Nike Kobe 4 Protro Performance Review

[@edwardpayawal5388]

I love the Kobe 4 in fact it is my favorite Kobe basket ball shoe ever. R.I.P Kobe Bryant 1978 2020

[@KotaHunt34]

How do they fit? I wear a 12 pretty comfortably and am looking at an 11.5

[@alfredomunoz8791]

@@KotaHunt34 go a size up, especially if you have a wide foot.

[@alfredomunoz8791]

R.I.P Kobe Bryant 1978 2020, 42 years old. GONE WAY TOO SOON. RIP GIGI

[@08080424]

You are genuinely the best basketball shoe reviewer out there. The second best is not even close to how well you do your job. Been watching your videos since 2013, and my opinions on basketball shoes have changed so much largely because of you, but all you've done is keeping up your same energy and mentality and this has truly inspired me to chase after what I love. What an amazing job Nightwing.

[@WearTesters]

Thank you

[@istarbuko]

Watching because I got the Kobe 4 Philly for retail. Kudos weartesters!

[@Jose-st3fq]

Same bro I hit on them on SNKRS

[@1911Zoey]

My favorite shoes for playing when I was in HS. Brings me back with all those memories.

[@rccharger21]

I absolutely love the shoe and I’m glad I bought it even with the marketing mistake. I’ll be buying at least one more colorway. Yes, they would’ve been insane with full length zoom, but the shoe is good as is. Overpriced? Yes. Still good though if you’ve got the cash. Laces are also short on my pair too and I have a 9.5.

[@carolinehaf21]

As a sidenote... weartesters is the only channel worth getting all notifications from. ♡♡

[@HoopInTheBackyard]

Sup Nightwing, Chris, been rocking with you since first year you started, keep up the great work, and i appreciate all the shoe reviews brother! You give out great info and the after discussions with your wife are great! Yall are a great team! Wishing you much more success in future!

[@mjo23dan]

Kuzma didn’t have ankle insurance. That’s all.

[@WearTesters]

Should’ve bought from Nike instead of GOAT App? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stemulatedstudents]

Lol... BROKE ANKLES! I loved that commerical back when it came out...

[@solemagus4761]

you notice when kobe hurt his ankles in the 8's and than nike put high top models for the 9's?

[@willhooke]

@@solemagus4761 he did?!!!! But Kobe said we didn't need anything more than low cut shoes?!

[@iuhoosiers14]

The Kobe four was one of my favorites to play in back in the day I haven’t had a chance to try the Protro but I love the protro 6 I play in my playoffs grinches and Del sols

[@dfpham]

Was looking forward to this review, especially after the full length controversy Agree with mrs wing about calling it a retro but Chris is correct, no way Nike does that especially after Kobe making it a big deal and explaining why they’re calling them protros to begin with

[@retrocny5625]

It's a toss up between these and the Kobe 9(both the high and elite lows) as my favorite Kobe of all time. In terms of looks, the Kobe 4 wins, I just love that more old school looking toe box and the overall silhouette being a sort of blend between old school and new. In terms of performance, the 9 wins. These are just dope and really paved the way in terms of making low top shoes popular for hooping. Even though I technically think of the 4 as more of a mid cut, like a Kyrie. Whereas the 5 was really a true low cut.

[@MrJpong23]

best kobe ever especially if you got the OG during 2009! too expensive but worth the throwback!

[@xuhan4682]

How in the hell these worth 175 ????? How????? It's equivalent to a Kyrie 4 which is only 120

[@jmoney4220]

Xu Han they looks really good

[@joshhutton9534]

It's also the Kobe name. A rerelease of a popular shoe with "upgrades". Not that surprising of a price.

[@hypnagogue]

Kyrie 4 has a cushlon midsole not phylon

[@antwannjones5258]

Cause it’s Kobe F’N Bryant 🤣

[@Alessio-fl9mb]

They are Kobe's...

[@archiepalabrica6028]

One of the most reliable shoe review at all..... Job done well Chris

[@skyman2968]

Mrs wing is correct just call it kobe 4 retro. And also Nike is so big that they can afford their Marketing team being in complete shambles. And it seems that their higher ups don't seem to notice or worse dont care.

