Mamba face 😬! Hope you’re all having a great day! Here is our performance review on the Nike Kobe 5 Protro. Let us know your thoughts after playing in them - especially if you’ve played in the original Zm KOBE 5. Thanks for watching and supporting WearTesters!!!
I had them in the wolf grey, black and scarlet red trim. Were fire back in the day. Wasn't be able to get them in my size of 13.5 when they dropped this year, also hard to find in the aftermarket.
WearTesters Hey Chris. What do you recommend for wide footers? Half a size up or tts? The only Kobe I had was the Kobe 8 and I bought a size 8 on that shoe but I still had some toe space even though it had a removal insole. I was thinking of getting a 7.5 on these bad boys but I’m not really sure if I would follow the size I wore in the Kobe 8s or stick with my natural size 7.5, please help me out. Thank you. P.S. I’m buying online because we don’t have it in store here in New Zealand. 😞
Quality over quantity. That's what this dude is all about. I ain't mad that he's not uploading everyday. For sure, the quality content is always present everytime the notification rings. I hope they do a Protro of Kobe 9s really soon. I know it's too soon but still.
The Kobe V was so close to being my favorite shoe of all time but the traction was pretty bad. The Protro definitely fixes that and its made a huge difference. I also remember despite the heel zoom in the OG, the Phylon was also pretty unforgiving. I love the implementation of the Cushlon and Turbo Zoom here. One thing of note, I'm sure the Protro 5 is actually heavier than the OG. The weight of the Protro was something I immediately noticed when I picked it up. It isn't necessarily heavy but it wasn't super light like I remember the OG being and I compared the Protro and OG in hand (no scale admittedly) and the Protro was definitely heavier. On your written review, it's listed at 12 ish Oz and most reviews of the OG had them at 10 ish Oz (the OG 6 was 9 Oz!!!). There was no wow factor for weight this time-- I think the more dense and cushioned Cushlon added weight compared to the original Phylon but when I played in them, I'm so glad they sacrificed some weight for Cushlon because this might be my favorite set up of all time (originally would have been the Jordan XX9/Melo M11 era flight plate shoes). Long comment but man I just love these things and they look great too.
Yo Nightwing, I played in OG Kobe 5s and I still have them. The thing you said about forefoot fit applies to the OG as well. I was always aware of it and today I tried it again, and yes, up above the toes there is some plenty of room, even though my OG Kobe 5 is half size down from my TTS. It is not close, form-fitting at the toes.
I already have mine and I have been playing in dirty and grimy courts still I stick like hell and plus this shoe really helps me play a lot lighter and faster and more explosive ever since I have my knee injury
@@Chavanun555 Yes, they still work like new. My shoe game isn't that strong (no hypebeast stuff) but I do stack up when I really like how a shoe performs. E.g. I'm currently stacking up on 34s.
@@Chavanun555 3 packets of small silica gel will go a long way with maintenance. The rubber is still soft but I don't alternate between them. More so I ball out in them and donate when the rubber is halfway gone.
I miss videos like this due to the shutdown. I can not hoop at all, but I love your perspective and expertise in the performance reviews. Every time it makes me want to go out there and shoot some jump shots. A real OG in every since of the term.
Going to get myself a pair at some point!! I agree...I’d rather have zoom in the front and cushion is awesome. That’s great that there actually made new tooling and beefed up the traction. It’s my first pair of Kobe’s ever...and still my favorite ✊🏽🔥👐🏽
why is that every classic jordan is available all the time, but Kobe shoes are produced rarely... this makes no sense. these are the most perfect bb shoes every made. period! (+ kobe 8). I will buy five Kobe8 protros is they will release it later on... thats my only hope in this life.
