Nike Kobe 9 Protro

[g-time]

The new tech in the Protro 9s is a step down from the OGs.

 

[detroitonfire]

The new tech in the Protro 9s is a step down from the OGs.

After getting the Bron 23s. It started to lineup for me. 23s feel more like Og Kobe /
8/9 lunarlon but beefed up for a LeBron in terms of cushion. So I think the react insoles was a move to not have 2 shoes occupying the same territory

 

[Dr.BlasterCombo]

There’s nothing essentially “better” than the other. They’re just different. The same foams can also feel completely different depending on the blend and the implementation. Long story short, if it ain’t broke…. Updating foam will give you a completely different shoe

 

[MVP]

Love these

 

[spiderjericho]

Love the outsole.

Didn’t get the Michael Jackson influence (besides him wearing a purple shirt in the video).

I still have a pair of the OGs so I might return the retro if they’re not comfortable. I only wear them casually.

 

[iwilwin]

THANK YOU FTL!!! They are loaded with these!!!

 

[SayPokeGai]

THANK YOU FTL!!! They are loaded with these!!!

Look at how much better this colorway looks as a Low vs High.
Nike should've made the the Masterpiece as a Low too

 

[g-time]

Look at how much better this colorway looks as a Low vs High.
Nike should've made the the Masterpiece as a Low too

Nike, we know you’re reading this. You know what you need to do! Get on it!

 

[JoForumBlueGold]

We've come a long way from having these customs back in 2014

 

[Kobekobe]

Those are horrible customs lol.

 

[spiderjericho]

It is weird they released the Halo in low and high top.

Should’ve probably done the same for the Masterpiece and WT.

Not to say a Kobe can’t be a high top but most prefer the low top versions.

 

[JoForumBlueGold]

The Elite High will always be the most iconic Kobe 9 version for me, but after owning the Halo Lows and the Moonwalkers, I think the Elite low is the best looking.

 

[c money 88 05]

The lows were the only version I recognized, never had any interest in the highs. And I preferred the Elite lows look-wise, never fully got into the EMs the same.

With that said I agree the highs are THE silhouette for the 9. I would've released most colors as lows (Christmas, Masterpiece, any they plan to bring back), and left a small limited run as a high (talking 5-10k pairs max as a SNKRS only release or something just to say they came back).

I'm really happy they're taking this direction with at least 1 OG

 

[ap24]

 

[Kobekobe]

You like hooping in em?

I wonder if the lebron 23 drop in insoles would comfortably fit.

 

[ap24]

You like hooping in em?

I wonder if the lebron 23 drop in insoles would comfortably fit.

Yea, this is probably the 3rd or 4th time I’ve hooped in them. Feels only slightly more comfortable than the 8s to me, but could just be in my head. Traction is excellent.

I was also wondering the same thing about the LeBron drop ins. Don’t have a pair to swap them out tho.

 

[duke40]

Anyone wanting the Moonwalkers - Parks Mall in Arlington, TX - foot locker had over 100 pairs yesterday

 

[laced navajo]

Anyone wanting the Moonwalkers - Parks Mall in Arlington, TX - foot locker had over 100 pairs yesterday

I’d take a size 12 bro.

 

[mjt26]

Bots just took out Sneaker Room stock. They were 121 before shipping.

Sigh.

 

[therealest1]

 

[Stink Linx]

Footlocker has the WTKs for $169.99 and i still cant pull the trigger. I have too many shoes as is and i dont see myself wearing em. Someone tell
me i’m wrong lol

EDIT: i caved & bought em . Might return if i aint feeling em

 

[ap24]

Trying to convince myself I don’t need the perspective lows for 220

 

[the red model]

I need them

 

[ap24]

I need them

What other OG 9s would you want to see as lows? I’m kinda hoping for the showtime pair.

 

[g-time]

Masterpiece’s.