Nike Kobe 8 Protro is Disappointing?! Detailed Look & Comparison!

[@Flossy2K.]

That custom Nike ID drop in midsole is fire for the Kobe 8's

[@pintails4914]

I just got my radiant emerald pair today from snkrs and I absolutely love them. Traction was GREAT! I had the original kobe 8 christmas and I like the protros more.

[@jjoshuaoliva]

does the traction need break in? was it sticking?

[@freshnugget3]

@@jjoshuaoliva i have the halos, and the solid rubber outsole was rlly good out of the box. it doesn't feel like "sticky" like the lebron 20's for example, but theyre still very good. super good bite, but it doesn't feel like im walking in like dried juice or something. idk if that makes sense or not.

[@jakebottaway7487]

I have the halos as well and the traction is great but the ankle support was real stiff and took a few hours of sessions to break in now they fit like a glove

[@pintails4914]

@@jjoshuaoliva for me the translucent outsole was amazing, no break in needed!

[@1ptsol]

can you switch the sole of the shoe with a custom one ?

[@GMoneyKountDownGaming]

It’s funny how now all of a sudden the Kobe’s are everyone’s favorite shoe, but back then they were almost too low and light to play in 😂💀

[@andrewmcbryantjordan2287]

especially the resellers wonder why they love Kobe's now🤣🤣🤣

[@SLAPTALK]

As a person who owns some Kobe's: 😆🤭

[@andrewmcbryantjordan2287]

@@SLAPTALK you OG or a reseller tho?

[@kb8978]

The Kobe 8 has always been my favorite hoop shoe... but yea, since Kobe died everyone "HAS" to have them now...

[@cookgod87]

Kobe’s have always been a top 2 hoop shoe bro what are you talking about?

[@AChillEsquire]

My green glow Kobe 8s are falling apart too! I took the insole out and put it in a UA pair of Kobe 8s and legit same shiii lol. Waiting on those Venice beach joints and I want them to do the pit viper colorway.

[@joshrupard1593]

You’re so lucky. I’m hoping to get some of the other color ways this year. I’m saving cuz these were kinda iffy but still clean.

[@michaeltran2743]

I used to love the 8s back in the day. Such a great shoe to hoop in. Now I need something with more impact protection

[@MrMeMyselfandI]

Please try another drop in inside it. Maybe Zions or the Metcon Turbos

[@shaboo83]

16:17. Firmness compound could make shoe heavier despite similar weight difference from lunar

[@mrniceguy-ew9bv]

They also increased the thickness of the rubber on the outsole

[@jordanmcdow405]

we need a budget model line of Kobe's shoes

[@DhylanHenry]

Player one plus their aren’t budget but 180 dollars so better than 400

[@suneshin27]

Mamba mentality, venomonon

[@zureai]

They do make “budget” model Kobe’s.. Sabrina’s, Ja Morants etc etc . They all the same shit

[@teedot1186]

Unfortunately his budget line wasn't good. I have a pair of the Fury and Focus. I can't play in them.

[@caramelizedpatis]

Just to provide an optimistic take, I personally like that they didn't change much in the cushion department. The design language of Kobe 8 (and Kobe 9) is to be a light, quick, and straightforward shoe. Putting mindblowing zoom or zoom x might take that away from the legacy of the original Kobe 8. I get why people would complain about it especially because of the price/value, but when it comes to retaining the same feel with slight improvements, I think they did a good job.

[@user-nj4hf8kz5z]

Interesting take, there are many ways to think of the protros in general, Nike is trying to give old hoopers some throwback nostalgia but also something new for the new hoopers with added tech that’s more relevant for modern hooping, but one think for sure is we should be thankful they releasing Kobe’s period. Not thankful for the resellers making it impossible to get tho, I doubt Kobe would approve Rest in Peace

[@caramelizedpatis]

@@user-nj4hf8kz5z Yeah, I'm also against the reselling part. I don't give a damn about Jordan's being resold because I'm pretty Jordan is okay with it. Like business wise, it creates more demand on every release. But with Kobe's, the guy doesn't even want to release retros before. He's only willing to do so if they come with performance updates. And with that being said, it's clear that he wants to re-release older Kobe models for more than nostalgia. He wants people to use his shoes for basketball. The resale industry kills it.