Everyone should send some love and respect to Geva Mentor who plays Goal Keeper for the Collingwood Magpies in the Suncorp Super Netball league in Australia as she has been rocking some Kobe 5 Protros during the re-commenced season and I think that's a boss move
Great review. Also, what in the Lonzo-Ball type of shot was that dude in the back at 6:22. Almost spit my water out watching that herky-jerky looking shot. Get that guy off the court! LOL
Hey man, I was in SacTown this weekend to watch a game, Kings and Bucks, my kid loves Giannis! Hung out in Folsom at the outlets and was tempted to go take a tour of the Life Time fitness but didn’t have time! Next time I’m in the area I’d love to get some run in with you on the court! Thank to you and your family for all the sneaker content and extra content I could ask for!
You're the one that got me hooked with Kobe shoes, particularly this model (Kobe 5) a decade ago. I've been using Kobe models after that, following your reviews on what's good and what's not. Loved the Kobe's! Especially the Kobe 9. Waiting for your new video, reaction or tribute. Now that he is gone. #MambaFace
Thx，Chris！ive played in org one，org was so amazing;but i have not got this one yet, was not sure worth or not.After Watching ur video, I’m gonna get one more for testing , if Protro is good like you said, maybe I will get more for collecting, thank you again, Chris! Happy new year, Chris!😁😁
The 5 was my very first Kobe shoe and in 2010 you were able to ID them and that's what I did to commemorate the Lakers winning the Finals that year.....And I still have them!!.....Oh and incidentally the midsole of the PG1's are very reminiscent of the Kobe 5's IMO.
My shoes finally arrived! So happy I was able to cop this especially with Kobe being gone now, I'll keep this shoes forever, MambaForever. And my goodness good thing I went half a size up, I could even probably go one size up with how thight the shoes are! Good thing I watched this review! Cushioning is awesome, the zoom turbo feels really good and it is true that the cushlon on heel feels like you have a zoom on the heel, maybe they have the cushlon in the middle a bit different so it feels like a zoom bag. Awesome shoes and can't wait to ball in it!
I do like the lebrons. But even I think those are a bit much. Especially how hot your feet get. I still have the original Kobe V chaos and they are perfect. The zoom in the heel stop you from sinking into the foam to much. The cushlon in the protro feels like marshmallows in the heel.
i played in the original and they were my fave hoop shoes of all time, think i have to cop these too, hopefully they release the hornet draft colorway, loved the way they had a rainbow shine effect on the toe area when under the sun
I follow your vids & your sizing advice has been on point. I want to know if the Kobe 8 & the Kobe 5 sizing is similar? On your kobe 8 sizing review, you said unless you're gonna hoop in them, then go true to size, but if they are for everyday wear, then to go up half a size. For the kobe 8, i went a half size up, & they fit perfectly. Would you agree to the Kobe 5?
13 days later Kobe passed😢 this is the last shoe dropped or redropped before he died. Not only are these beautiful these are the last Kobe he put out before he died they mean something
@@WearTesters In the graphic where they breakdown the shoe it says "Softer foam in the midsole helps deliver more energy return & similar responsiveness to the air zoom unit in the heel". I thought it meant along with the heal but when you look at the pic it's all one piece. So yeah they probably meant a similar feel to the original. You right. I bought a pair and they feel amazing regardless. I know exactly what you mean about them fitting perfectly👍👍
The Zoom Pegasus running shoes combines Zoom Air in the heel and forefoot with Cushion. I wore those for a while and I thought it was slightly more stable than my current runners (Zoom Vomero 14, Zoom front and back plus Lunarlon). A Zoom bag would've probably stabilized the back to prevent some of that sinking.
Those are definitely ‘bad boys’ fantastic that they’ve been done so well, and therefore perform so well. I think they’re going to be an incredibly popular shoe
Hey, Chris. Of you can, would you review the Way of Wade All City 8? Really intrigued to see how those perform, as they look intriguing and the WoW line is a solid line top to bottom, even in their team shoes.
Here I am, about to go to sleep. Gaming all night, and I hit UA-cam one last time. Here is the Man, The Myth, The Legend with the KOBE V Protro! Eh, it's only another 11 minutes!
