Our verdict
nike air coliseum white and yellow color code list original Kobe V, nice kicks roshe run woven updated and improved version of the OG. It has improved traction and an amazingly good-for-all cushioning system. Aside from this, the Kobe Protro is easily among the lightest basketball shoes out there. No wonder many describe this basketball sneaker as really comfortable.
Pros
- Strong grip on clean floors
- Plush heel
- Springy forefoot
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- Next-to-skin comfort
- Light
- Stylish
Cons
- Narrow
- Dust-prone outsole
Who should buy the Nike Kobe 5 Protro
This throwback shoe from Nike and Kobe Bryant is for you if you are looking for footwear that:
- performs well and looks cool
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- is really light and supportive
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Who should NOT buy this Protro shoe from Nike
The Kobe 5 Protro might be too expensive. Expert reviewers say that "(the debut price of) $180 is a little steep for the tech you get." Those who want cheaper options are advised to check out the Nike KyBrid S2 and the Nike LeBron Witness 6. Those who have wide feet can go for the Nike LeBron 19 and other LeBron shoes.
Compared to the OG, the Kobe 5 Protro bites better
A noticeable improvement from the OG Kobe 5, the current traction has "more points of contact" and will "stop on a dime." This happens even if the outsole still features the same 'heartbeat' pattern used on the earlier versions of the fifth Kobe.
However, it must be noted that the outsole attracts too much dust. Experts say that there is a need to wipe pretty frequently when playing on dusty courts.
The heel is given enough impact protection
Hoopers enjoy the plushness and sponginess of the Cushlon-equipped heel. However, this benefit is not immediately felt. There is a need to first break in the shoe.
There's compression without compromising court feel and energy return
The updates in the Nike Kobe 5 Protro's cushioning system are able to deliver reliable responsiveness and impact protection while keeping the shoe low to the ground. Players report that this shoe indeed provides a "nice bounce, responsiveness, and court feel." There's practically nothing more to ask for!
Support and Lockdown? No worries with the Nike Kobe 5 Protro
The materials that make up the upper ensure that the foot is reliably supported especially during aggressive movements. Plus, the lateral outrigger, sturdy heel counter, and tight lacing system keep the foot securely locked in. Players have no complaints here.
...and the shoe's supportive without being restrictive
The upper is "thin enough to flex" and "strong enough to keep you contained." It's clear that comfort is also a top priority for this shoe.
It must be noted still that this shoe is still "super narrow." Those who like a snug fit are gonna love this shoe. However, wide-footers are advised to look somewhere else.
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At only 10.7 oz (303 g), the Kobe 5 Protro shoes are described by experts as "ultra lightweight...nothing is even close to these."
Rock the courts and streets with this shoe
When it was first released in 2009, the fifth Kobe shoe under Nike performed well on the court and made waves off of it. It's still the same story today. The Protro version is as good as it looks. You will never be balance to wear this wherever you go. This shoe, after all, is flashy and totally recognizable Kobe.