[@caramelizedpatis]

@adamkanizsai2990 I'm talking about retros and how did you even conclude I'm a Jordan hater? 💀 I'm just saying Jordan's retro lines are purely business centric. It's not even a dig bro.

[@caramelizedpatis]

@adamkanizsai2990 And I never even said Kobe's were hyped back then or anything about his line being better than Jordan's. I just talked about what Kobe wanted for the line to be known for versus how his line is being received currently after he passed. Y'all really just hunt for people's comments and make it about one player versus another when it's not even about that.

[@caramelizedpatis]

@adamkanizsai2990 Also correction: not even after Kobe died did his line get any hype. Kobe 1 Protros were sitting in outlets

[@amosvane]

the kobe 8s are his best shoes. everyone, especially nowadays, will say the 5s or 6s, and while i dont disagree because those are definitely up there too, but the 8s just take the cake. at the time they were the lightest, had great traction, great cushioning, and because of the simple mesh design they could slap any graphic they wanted and all the colorways ended up being fire, and the court feel was unmatched. the only downside was longevity. the lunarlon just didnt last and bottomed out. but damn, at the time the 8s were the best shoe to play in period. i havent played in the protros yet, but the fact it has react cushion now is just OP. the extra cushion in the upper though i dont know. i liked the super thin tongue in the og even though it always didnt stay up and slipped to the side. i do like a comfy tongue though too so maybe the protros did something great even if it sacrificed the weight.

[@djjpogi]

I agree with everything ya said. 8s were my favorite as well. I had almost all the colorways too.

[@kb8978]

I don't mind the OG tongue because I usually wear a pretty thick hoop sock, but if I get a pair of protros, we'll see if I like the thick tongue or not....

[@joshuavincecena1669]

im still hoping that you would get a chance to have a pair of kobe 6 protros, that shoe is so hard to get and prices are way more high

[@kb8978]

Love the honest reaction and disappointment over the weight. 3oz is a huge difference. Me being a size 13 its probably closer to 4oz in my size.

[@Byron_Douglas]

The Halo’s have been sooo amazing! Tempted to grab a pair of these! 8s gotta be in top 3 hoop shoe of all time

[@vega2932]

That og Kobe 8 cushion could be a reason why he tore his Achilles

[@TheSmartSneakerhead]

I struck out. Still sucks stock is limited. I thought these would have a higher stock due to the colorway not being that impressive honestly, but nope still low stock for both colorways. So I hope to get a pair at some point during a future drop.

[@Banmej]

Video of drop in mid soles that fit in Kobe 8?

[@BeanSneaksPH]

Heeey the shoe weighs more cuz people were telling nike back then that the kobe 8's didnt last outdoors so they added 0.5 mm on rhe sole its thicker thus heavier. Its also the reason why you feel higher on the ground

[@hawaiian-cerveza]

I still got my Kobe 9 Elites, Black History Month and Brave. I switched out the insoles for the Lebron 11's and they're still going strong.

[@heartbreakzel]

the scale pattern of the outsole has a different direction on the protro compared to the OG

[@ryankellz]

Every kobe I have ever worn had a squeak, but not the way you think. They squeak from the inside mainly insole.. everytime you walk they squeak

[@eliothiam6446]

I always check your reviews before copping a new pair. Thank you. Can you do a best hoop shoes for wide footers video?

[@jorgklatt396]

Does the drop-in of the Zions fit in there?

[@boltair3]

Is this Same sizing with spo player 1 plus?

[@stuartrobinson1593]

I wear 10 in Kobe. Had to get a 9.5. in the SPO Boom midsole to make it fit. Works great, but I have a narrow foot.

[@andyfernandez6902]

My true to size is 12 but all of my Nikes are size 13 . I have the Kobe 7 wolf greys (worn out) that are size 12 and they fit but they’re very snug idk how I played in them that was 10 years ago lol but I ended up getting the Kobe 8 protro in size 12.5 to be safe and they do fit but man the shoes are so stiff and still pretty snug , I’m hoping once I break them they feel better but do y’all think I should’ve went up a full size to 13? Any advice ?