When Nightwing says badboys in a pair of shoes I immediately check my account balance because it's really worth it all the way from the Philippines we support you here and we also do ask for prayers in the volcano eruption #prayfortaal
i hope they will push out more colorways :/ I never got to buy nor had the chance to try the originals out but I for sure don't want to miss out on it again
Yeah, been looking forward to this performance review!!! Good stuff Nightwing. Your always a real one! 💯✅ #staydope #nerdlife #ballislife - Eddy OUT!!!
Mamba face 😬! Hope you’re all having a great day! Here is our performance review on the Nike Kobe 5 Protro. Let us know your thoughts after playing in them - especially if you’ve played in the original Zm KOBE 5. Thanks for watching and supporting WearTesters!!!
Is it durable for outdoor use?
I had them in the wolf grey, black and scarlet red trim. Were fire back in the day. Wasn't be able to get them in my size of 13.5 when they dropped this year, also hard to find in the aftermarket.
WearTesters Hey Chris. What do you recommend for wide footers? Half a size up or tts? The only Kobe I had was the Kobe 8 and I bought a size 8 on that shoe but I still had some toe space even though it had a removal insole. I was thinking of getting a 7.5 on these bad boys but I’m not really sure if I would follow the size I wore in the Kobe 8s or stick with my natural size 7.5, please help me out. Thank you. P.S. I’m buying online because we don’t have it in store here in New Zealand. 😞
I work in folsom by the outlets...
hi Chris, if you don't mind,
how do you compare the fit and cushion between these to the kyrie low2? always love your PR, keep it up.
Quality over quantity. That's what this dude is all about. I ain't mad that he's not uploading everyday. For sure, the quality content is always present everytime the notification rings. I hope they do a Protro of Kobe 9s really soon. I know it's too soon but still.
Kobe 6s gotta be next. I need a retro of those Grinch!
8s are the best 🙌
Andy Jor Facts, the Kobe 9 is my favorite of them all
elite 9s!!!
Andy Jor
Fasho, Kobe 9 or Kobe 9 elite lows would be insane
RIP Kobe his daughter and everyone that passed in the crash 🙏
6:21 What is that jump shot in the background
TrickSkater9797 😂
😂😂
That's a 2k glitch man
I’m late to the party but I was JUST about to comment and ask the same thing! Must be a relative of the Ball family....
Lmfao 💀💀💀
The Kobe V was so close to being my favorite shoe of all time but the traction was pretty bad. The Protro definitely fixes that and its made a huge difference. I also remember despite the heel zoom in the OG, the Phylon was also pretty unforgiving. I love the implementation of the Cushlon and Turbo Zoom here. One thing of note, I'm sure the Protro 5 is actually heavier than the OG. The weight of the Protro was something I immediately noticed when I picked it up. It isn't necessarily heavy but it wasn't super light like I remember the OG being and I compared the Protro and OG in hand (no scale admittedly) and the Protro was definitely heavier. On your written review, it's listed at 12 ish Oz and most reviews of the OG had them at 10 ish Oz (the OG 6 was 9 Oz!!!). There was no wow factor for weight this time-- I think the more dense and cushioned Cushlon added weight compared to the original Phylon but when I played in them, I'm so glad they sacrificed some weight for Cushlon because this might be my favorite set up of all time (originally would have been the Jordan XX9/Melo M11 era flight plate shoes). Long comment but man I just love these things and they look great too.
Kenny Le thanks for the intel bro..
so what do you like most the kb5 og or the protros?
I love these reviews and performance reviews
Yo Nightwing, I played in OG Kobe 5s and I still have them. The thing you said about forefoot fit applies to the OG as well. I was always aware of it and today I tried it again, and yes, up above the toes there is some plenty of room, even though my OG Kobe 5 is half size down from my TTS. It is not close, form-fitting at the toes.
"There's too many weird people out that get mad at me no matter how nice I'm trying to be"!! LMAO, I feel you bro!
1 week ago he was still alive 😢
I already have mine and I have been playing in dirty and grimy courts still I stick like hell and plus this shoe really helps me play a lot lighter and faster and more explosive ever since I have my knee injury
I bought 10 pairs of kobe 5s ten years ago incase they didn't re-release. I am on pair #6 now but I'm definitely buying a couple more protros.
wow
Do the shoes have sole separation?