[@KyleShoeBoi]

Still love it but definitely NOT worth $175. $130 should be the right price. It's basically just a retro..

[@adub1765]

Didn’t age well, they’re easily worth $400 plus now.

[@padronlful]

@@adub1765 I just bought these on stockx for $470. lol

[@jwalejko]

Most comfortable shoe I've ever tried on. If they drop these in the original del sol colorway it's wraps

[@tannerrienbolt5248]

Jake W bro you’re gonna be happy lol

[@jwalejko]

Tanner Rienbolt I just copped this morning 😂😂

[@indianathainon]

I like the throwback vibe on clips of the shoe.. I hope I wasn’t the only that noticed that you threw it back to how it was when you first made videos!

[@kje20eagle44]

Nice friends shirt

[@playerkingofnewyorkcity2581]

there’s a comparison deconstruction and these actually added a internal heel counter in addition to the exterior heel counter.

[@kevinoliver3872]

I’m glad I came here! I was about to cop thinking they had Forefoot Zoom... but since they don’t, they’re an easy pass... I need Forefoot zoom while hooping.

[@moonoo2353]

Man, they should really consider lowering the price for the future colorways since the specs are similar to kyries. If they put full length zoom then ill pay 175.

[@V17ORED]

I feel like they use the pricing as a ranking system of who is/was their best player MJ $190+ LeBron $185 Kobe $175 KD $150 Kyrie $130 PG $110

[@rehman1995]

U got kobe n lebron mixed up

[@gusbus8153]

PG > Kyrie

[@sexy13ITCH0000]

Rehman in what world lmao?

[@orgilurnukh8617]

kobes are usually 200$ tho

[@alfredomunoz8791]

Dang love these DRAFT DAY KObe 4 PROTRO A GRAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sungyongahn9872]

I love Nightwing's review, but I don't like this Kobe4 cuz Nike wanted to 1)Marketing as it is a GOAT and icreased the price 2)Lowering cost not to put full zoom.

[@nicholasngo3383]

Best sneaker review channel!!!!

[@cp23dripking77]

These are sooooo🥶🥶🥶🖤 Absolutely love this colorway

[@yuandong5267]

no way it better than the original ones. these 4s are my favorite all the time

[@Millicente]

Kobe 5 Protro please come quickly... and in the Chaos colorway

[@caulintanner7380]

The spray they probably use is called mould release! A little rubbing alcohol or lighter solvent on a rag and wiping down the sole should remove any left over residue from the factory!

[@jwade4]

went to the Friends parody musical tonight, if it ever comes your way I'd recommend it 🤙 still bummed about the misinformation on Nike's part on these. I also could see Mrs. Wing's point about just calling them a retro or re-release instead of a Protro

[@variandavid377]

Pam is the vegetable oil spray.....Panko is japanese breadcrumbs 😁✊🏽

[@mcandrolallendelapena6375]

I missed out on the Kobe 9's and regret doing so after people lauded it for it's performance. I'm looking forward to Nike releasing it as a Protro. I'll definitely cop it not unless it's $250+ and there's little to no changes.

[@jas391188]

Hope that more colourway comes out! It's really a good shoes!

[@solemagus4761]

Love the friends shirt. Also that carbon fiber kinda reminds me of the jordan 11s

[@ArmandoKozomara]

I want Kobe's again!

[@FranksGarageOfficial]

I wish somebody would make a video about the hyperdunk/Kobe 4 hybrid Kobe wore back in the day 🤔

[@jakepgq]

I agree with Mrs. Wing!

[@peterchin0704]

That FRIENDS tee is 🔥🔥🔥

[@lucatraviloli7718]

They're still bad boys... Love it!

[@RaZeLise]

Is out of the topic but can u teach me how to clean up a leather basketball shoes? Like the kobe protro 1

[@WearTesters]

What are your thoughts on the Kobe 4? Still loving it even with the tech controversy?

[@toniq21tino]

WearTesters I have it and I love it.

[@Millicente]

I had it, loved it, returned it. Why? 175 for foam cushion is a no-go for me. For that price I need my shoes to LAST.

[@papaburr81]

Mrs Wing with the awesome call, Kobe 4 Retro!!!!! wondering if these "Protros" are the same as the 4's in the fade to black edition.......

