Kobe 6 line. A Bright Gold Swoosh cuts across the side panel, providing a sharp contrast, while Deep Garnet wraps the midsole and heel structure to complete the \u201cBlaugrana\u201d theme. A subtle yet significant detail is the inclusion of the FC Barcelona club crest on the inner tongue, solidifying the partnership between the basketball legend and the football giants.\n<\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, the model retains the silhouette\u2019s classic performance DNA, featuring Phylon cushioning paired with Zoom Air units in the heel and forefoot. The design serves as a reminder of Bryant\u2019s upbringing in Italy, where his love for soccer flourished alongside his basketball development.\n<\/p>\n<p>While fans have long clamored for a Protro release of this specific colorway, there is currently no official confirmation that the Kobe 6 \u201cFC Barcelona\u201d will hit retail shelves. However, the partnership remains active; following the release of a Kobe 11 Protro in 2016 and a Kobe 6 Protro \u201cMambacita\u201d tribute, reports indicate that an \u201cFC Barcelona\u201d Nike Kobe 8 Protro is currently on the calendar for a Fall 2026 release.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media bypass\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUYe6PvEwoY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>N\u00e4yt\u00e4 t\u00e4m\u00e4 julkaisu Instagramissa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>Henkil\u00f6n Yyt_Snkrs (@yyt_snkrs) jakama julkaisu\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6673939\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Disney and Nike Tee up for 2026 With New Performance Golf and Leisure Collection\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6674342\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>HOMECOMING Festival Celebrates African Culture With Two Bold Nike Air Max Plus Designs\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6674032\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>NikeCraft and Tom Sachs Gear up With Utilitarian ISRU Uniform Collection\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A rare Nike Kobe 6 sample featuring FC Barcelona\u2019s home colors has surfaced online<\/li>\n<li>The design traces back to a 2011 release that celebrated Kobe Bryant\u2019s passion for soccer, developed during his childhood in Italy<\/li>\n<li>The sample features a Royal Blue polyurethane upper, Deep Garnet midsole, and Bright Gold Swoosh, with the club crest on the inner tongue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The connection between Kobe Bryant and the beautiful game continues to yield hidden gems from the Nike archives. A rare \u201cFC Barcelona\u201d Nike Kobe 6 sample has officially surfaced, offering a fresh look at a design originally conceived to honor the Black Mamba\u2019s deep-rooted passion for soccer. The prototype, which traces its lineage back to a limited 2011 release, captures the essence of the Spanish powerhouse club with a faithful execution of their iconic kit colors.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-adunit=\"Hypebeast_In_Content\" data-dimensions=\"300x250,2x2\" data-sortable=\"false\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"footwear\",\"nike\",\"fc-barcelona\",\"collaborations\",\"collaboration\",\"nike-kobe-6\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6673698,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}' data-size-mapping=\"in-content\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dressed in FC Barcelona\u2018s traditional home palette, the sample is dominated by a textured Royal Blue polyurethane upper that mimics the snake-scale aesthetic of the Kobe 6 line. A Bright Gold Swoosh cuts across the side panel, providing a sharp contrast, while Deep Garnet wraps the midsole and heel structure to complete the \u201cBlaugrana\u201d theme. A subtle yet significant detail is the inclusion of the FC Barcelona club crest on the inner tongue, solidifying the partnership between the basketball legend and the football giants.\n<\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, the model retains the silhouette\u2019s classic performance DNA, featuring Phylon cushioning paired with Zoom Air units in the heel and forefoot. The design serves as a reminder of Bryant\u2019s upbringing in Italy, where his love for soccer flourished alongside his basketball development.\n<\/p>\n<p>While fans have long clamored for a Protro release of this specific colorway, there is currently no official confirmation that the Kobe 6 \u201cFC Barcelona\u201d will hit retail shelves. However, the partnership remains active; following the release of a Kobe 11 Protro in 2016 and a Kobe 6 Protro \u201cMambacita\u201d tribute, reports indicate that an \u201cFC Barcelona\u201d Nike Kobe 8 Protro is currently on the calendar for a Fall 2026 release.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media bypass\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUYe6PvEwoY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>N\u00e4yt\u00e4 t\u00e4m\u00e4 julkaisu Instagramissa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>Henkil\u00f6n Yyt_Snkrs (@yyt_snkrs) jakama julkaisu\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6673939\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Disney and Nike Tee up for 2026 With New Performance Golf and Leisure Collection\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6674342\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>HOMECOMING Festival Celebrates African Culture With Two Bold Nike Air Max Plus Designs\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6674032\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>NikeCraft and Tom Sachs Gear up With Utilitarian ISRU Uniform Collection\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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A rare \u201cFC Barcelona\u201d Nike Kobe 6 sample has officially surfaced, offering a fresh look at a design originally conceived to honor the Black Mamba\u2019s deep-rooted passion for soccer. The prototype, which traces its lineage back to a limited 2011 release, captures the essence of the Spanish powerhouse club with a faithful execution of their iconic kit colors.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-adunit=\"Hypebeast_In_Content\" data-dimensions=\"300x250,2x2\" data-sortable=\"false\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"footwear\",\"nike\",\"fc-barcelona\",\"collaborations\",\"collaboration\",\"nike-kobe-6\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6673698,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}' data-size-mapping=\"in-content\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dressed in FC Barcelona\u2018s traditional home palette, the sample is dominated by a textured Royal Blue polyurethane upper that mimics the snake-scale aesthetic of the Kobe 6 line. A Bright Gold Swoosh cuts across the side panel, providing a sharp contrast, while Deep Garnet wraps the midsole and heel structure to complete the \u201cBlaugrana\u201d theme. A subtle yet significant detail is the inclusion of the FC Barcelona club crest on the inner tongue, solidifying the partnership between the basketball legend and the football giants.\n<\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, the model retains the silhouette\u2019s classic performance DNA, featuring Phylon cushioning paired with Zoom Air units in the heel and forefoot. The design serves as a reminder of Bryant\u2019s upbringing in Italy, where his love for soccer flourished alongside his basketball development.\n<\/p>\n<p>While fans have long clamored for a Protro release of this specific colorway, there is currently no official confirmation that the Kobe 6 \u201cFC Barcelona\u201d will hit retail shelves. However, the partnership remains active; following the release of a Kobe 11 Protro in 2016 and a Kobe 6 Protro \u201cMambacita\u201d tribute, reports indicate that an \u201cFC Barcelona\u201d Nike Kobe 8 Protro is currently on the calendar for a Fall 2026 release.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media bypass\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUYe6PvEwoY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>N\u00e4yt\u00e4 t\u00e4m\u00e4 julkaisu Instagramissa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>Henkil\u00f6n Yyt_Snkrs (@yyt_snkrs) jakama julkaisu\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p>        <span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"brand-post-body-widget\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-block d-lg-none\">\n<h6>In this Article<\/h6>\n<div class=\"brand-list-widget\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    NikeFC BarcelonacollaborationsCollaborationNike Kobe 6\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/2\/fc-barcelona-nike-kobe-6-sample-surfaces-release-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F02%2F15%2Ffc-barcelona-nike-kobe-6-sample-surfaces-release-info-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Footwear Feb 15, 2026 2.8K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Share this article In this Article 1 of 5 Yyt_snkrs 2 of 5 Yyt_snkrs 3 of 5 Yyt_snkrs 4 of 5 Yyt_snkrs 5 of 5 Yyt_snkrs Footwear Feb 15, 2026 2.8K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary A rare Nike [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1780259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1780259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1780259"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1780259\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1780259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1780259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1780259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}