@@Chavanun555 Yes, they still work like new. My shoe game isn't that strong (no hypebeast stuff) but I do stack up when I really like how a shoe performs. E.g. I'm currently stacking up on 34s.
hows the outsole? does the rubber harden?
@@Chavanun555 3 packets of small silica gel will go a long way with maintenance. The rubber is still soft but I don't alternate between them. More so I ball out in them and donate when the rubber is halfway gone.
So glad I got these! That cushlon feeling is accurate. I just wished they used the same insoles as before
You definitely deserve 1 mil subs for showing so much love for Kobe’s over the years.
It's 1:40 am right now. Forgot to put my phone on silent only to received a notification from weartesters. I'm awake now and have to watch it lol
The 5s were my favorite shoes of all time. They were so light and so comfortable. I wish I still had them.
@Creebudjust brought mine out. they’re solid, just not better outdoors than indoors for obvious reasons.
I'm just imagining how the Kobe 6 protro will be by 2021, I wish a full lenght zoom strobel or something as awesome as a cushioning setup
Waiting for so long for this review🔥🔥loved it
RIP TO THE LEGEND 💔
I miss videos like this due to the shutdown. I can not hoop at all, but I love your perspective and expertise in the performance reviews. Every time it makes me want to go out there and shoot some jump shots. A real OG in every since of the term.
It was my first Kobe back then as well. Loved it, and it was only 120
Imagine lunarlon with zoom turbo in the kobe 11s 😮
I really appreciate you making these videos dude. Keep up the good work.
Yay area!!!!
Peep that jumpshot @ 6:22 😂😂
Always happy to see a near WearTesters video
Bro where can I purchase that hoodie. “Fail Better” is a dope ass slogan.
Seems like a knock of version of kg's fail harder
Going to get myself a pair at some point!! I agree...I’d rather have zoom in the front and cushion is awesome. That’s great that there actually made new tooling and beefed up the traction. It’s my first pair of Kobe’s ever...and still my favorite ✊🏽🔥👐🏽
chris deserves a mil subs for how dedicated he is to the sneaker game for a long time
Thank you! First thing to watch at my office desk on this lovely Monday morning.
why is that every classic jordan is available all the time, but Kobe shoes are produced rarely... this makes no sense.
these are the most perfect bb shoes every made. period! (+ kobe 8).
I will buy five Kobe8 protros is they will release it later on... thats my only hope in this life.
RIP Kobe! 😢💔 #mambaout
I simply love these just the way they look (the design) instantly you get this feeling of solidness but yet comfortable
I had the same "bubble up" feeling in my OG 5s.
Waiting for the 6.. for the increase in price I’m going to need at least fore and heel zoom
Might be zoom turbo all over again. Otherwise all those bought kobe 4 and 5 would be furious lol.
Everyone should send some love and respect to Geva Mentor who plays Goal Keeper for the Collingwood Magpies in the Suncorp Super Netball league in Australia as she has been rocking some Kobe 5 Protros during the re-commenced season and I think that's a boss move
My main concern is that there will be no extra support in the heel when the cushlon inevitably breaks down. Not everyone is
Having a hole with a plastic air filled bag isn’t much better.
@@WearTesters Thanks for the reply. It was certainly better for me back then, but it is what it is. Hoping for the Big Stage Finals colorways to drop.
Great review. Also, what in the Lonzo-Ball type of shot was that dude in the back at 6:22. Almost spit my water out watching that herky-jerky looking shot. Get that guy off the court! LOL
Hey man, I was in SacTown this weekend to watch a game, Kings and Bucks, my kid loves Giannis! Hung out in Folsom at the outlets and was tempted to go take a tour of the Life Time fitness but didn’t have time! Next time I’m in the area I’d love to get some run in with you on the court! Thank to you and your family for all the sneaker content and extra content I could ask for!
