Nike Kobe 9 Protro

[Kobekobe]

Passed on the MPs cause I want to look for a low multicolor ID pair instead. Seen a few on ebay that look good and prices aren't too far off from MPs. Just hoping they are still wearable

I have 3 pairs of MC ID's and they are wearable for casual but definitely not for hooping. The rubber has hardened up and do not grip the court at all.

 

[cubanref]

I have 3 pairs of MC ID's and they are wearable for casual but definitely not for hooping. The rubber has hardened up and do not grip the court at all.

That's good to know and yeah they will definitely only be used for casual wear.

 

[rainking]

OGs left, Protros right. Protro flyknit far more muted in brightness and is way more red-heavy.

OG top, Protro bottom. Color difference more obvious here.

OG swoosh is a slightly pearlized gray/white.

Protro swoosh is straight up silver.

Not that anyone sees the bottom of your shoes, but the OG on the left is more volt on the foam bit vs. the yellow on the Protro.

Protro on LEFT, there is less overlay on the heel area. You can also see how the finish on the OG was iridescent while the Protro is not. Also, the airbrushed-looking overlay on the OG is a matte finish that looks more premium than the glossy finish on the Protro.

Protro left, OG right. Flyknit coloring and how pronounced the weave is on the OG is clear here. Also, far less "speckle density" on the Protro midsole splatter.

You can also see the slight adjustment to the outsole curvature on the Protro on the left.

I'm gonna rock these to a Super Bowl gathering shortly, and maybe they will turn out to feel better on foot than the OGs thanks to the React foam. But from a pure looks perspective in hand, the OGs unsurprisingly and across the board trump the Protros in every single way. I'm happy to have this new pair so I can keep my OGs as more of a collector's item, which is something I RARELY do. But it's as usual just a nicely passable substitute for the originals that is certainly a visual and materials downgrade. Could've been worse, but could've been noticeably better on Nike's part.

 

[the red model]

I knew something was off about that silver swoosh lol. That was the first thing I noticed while trying on. The pearlized grey/white looks better imo.

I should have kept my OGs. Ah well.

 

[pauper8]

I guess everybody got the more red multicolor knit. I thought it just varies because OG was like that iirc

 

[therealest1]

 

[maqattack]

Nike pair shipped and will be here tomorrow

 

[Patchenhz]

 

[SayPokeGai]

Those Moonwalkers are a need

 

[g-time]

Believe those are releasing this year. Those are necessary

 

[ap24]

Those moonwalkers go hard

 

[earlgotsole]

So I goofed up and ordered 4 from Nike lmao OMG dawg

 

[pauper8]

Sizes are slowly drying up fir the Masterpiece in the Philippines. 10.5 is the largest available.

 

[rainking]

Wore em for several hours. I definitely prefer the way the React feels underfoot compared to the OG Lunarlon. The insole also doesn’t have that same irritating grippy pattern the OGs have. So I’ll call them an underfoot upgrade but a visual and upper-materials downgrade. But hey, they still look damn cool on your feet, too. If you don’t put them side by side with the OG, you likely won’t find anything to complain about. Wearing them is the whole reason I bought them, and they will definitely be worn a good amount.
Just not with shorts

 

[freakyzekeyy]

OGs left, Protros right. Protro flyknit far more muted in brightness and is way more red-heavy.

OG top, Protro bottom. Color difference more obvious here.

OG swoosh is a slightly pearlized gray/white.

Protro swoosh is straight up silver.

Not that anyone sees the bottom of your shoes, but the OG on the left is more volt on the foam bit vs. the yellow on the Protro.

Protro on LEFT, there is less overlay on the heel area. You can also see how the finish on the OG was iridescent while the Protro is not. Also, the airbrushed-looking overlay on the OG is a matte finish that looks more premium than the glossy finish on the Protro.

Protro left, OG right. Flyknit coloring and how pronounced the weave is on the OG is clear here. Also, far less "speckle density" on the Protro midsole splatter.

You can also see the slight adjustment to the outsole curvature on the Protro on the left.

I'm gonna rock these to a Super Bowl gathering shortly, and maybe they will turn out to feel better on foot than the OGs thanks to the React foam. But from a pure looks perspective in hand, the OGs unsurprisingly and across the board trump the Protros in every single way. I'm happy to have this new pair so I can keep my OGs as more of a collector's item, which is something I RARELY do. But it's as usual just a nicely passable substitute for the originals that is certainly a visual and materials downgrade. Could've been worse, but could've been noticeably better on Nike's part.

Thanks for the comparison! The flyknit weave reminds me of the Kobe X multicolor ID's, which is not a good thing.

 

[tupac003]

Anyone have any links? Still looking for an 11

11 and 11.5 up as I posted this

Kobe IX Elite High Protro 'Masterpiece' Basketball Shoes

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millenniumshoes.com

 

[rainking]

Thanks for the comparison! The flyknit weave reminds me of the Kobe X multicolor ID's, which is not a good thing.

I thought the same thing when looking at them closely after I brought them home, but it's not entirely quite THAT bad LOL

 

[Magic33]

Thanks for the comparison! The flyknit weave reminds me of the Kobe X multicolor ID's, which is not a good thing.

The 9 low ID's had that sme color for the flyknit, because I got a pair that was mostly pink. I had to grow to like it.

I was about to return them at first, because I wanted what was on the masterpiece with more yellow.

 

[detroitonfire]

So I goofed up and ordered 4 from Nike lmao OMG dawg

lol how many were you trying to get?

 

[jayocampo]

The 9 low ID's had that sme color for the flyknit, because I got a pair that was mostly pink. I had to grow to like it.

I was about to return them at first, because I wanted what was on the masterpiece with more yellow.

Mine were more volt on left foot and more red on right. Wish they were more symmetrical.

 

[jayocampo]

Happy I was able to get my sz 13 masterpieces finally after not getting a pair on initial release. Am I good getting my same size as the 2014 release?

 

[Sim23]

July 12th for the Moonwalkers

 

[Patchenhz]

For some reason I don’t mess with multi-color Elite Low iD

 

[jacktown83]

July 12th for the Moonwalkers

Just in time for my birthday

 

[rainking]

Happy I was able to get my sz 13 masterpieces finally after not getting a pair on initial release. Am I good getting my same size as the 2014 release?

Seems like it to me. My OGs are size 11 and so are these Protros, and they fit great.