The issue is that all Nike had to do was add a full length zoom strobel board underneath the react midsole, and the shoe would've been even more goated then it already is. Nike is lazy with these protros, the Kobe 1 protro was an actual upgrade and worth the protro name. The 8s 4s and now the 9s haven't upgraded anything
Kobe 1, 5 & 6 Protro are the only worth the Protro name, Nike is either being lazy or just greedy asf, they did Full-length Zoom + Lunarlon on Kobe 11 Elite on NikeID, why not do it again, just replace Lunarlon with React for all Drop-in setup
The format of this review is pretty cool. As an audience, I like it a lot how you switch from talking to balling and to talking and balling at the same time. No one does it like this. And the sound is just as good as every other thing. I thought it would create lots of echo in the gym but not at all. Even with ball dribble sounds good too. Love this, hope you keep this up 💪🏻
This vid just made me that much more excited for mine to arrive. Didn’t get them at retail sadly but had to have them! Thanks for being the first real in depth video on these!
$240 with just React Drop-in Midsole & no Zoom unit, that’s absurd. Nike should’ve just give us Full-length Zoom + React Midsole for every Kobe’s that has Drop-in setup, they did it with Full-length Zoom + Lunarlon on Kobe 11 Elite on NikeID, just change it to React
I just got super lucky and found a pair of these at the outlet for $87. They are a full size too big but I couldn’t pass them up. I do want a pair to hoop in maybe a darker color way for hooping. But for a comfortable coaching shoe or summer fit. I’m fine with it fitting a little big for the steal I got them for. 😊
Mine irritates my right ankle .right under my ankle bone . Any tips on how to fix it ? I guess I didn’t break them in just got into fast pase games with them.
To be honest the only Kobes that actually got the “Protro” treatment is the 1 and the 5. All the others really feel like re-releases. At least they still perform as good as the originals… but for 250… sheesh.
hi the eyeglass you wear on this video is this graded eyeglass? i have stigmatism i wear contact lens while playing but im having hard time to wear it pls answer me thank you
Yeah if I’m gonna spend $250 for these, I shouldn’t have to worry about traction durability just from playing indoors. I had the Kobe 9 when they released in 2014, and the traction never failed as long as I kept them, especially for indoor hoops.
I hated the carbine fiber plates on the 9s. They dug into my heel. I still have my elite 9s but had to get the wow 10s because they're so much more comfortable. But I wanted the wow 11s but saw that the 10s were more favored.
Nike does not care about the consumers!!!!!! They just know we will just buy the shoe and that’s all that matters to them. They know what folks like, want, and expect out of their performance shoes, but if they can charge the high price tag and save on getting the shoe produced then they’re doing what makes more profit.
@@nxte4168 I owned two kd14’s one for indoor and outdoor. They were cool, not many people had them, I give them an 8 out of 10. Very narrow shoe, great for driving and running fast after you warm them up. Yes when you first step in them they feel like hockey pucks. Go for the Kobe’s indoor only
Much love and repeat to your channel im a fan, But any Kobe should get the most respect and not get knit picked, And other nike basketball shoe then yeah no doubt
Oh yeah mean other than the raffle to get a 10 year old shoe and paying 250+ as a start… lol there is nothing to like. If you pay more than 180$ max for basketball shoes, you have been scammed, period…every single Kobe sneaker is obsolete… the difference between his shoes and shoes now is staggering…the technology has come so far, if you pay more than 100 dollars for a pair of shoes that old, even if it’s a re release, you got scammed once again…do yourselves a favor and get a pair of Curry’s or Dwayne Wade’s… I play in those as well as several pumas on the regular and I assure you, they are better than the Kobe 6s and 9s, both of which I played in substantially…don’t believe me? Take a look at nikes stock and their progress with technology compared even to adidas…Nike is obsolete in the basketball world as far as shoes go in my opinion…
You guys don’t understand. Adding full length zoom takes away from the essence of the shoe. Kobe’s shoes are heavily geared towards guards and balance. Although bigs also love them. All that extra stuff takes away immensely from court feel. I think they hit it out of the park. Especially if these take away that clunky bulky heel feel that the original Elites have.
The issue is that all Nike had to do was add a full length zoom strobel board underneath the react midsole, and the shoe would've been even more goated then it already is. Nike is lazy with these protros, the Kobe 1 protro was an actual upgrade and worth the protro name. The 8s 4s and now the 9s haven't upgraded anything
Kobe 1, 5 & 6 Protro are the only worth the Protro name, Nike is either being lazy or just greedy asf, they did Full-length Zoom + Lunarlon on Kobe 11 Elite on NikeID, why not do it again, just replace Lunarlon with React for all Drop-in setup
@@Rei-0403 💯
@@Rei-0403They removed the heel zoom on 5&6. How you call that an upgrade?
THAT ISNT THE POINT OF KOBES. KOBES ARE MEANT TO BE MINIMAL.
@@suppressed_viiiah yes. even sabrinas have zoom underneath the foam lmao
The format of this review is pretty cool. As an audience, I like it a lot how you switch from talking to balling and to talking and balling at the same time. No one does it like this. And the sound is just as good as every other thing. I thought it would create lots of echo in the gym but not at all. Even with ball dribble sounds good too. Love this, hope you keep this up 💪🏻
Thank you so much!!!!