Kyrie 6 should’ve Zoom Turbo + Full Length Cushlon like this Kobe 5 Protro
You're the one that got me hooked with Kobe shoes, particularly this model (Kobe 5) a decade ago. I've been using Kobe models after that, following your reviews on what's good and what's not. Loved the Kobe's! Especially the Kobe 9. Waiting for your new video, reaction or tribute. Now that he is gone. #MambaFace
They have these in my footlocker, I almost picked them up today.... Might tomorrow after watching this.
Thx，Chris！ive played in org one，org was so amazing;but i have not got this one yet, was not sure worth or not.After
Watching ur video, I’m gonna get one more for testing , if Protro is good like you said, maybe I will get more for collecting, thank you again, Chris! Happy new year, Chris!😁😁
I miss Kobe so much, I hope they do a fade to black type thing again as a protro series for the last hoorah of his line and then retire the line
Either these or the 6 are the best looking kobes
Best performers are the 6s hands down
RIP to my childhood hero. Gone but not forgotten...
Thanks for this! Will now wait patiently for a good colorway.
The 5 was my very first Kobe shoe and in 2010 you were able to ID them and that's what I did to commemorate the Lakers winning the Finals that year.....And I still have them!!.....Oh and incidentally the midsole of the PG1's are very reminiscent of the Kobe 5's IMO.
My shoes finally arrived! So happy I was able to cop this especially with Kobe being gone now, I'll keep this shoes forever, MambaForever. And my goodness good thing I went half a size up, I could even probably go one size up with how thight the shoes are! Good thing I watched this review! Cushioning is awesome, the zoom turbo feels really good and it is true that the cushlon on heel feels like you have a zoom on the heel, maybe they have the cushlon in the middle a bit different so it feels like a zoom bag. Awesome shoes and can't wait to ball in it!
Amazing review!!
Thank you from Italy 🇮🇹❤️🇮🇹
I totally agree the heal is to soft. I miss the zoom in the heal. The zoom made the heal more stable. Im a bigger guy so I like heal zoom better.
You must do well in brons, those is way too much cushion
I do like the lebrons. But even I think those are a bit much. Especially how hot your feet get. I still have the original Kobe V chaos and they are perfect. The zoom in the heel stop you from sinking into the foam to much. The cushlon in the protro feels like marshmallows in the heel.
Man those old Kobe 5s were beast on traction for outdoor, but damn they frayed quick
Rama Varma frfr
I play a ton of basketball your channel is awesome keep up good vids
This is my dream...be a shoe reviewer just like him:)
Suggest you check out their webpage if you havent
I feel like you're pioneering a different type of reviews. It's like style meets fashion meets honest feedback. #winningcombo 👍😁👍
Damn 10 years ago and still rocks! I love Kobessss
I think the zoom in the heel would’ve just been a good secondary cushion set up for when then foam bottoms out
Sick review, the quality is on top as always. These are a grail on the court for me, freaking Australia didn’t even stock’em 😭😭😭
Ikr,,sometimes running shoes got better lockdown and support than actual low top basketball shoes
I slept on these...these are so sick. I don’t play ball but I can definitely wear these casually.
Please do more vids like this. I am here searching Kobe 5 proto vs Kobe 6 proto after copping Kobe 5 PJ Tucker & Kobe 6 Reverse Grinches.
i played in the original and they were my fave hoop shoes of all time, think i have to cop these too, hopefully they release the hornet draft colorway, loved the way they had a rainbow shine effect on the toe area when under the sun
dope vid, can’t wait for my kobe 5’s to come in
I follow your vids & your sizing advice has been on point. I want to know if the Kobe 8 & the Kobe 5 sizing is similar? On your kobe 8 sizing review, you said unless you're gonna hoop in them, then go true to size, but if they are for everyday wear, then to go up half a size. For the kobe 8, i went a half size up, & they fit perfectly. Would you agree to the Kobe 5?
This showed up in my recommended and man, all I remember is what happened to my favorite player and to the other guys on board with him.