[@Rei-0403]

I rather buy Dame 5 instead

[@rauldingle]

I ended up returning mine. I expected a protro with full length zoom. I should've just bought the protro 1. I'd buy the 4s again if they were lower in price. I did end up getting the WhyNotZer0.2 All Star. Used the $20 reward I received from getting the Kobe's! LOL!!!!!

[@fluxcorenz]

I was interested with full length zoom despite the price, with only heel zoom I can't justify it at all. Being a Kobe doesn't add that much value over say a why not 0.1 to me. Maybe next protro :)

[@DexCapiral0923]

Once Nightwing said badboys right here immidietly you know its 🔥🔥🔥 of the bat... Keep it up nightwing2303 more reviews to come... Hope you could spare me with a kobe 11 Asg😂😂😂

[@el__2handed]

I have the Protro 1 Purple Reign. I bought these 4's and only tried them on in store so I have another 10 days to return them at Foot Locker. Would it be better to return these to get a pair of the 81-points since the 1's have full-length Zoom?

[@aschlly6490]

Yes

[@lerepjames4129]

Yes

[@1andonlyhoncho]

Don’t mean to Acktewally you here, but that greasy “PAM” stuff is called “mold/mould release.”

[@mykeandrewbautista1738]

Love that Friends shirt 😍👌

[@519lastuchiha]

Panko is a Japanese style bread crumb used for thinly deep frying. Pam is a cooking spray that is incredibly bad for you. The more you know - shooting star...

[@KAnE3o1]

You mentioned that the shoes are slick at first and have to be broken in. Maybe that's why my Kyrie 1's were slick the first time wearing them. I may need to go outside to grind them down some.

[@RockytheDoggy1996]

need the kobe 6

[@haroldl3673]

yo Chris thanks for your passion men. What about the KT4 low did you check it !!!

[@sdawg4834]

The non-tech increase LMAO! Nike definitely took us Kobe heads to the cleaners. I just picked up the black and white Undefeated pair and my thinking was if I'm going to buy a Kobe 4 with no added tech I may as well get a colab pair!

[@qqqqqqiang]

Can we as a community call this "Kobe 4 Retro", just so they know that this do not qualify as a protro?

[@JWickyJr13]

Do you think they’re too far gone at this point to go back and put into full length zoom? Is that a stupid question?

[@kingjulien9525]

Just here to smash that like button

[@omgitsme435]

I'd rather get the protro Kobe 1. Those are amazing. The originals were too

[@jebronify]

How does this traction compare to the protro 1's? And for the protro 1, after the leather breaks in, does the shoe feel a lot bigger? Or only slightly longer length wise after a good break in?

[@lambui8464]

If Nike actually gave us the zoom after making that typo, then it would be the most Kobe thing ever

[@MichaelRockfez]

Lam Bui that wouldn’t have been a typo just FYI.

[@mopalacios305]

I’m a 12.5 and can’t find my size in these. Should I get a 12 or 13?

[@BlakesterLive]

Mauricio Palacios I’m a 12.5 also, and I got a 12 and I still have plenty of room it’s weird!

[@baller8184]

Nice video mate

[@just4kicks950]

Just about any kick with a hornets colorway ! I usually like or can convince myself to like Lol. But them are awesome 🔥🔥💯🙌 . Thanks for the review Chris salute to you . 😎💕

[@LUV2T8KU]

Good review those are nice

[@keithnepomuceno]

Nice shoe. Nice shirt.

[@lakandlareguchiha7369]

Love the shirt

[@armedtitanium4390]

In the review you said it’s close to hall of fame level traction but on the website it only says starter, is that because of the break in period?

[@guessyneffe5544]

jaque slade said the fore foot cushion is cushlon.?

[@mikeabel7577]

Your girl ain't wrong about the outrigger. Them things can prevent all kindz of ankle rolls. All kindz.

[@WearTesters]

He’s the one that taught her that.

[@am3818]

Did nike just skip over the Kobe 2’s and 3’s? I don’t remember them going on sale

[@dcmarvel950]

Hey Nightwing, can you do performance review on the Adidas D rose 1.5, I'm looking to know about it

[@dandandan8242]

i want the kobe 2 to have a protro , imagine the nike free cushion to be full length zoom turbo.