@@DGHoops btw, is it DJI 3? The camera follows you so well
This vid just made me that much more excited for mine to arrive. Didn’t get them at retail sadly but had to have them! Thanks for being the first real in depth video on these!
how much u paid? i just ordered mine
@@SmileyWins $315 plus tax. $15 shipping. So $350 🤦🏻♂️. Size 11.5.
@@bryangolfYou bought it from? I’m deciding whether I should buy from Stock X or from a local reseller. 😅 And btw, did you go true size or up size?
I like this version of reviews ... nice to see how the shoe looks like when doing certain moves specially with this shoes being a high top
$240 with just React Drop-in Midsole & no Zoom unit, that’s absurd. Nike should’ve just give us Full-length Zoom + React Midsole for every Kobe’s that has Drop-in setup, they did it with Full-length Zoom + Lunarlon on Kobe 11 Elite on NikeID, just change it to React
yoo love the vidss rly helped me choosing my bbal shoes! early comment
I cant wait to see these in person
I had detail in 2014 so these were a must cop🔥
Need full zoom
I just got super lucky and found a pair of these at the outlet for $87. They are a full size too big but I couldn’t pass them up. I do want a pair to hoop in maybe a darker color way for hooping.
But for a comfortable coaching shoe or summer fit. I’m fine with it fitting a little big for the steal I got them for. 😊
What size are you wearing?
Kobe 9 was the best kobe of all time really want a pair of these
Thank u doong this videos❤❤
Love this video style
Should have added the drop-in midsole from the Zion 3. The forefoot/full length zoom drop-in would have made this shoe an actual Protro.
Are you using a camera tracking system DG? If so, what system?
Mine irritates my right ankle .right under my ankle bone . Any tips on how to fix it ? I guess I didn’t break them in just got into fast pase games with them.
I checked the strobel of my lows and I pressed it, feels like there's a full length zoom in there just thinner than usual.
To be honest the only Kobes that actually got the “Protro” treatment is the 1 and the 5.
All the others really feel like re-releases. At least they still perform as good as the originals… but for 250… sheesh.
hi the eyeglass you wear on this video is this graded eyeglass? i have stigmatism i wear contact lens while playing but im having hard time to wear it pls answer me thank you
where do you ball in the bay
How would you compare these to player plus1
Has anyone tried wearing this with a zamst ax d2 ankle brace? how does it fit with the high tops?
Can I wear this im only 5 foot 4 height
Can’t wait for my pair
Do these get dirty easily? I'm contemplating whether I should play in them or not.
Yeah if I’m gonna spend $250 for these, I shouldn’t have to worry about traction durability just from playing indoors. I had the Kobe 9 when they released in 2014, and the traction never failed as long as I kept them, especially for indoor hoops.
I hated the carbine fiber plates on the 9s. They dug into my heel. I still have my elite 9s but had to get the wow 10s because they're so much more comfortable. But I wanted the wow 11s but saw that the 10s were more favored.
is there ankle suppport?
Absolutely agree 👍
I hate the cushion of my 8 Halos
Thanks for watching!
#WeNeedZOOMstrobel 🙄🙏
(I'm just saying, DG.) 😂
Can wait until the Kobe’s drop next month.
Would you have to worry about durability being a major issue if you only play them indoors?
Not really but like many shoes over time it will show signs of wear
Nike does not care about the consumers!!!!!! They just know we will just buy the shoe and that’s all that matters to them. They know what folks like, want, and expect out of their performance shoes, but if they can charge the high price tag and save on getting the shoe produced then they’re doing what makes more profit.
I still prefer the low tops 👍🏽👍🏽
kd14 or this?
@@nxte4168 I owned two kd14’s one for indoor and outdoor. They were cool, not many people had them, I give them an 8 out of 10. Very narrow shoe, great for driving and running fast after you warm them up. Yes when you first step in them they feel like hockey pucks. Go for the Kobe’s indoor only
@@fonzieog5072 bet. ya i see it here on stadium goods for like 290 usd but idk if its worth that lol
They have the Kobe 11 with zoom no need to bring it on the 9
You should get a job at Nike as a designer
Much love and repeat to your channel im a fan, But any Kobe should get the most respect and not get knit picked,
And other nike basketball shoe then yeah no doubt
That’s because NIKE is stupid honestly lol they knew NO ONE CARED about that stupid line lmfao
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Oh yeah mean other than the raffle to get a 10 year old shoe and paying 250+ as a start… lol there is nothing to like. If you pay more than 180$ max for basketball shoes, you have been scammed, period…every single Kobe sneaker is obsolete… the difference between his shoes and shoes now is staggering…the technology has come so far, if you pay more than 100 dollars for a pair of shoes that old, even if it’s a re release, you got scammed once again…do yourselves a favor and get a pair of Curry’s or Dwayne Wade’s… I play in those as well as several pumas on the regular and I assure you, they are better than the Kobe 6s and 9s, both of which I played in substantially…don’t believe me? Take a look at nikes stock and their progress with technology compared even to adidas…Nike is obsolete in the basketball world as far as shoes go in my opinion…
You guys don’t understand. Adding full length zoom takes away from the essence of the shoe. Kobe’s shoes are heavily geared towards guards and balance. Although bigs also love them. All that extra stuff takes away immensely from court feel. I think they hit it out of the park. Especially if these take away that clunky bulky heel feel that the original Elites have.
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