13 days later Kobe passed😢 this is the last shoe dropped or redropped before he died. Not only are these beautiful these are the last Kobe he put out before he died they mean something
excellent review and technical feedback
The zoom air wasn’t removed from the heel, the material in the mid foot is designed to have a similar feel to the heel. The heel itself is still zoom👍
Incorrect
@@WearTesters In the graphic where they breakdown the shoe it says "Softer foam in the midsole helps deliver more energy return & similar responsiveness to the air zoom unit in the heel". I thought it meant along with the heal but when you look at the pic it's all one piece. So yeah they probably meant a similar feel to the original. You right. I bought a pair and they feel amazing regardless. I know exactly what you mean about them fitting perfectly👍👍
honest.straight.
gonna cop this.
🇵🇭
Here it is! At last!
The Zoom Pegasus running shoes combines Zoom Air in the heel and forefoot with Cushion. I wore those for a while and I thought it was slightly more stable than my current runners (Zoom Vomero 14, Zoom front and back plus Lunarlon). A Zoom bag would've probably stabilized the back to prevent some of that sinking.
At last, been waiting for this review, I'm a big fan of the Kobe 5 silhouette. Awesome review and quality content as always. Keep it up 👍. #justwingit
Great review as always!
Kobe 5 are great shoes to actually play ball in... the are light and the hug your feet
WOW.... The guy in the back at @6:22 going crazy
3:38 - anybody else thought of Ace Ventura Nature Calls when seeing that backpack? :D
the evolution is a hell of a basketball
you the man..no need to clear it up!! hope we get lakers away or ASG next! I go up .5 I don't like my toes crunched!
Those are definitely ‘bad boys’ fantastic that they’ve been done so well, and therefore perform so well. I think they’re going to be an incredibly popular shoe
Hey, Chris. Of you can, would you review the Way of Wade All City 8? Really intrigued to see how those perform, as they look intriguing and the WoW line is a solid line top to bottom, even in their team shoes.
Great review. Hard to cop here in Aus but will try to get the next release.
Yeah I feel for the price it should have full length cushion, zoom strobel would be awesome.
I had the original Kobe 5's and i remember the toe box creased and broke on me... Im good on theses 👍
I still have my Kobe V inks and these are goint to be my next pair.
Here I am, about to go to sleep. Gaming all night, and I hit UA-cam one last time. Here is the Man, The Myth, The Legend with the KOBE V Protro! Eh, it's only another 11 minutes!
I’m sold. Been looking for a newer Kobe I could use for athletic reasonings also fashion wise
Such a good quality in depth review, thanks for having passion in what you do. #mamba4life
Love that "Fail Better" hoodie
When Nightwing says badboys in a pair of shoes I immediately check my account balance because it's really worth it all the way from the Philippines we support you here and we also do ask for prayers in the volcano eruption #prayfortaal
man I really wanted a pair and tried looking Sunday... now it's impossible
6:20 is the best jumper I’ve ever seen in my life😟
AJ XI went from $125 to $225. Not surprised these shot up in price.
i hope they will push out more colorways :/
I never got to buy nor had the chance to try the originals out but I for sure don't want to miss out on it again
How are these for wide footers? I normally wear all Kobes in a size 11 so I was curious because I never got a Kobe 5.
I feel you about that 3 hour mark.
It's Proto Time ... Kobe 5 Chaos! Did you realize you added that somewhat Power Ranger phrase. #throwbackthrowback
What should I get - Nike Kobe 5 Protro EYBL or Nike Kobe 6 Protro Grinch
Grinch for sure
If only they weren't so expensive. Or if they somehow went on sale.
im kinda upset they skipped two and three, but man once they release the six protro, its over!
Hey Chris where is the best opportunity to get one the Kobe 5 protro lemme know please I’m a huge Kobe Bryant fan
Yeah, been looking forward to this performance review!!! Good stuff Nightwing. Your always a real one! 💯✅ #staydope #nerdlife #ballislife - Eddy OUT!!!
Not only does wiping remove dust, but I feel like it adds a little moisture and tackiness. I'm not a scientist tho.