[@ProdSaiko]

I’m having this same issue, Im a true size 10.5 and I got a w on these without knowing how they would fit so I’m looking to get rid of and size up but they fit so tight that I feel even a size 11 would be tight so I’m trying to figure out should I go with a 11.5 My old Kobe 8s are a 10.5 and they fit perfectly which is crazy 😂 but I can say that in the original Kobe 8 they have less padding in the inside and also with the new protro tongue it’s padded so it’s added compression to your foot which is causing the shoe to fit more snug and not to mention the drop in midsole is thicker as well so that’s my theory.

[@andyfernandez6902]

Yeah the added tongue padding and thicker insole definitely makes the shoe very snug . The more and more I’m wearing them I feel like going half a size up from my true size is the best option cause they fit well but the shoe itself is still very stiff . Like I’m wearing them casually . I feel like going up a full size would be a mistake if you’re gonna hoop in them. Cause then you’ll risk your heel slipping in my opinion. I also have a wide mid foot when I press down so if you don’t and you have a normal narrow foot maybe the half size up will be best for you too hoop , and a full size up would be more for comfortability but I’d be careful doing the full size up to use for hooping cause I’d be concerned with heel slippage.

[@ProdSaiko]

@@andyfernandez6902fax bro I’m thinking the same, I plan to hoop in them so I’m confident that with going half size up, once I break them in on the court they should fit perfectly. Thanks for the tip 💯

[@botic26]

they actually did change the traction pattern a bit if you look closely

[@Tylerisdum]

Is the dust pickup bad for the full translucent?

[@Tiger24kicks]

I'm definitely picking this shoe up I recently got the Christmas Kobe 6 need the 8.

[@hyda5588]

they releaseing kobe 9 proto in august of 2024, I cant wait for ur video on it

[@christianalejo1199]

Been waiting for this!

[@joshuarosa3476]

The best basketball shoe I ever had was the Kobe 8, but I played with them outdoor. Literally destroyed the traction and by far was my most used shoe. I regret using them outdoor and I miss them every day, Kobe 8 pythons

[@kb8978]

If you look at the traction again, they rotated the triangles on the protro.

[@sherifliveshere7282]

Yeah the proto goes up all

[@_CertifiedMiniHoopers]

The traction on the protros squeak after break in

[@joogietv8063]

They should change the outsole. I want the traditional one than this setups

[@jstdropn]

hope nike would consider a black and gold colorway for this design

[@Jacobharel]

They did

[@chrisrvtv]

Are these better than the Kobe 5?

[@dragikrase974]

Damn I wish I was lucky, I entered the purple and emerald draw but didn’t get either of them

[@christinejalandoni5919]

It's the weight that I take issue with. Kobes are supposed to be low and lightweight. Now of course there will be problems with cushioning and impact support but kobes always got around that with technology.

[@CarsonWang-cc2rd]

ya fs this is a perfect explanation. I have the halo whites that i picked up for retail, and theres no squeak, but the the traction is S tier. Best kobes by far in my opinion. Ik its a hot take, but its better than the 6s. the 8s are just so much lighter and have wayy better mobility. One of the best hooping shoes fs :)

[@kb8978]

Agreed. Just got my first pair of 6s.... and they're nice... but I'm not impressed, I like the 8 way more.

[@CarsonWang-cc2rd]

yessir@@kb8978

[@drakeripple7581]

They changed the traction around look the snakes skin side it is facing the opposite direction

[@harshit9188]

Love ur vids keep it up

[@TheDundeal]

Cant wait til some 9 lows drop

[@crazytiger_]

Cushion bottoms out too fast. Needs full length zoom

[@mangayeet]

Yet some of us can’t get a pair and don’t wanna pay $400+ for a pair resellers and backdoorers ruined the sneaker game

[@ElBalsero2024]

I like to remove the shoe insole and is still super comfortable

[@Pogingpinoy33]

Time for performance review test

[@Tatapnt]

Is better than SPO 1 plus ??

[@Skyzz96]

Please someone answer this 😮

[@YoungOWorldTour]

Weight difference is definitely dissapointing. Shouldnt have done that to the Kobe 8 of all his shoes

[@meluvYT]

the 8s are my favorite but i’m not paying retail or resell for them

[@DAAEscueta]

I cant really say the shoes are disappointing as I have not been presented an opportunity to cop a pair.

