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Nike Zoom Kobe V PROTRO - Dec 2019
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I got the SI, ESPN, and LA Times editions. What are the other two? Who made them?
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Been playing in all of the Protros since 1/26...and now my knees are killing me lol
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I try to tell people, this big zoom bag/zoom turbo crap is overrated af. Nothing cushions impact like foam. NOTHING! Ask a runner.
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Opposite here..
I love the bigger zoom bag in the forefoot. Wish it was in the heel too but what can ya do.
I love the bigger zoom bag in the forefoot. Wish it was in the heel too but what can ya do.
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Yea don’t know about this. Could be, and probably is, different for all.
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Probably age, lack of training/conditioning or poor genetics.
I got no knee pain when I play or after I play and I’m 30 with 1 Surgically repaired (ACL) knee.
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Well, let me say it like this- I like zoom, in conjunction with foam. Im personally a fan of the original zoom setup in the 5, with the small met bag in the front and the zoom bag in the back, encapsulated in a foam midsole. Lets the zoom bag expand and contract so to speak and the foam also absorbs impact.
Now I have yet to play in the Kobe V Protro, but if its anything like the front zoom of the Kyrie 5 (which I despised), then i wont like it.
But we all have different body types, body mechanics, etc. Still hoping I like to hoop in this protro.
Now I have yet to play in the Kobe V Protro, but if its anything like the front zoom of the Kyrie 5 (which I despised), then i wont like it.
But we all have different body types, body mechanics, etc. Still hoping I like to hoop in this protro.
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Just to clarify my post, there’s nothing WRONG with any of the Protros...if I felt that way I wouldn’t have bought not continue to wear them. IMO they’re in the middle of the spectrum when it comes to cushioning. Posted my rotation in other threads but some days I wear light weight, responsive medium cushioned shoes like the protros and other days I’ll throw on something with a little more support and beefier impact protection like a Lebron or Boost based shoe.
For the record I’m over 40 and I’m in great shape...I normally play 3X a week full court, at least 1 leavue, can still dunk, etc. Part of what allows me to keep playing is knowing my body and when I’m feeling a certain way figuring out what I need to do in order to push through and keep going
For the record I’m over 40 and I’m in great shape...I normally play 3X a week full court, at least 1 leavue, can still dunk, etc. Part of what allows me to keep playing is knowing my body and when I’m feeling a certain way figuring out what I need to do in order to push through and keep going
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Kobes have never had great cushioning.
I prefer Lebron’s and KDs in that regard.
I prefer Lebron’s and KDs in that regard.
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One is from something called Centennial Media and one from Lindy Sports Annuals. Never heard of either before. My girl found all five in one spot at Costco, of all places.
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Tried salvaging my friends Delsol that he was gonna throw out. Sole and heel clip already fell off and the leather on the tongue was crumbling. Was able to fix everything, but the outer material of the toe box kinda peeled off from the inside layer if that makes sense.
(So its kinda wrinkly)
Gonna try to remove the yellowing tomorrow and call it a day.
(So its kinda wrinkly)
Gonna try to remove the yellowing tomorrow and call it a day.
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Is there a link for the LA Times book? Time Magazine also has a Kobe issue hitting stands on Feb 10th as well. Are there any other commemorative issues out there other than these in the picture and the Time Magazine yet to hit stands?
One thing from Kobe is that he said is, it is not playing that bothers you it is getting up the next morning. Once his shoes went to lunar and react, I was done with his line as far as hooping shoes. If I ever had any question how hard I played the day before wearing a pair of Kobe's would always let me know the next morning.
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This Cafe on Melrose in Hollywood. You send the pic through their app and then they have this machine that prints it on the hot foam.
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I liked the Kobe AD Mid for cushioning; It’s kinda like a beefed up Kobe IV with a cheap upper.