[@leonardogalvan8170]

What do you think about what Under Armour decided to do to Steph Curry's PEs due to the Curry 6 durability issue that some people have had with their pairs?

[@awedee.0]

6:35 allen iverson's lows were the first lows ive ever seen for basketball

[@incognito8219]

Haha the friends t shirt is awesome

[@YaBoiKdMan]

Should I go with the same size I went in the Kobe 6 Protro?

[@adiCT0316]

Friends shirt!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@rhysweingarten6188]

I bought these instead of the infrareds I hope I don’t regret it

[@lerepjames4129]

You will 😑

[@hiddenmansionindaforest]

should a heavy/big man play in these?

[@cJ-jm4yg]

True to size like Jordan 1 or 10s ?

[@sdawg4834]

Hey Nightwing do you know if today's release of the Kobe 4's have full length zoom or is it just a heel bag?? I'm dying to know because it's the difference maker on whether im going to cop. Thanks!

[@WearTesters]

None of the Kobe 4 Protros have full-length Zoom Air. It was a typo. Not a mistake during manufacturing.

[@sdawg4834]

@@WearTesters Yeah I guess I was hoping for that famous lack of continuity from Nike in how they produce their shoes and maybe they did us right with the new Del Sol release. Thanks for getting back!

[@gereldenola5062]

Yow sir as a born shooter .or a shooting player type.can you have a video for shooting guard. Or better for shooters.what shoes will go with us ..

[@Airjordankicks23]

hey can you review the lebron 3 qs retro interested to see how those retros perform

[@vinzrave05]

This my favorite shoes 😍 I hope i have it 😭

[@kev1naterrr981]

How do these compare to Jordan 34's?

[@jacekunze8606]

Are the Kobe 4 true to size

[@erwinrommelgaminde9572]

Cool shirt! 👍

[@dwyanewade8645]

Do you know if they'll be releasing other Colorways?

[@romeq6717]

Dope review as always. Next protros Kobe 6 full length zoom. Possibly the 8 or 9 with a drop in midsole full length lunar and full length zoom like the Lebron 11's. #WishfulThinking

[@gstans8942]

Lookin at the kyle kuz video numerous times...i dunno...i would have ankle support going that fast laterally right into vertical jumps

[@LeBeautiful]

never thought i'd see the day for chris to be wearing a "friends" t shirt. maybe its a little meaning that for us consumers to befriend nike for LYING on the tech specs on the shoes! 😠💢

[@BIGGBAGA]

so this is just a kobe 4 , on foot locker it still says full length zoom . Such a shame they messed up the zoom

[@vincentlee9638]

Well you loose the lunarlon in the forefoot.

[@angellawless7413]

Warm/hot water some dish soap and a brush or just wear them in the gym normally. I never wear indoor hoop shoes outdoors and sandpaper on rubber sounds harsh.

[@FranksGarageOfficial]

What's up with the 4 and hyperdunk hybrid? Come on nike

[@carlvicemano2005]

Hi, wanna know if the Kobe 4 Undefeated pack also has zoom air in heel area? or is it just "Zoom Air" written on sole for marketing? I got a pair "bucks" and seems no zoom bag underneath. hoping some info about the pack. Thanks

[@jmoney4220]

The CP3 VI is up there with the kobe 9 traction wise

[@demetriusspann6275]

I been looking for another pair of those.

[@IblewuponyourfaceIII]

Your Friends shirt lmao cool I want one

[@2fast4u818]

What size are these?

[@cmvhon]

I heard from Jacques Slade that the cushion is cushlon and zoom in the heel. Is that true or is it just straight phylum like you said?

[@WearTesters]

It's Phylon.

[@FrankW1029]

i get numbness on the bottom of my feet from the original for some reason, so i end up using them just casually after playing in them few times. i'll wait till these go on sale or hit the outlet or something with other colorways. not worth $175 imo. the original were $140 which was acceptable. there is no way the inflation in exchange rate and material caused these to go up 20% in msrp.

[@ulipeterson6112]

How can people defend nike for that?

[@mynamesnotchad11]

These or the KD12?