[@Jbredz]

What happened to the relationship with you co-host? We need some answers

[@srt4turbo1]

so how's the traction compared to the OG's?? Come on mannn, left us hanging

[@jesset4245]

All the lebron’s are sitting now.. prices drop when shoes sit.. so is the Kd 16 better for us

[@mason8012]

Tts or narrow?

[@JaredSibayan]

Narrow

[@mambakrewbasketball3171]

This dude has a small foot I weighted my some of the same shoes and his shoes are lighter cuz there smaller shoes think he might be a size 9 or 8.5

[@aidanbenally7986]

Im glad he got a pair 🔥

[@777RL]

Nike needs to release better colorways.

[@dopelitonlyone2905]

*What are Kobe Bryant's best tennis shoes."*

[@Mr_despicable.]

We need to get ice grinch 😡

[@kristianfowler3808]

indeed they are disappointing like what change if they keep the same as the original which is the original kobe 8's sucks for outdoor use and the nike kobe 9 elite christmast is coming this year at december 25 2024 wonder what changes they do probably the same so sad for outdoor hooper's dont buy these guys but if your an indoor hooper this definitely a must cop over all i think the nike kobe 1 protro and the nike kobe 5 protro is much better than the 8 idk about the 9 it will probably the same has the original's and im interested to see which no one is talking about the nike kobe 7 protro and the nike zoom kobe 2 protro and the 3's hope they protro them

[@Ace-3.]

God bless and much love to all ❤🙏

[@Dkgtrukeepingitdatruth]

Stop the cap.we ain't getting the Kobe only KZbinrs.or buying it over retail and cop em 300 400 500.they are not release the Kobe g.r. release too the public.mean while Nike make sure they are leasing the LeBron 21 all color a ways. When come too Kobe Nike all ways playing 😡 💢 with us

[@Mytube6138]

These were my first time entering a SNKRS draw and I got them

[@kool-aidman4789]

I agree but I had a stroke reading this shi

[@SLAPTALK]

Every Lebron is sitting 😆😆😆

[@alexwinder3966]

Lmaooo, well i copped the gr size at footlocker, annd ps the lebron 21 in legit one the of best hooping shoes ever, severely slept on

[@Mr_despicable.]

@@kool-aidman4789fr bro

[@AutisimAwareness]

Kobe = good

[@Ivan_glezz11]

Why you didn’t talk about the carbon fiber plate? because the protros got straight plastic, Nike is cheap

[@D3L3T3]

Kobe 8 protro drop in midsole is disappointing. Shoe as a whole is much better. They needed to give these the full length zoom under lunarlon or react.

[@AlethMayo]

Hm? Purple

[@adinkurak8397]

bro I think u need to get re sized bro i feel like u always going different from tts

[@Shake.n.Bake-Jake]

Kobe 8s retail $140 back in the day… not $150

[@trevey16]

So do u actually hoop? If not.. what are u wearin actual basketball shoes wit? Hightop Kobe 9s or Kobes wit a soft gelatin grip? U wear these wit outfits or u buy’em and resell for $600? Kobes is not Jordans bro these will not be made or designed to be casually worn

[@jorgklatt396]

Yeah, he‘s hooping. Actually he has referred to it in this very video…

[@joosshhuu3]

if they disappointing give them to me

[@pinoyhiphop3977]

thats not how it works bud. work yo a$$ off

[@joosshhuu3]

@@pinoyhiphop3977 im a kid🙏

[@knathanknathan]

Kobe’s 8 are dope but man those are so tight and not in a good way

[@soulpower6317]

That numbers pattern design feels lazy and looks tacky IMO. Love the actual colors chosen, however the availability (or lack thereof) makes this shoe a flop. It don't matter how fire a shoe is if there's none on the shelf.

[@sunnyshen4208]

Caption definitely click bait lmao

[@kevinhhn]

Why can’t they come up with better designs? Those are terrible looking imo

[@Parsel1128]

NONE of the Protros perform or fit as good as the originals. The original 5s are one of the best performing hoop shoes ever, and the Protros 5s are awful.

[@patriciabrackens485]

He just trying to get views….I make my own decisions.

[@bitw434]

the 24 8 design looks so corny

[@RockNRoll__]

ONE OF THE BEST LOOKING SHOES!!!! ❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