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Nike Zoom Kobe V PROTRO - Dec 2019
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- Dec 22, 2012
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If they released, the Grinches would have higher demand than any other Kobe protro that could release and would be an instant sellout regardless of stock numbers. It’s like the Jordan 11 Bred in terms of Jordans. They’d be silly not to raise production numbers.
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This is why grinches aren't goat kobes.
- Oct 24, 2010
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Grinches ain’t that cool
on court? Sure
but then again I only wear Kobe’s on court
on court? Sure
but then again I only wear Kobe’s on court
- Dec 22, 2012
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In terms of sheer demand, nothing beats the Grinches. In my opinion, the Kobe 9 Masterpiece is the best in terms of pure aesthetics.
- Apr 25, 2005
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Grinch's are one of the most overrated Kobe's. The guy brought them out for me and they were ugly. Only regret now was passing bcuz I could've sold them to some stupid person for a lot of cash. Much better VI colorways.
- Aug 9, 2014
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If /when grinches come, Nike would be stupid to not release them sometime around December 1. They’re an iconic Christmas shoe. Chaos 5s are technically Christmas shoes and they should’ve released before Christmas imo but if they don’t do it with Grinches that’d be extra stupid
- Dec 22, 2012
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Nike has been doing a lot of stupid things lately so I wouldn’t put it past them. But as long as they release I’ll be happy regardless.
- Dec 22, 2012
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The Grinches are a grail of mine, I think they are an amazing shoe. Definitely one of the best Kobes ever. Whenever they release I will be going for two.
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- Apr 24, 2006
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Grinches would sell out unless they make a million of them
- Feb 11, 2013
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I remember that Kobe 9 NRG release at Mercer was ridiculous. There was a line just to look at them lol.
I'm in for the grinch protros. Maybe we'd get a zoom strobel lol.
I'm in for the grinch protros. Maybe we'd get a zoom strobel lol.
- Jan 6, 2013
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To compare the two...which fit more snug? The protro Kobe 5 chaos or kyrie 6s?
- Mar 6, 2018
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Ok so I played in the chaos this morning (about 6 games) here’s some context and initial thoughts:
I had the OG Del Sol 5’s and they were great out of the box. My biggest gripe with them was that they bottomed out in roughly 2-3 months of play. So my expectation with a “performance retro” would be that the cushion doesn’t die nearly as fast and I guess an improvement in the materials because cushion aside, the OG’s were all around solid.
Protro 5’s
Traction: 10/10. I play on a fairly clean floor with low to moderate dust. I never had to wipe and I was stopping on a dime the entire morning.
Cushion: 8/10. This set up feels better than the OG’s but obviously the durability here remains to be seen. It doesn’t feel like there is heel zoom. To me it feels like a nice soft foam. Speculation about cushlon seems accurate but maybe it’s injected phylon. Whatever it is it’s very solid. The zoom turbo in the forefoot is solid, but I’d prefer a normal large volume zoom unit. For additional reference my favorite shoes to play in right now are the Protro 4’s that set up in my opinion is perfect, Full length zoom fiasco be damned.
Fit: 10/10.I went TTS with an 11.5 on these and the fit is like snug vagina. It feels outstanding. I couldn’t imagine sizing up on these. You feel perfectly locked in, no heel slip, no movement in the midfoot and my toes were able to splay comfortably as if I was wearing some New Balance 990’s. Outstanding fit.
Containment/Stability: 10/10. Your foot doesn’t have a chance to slide out of the footbed in these which is all you want in a hoop shoe. The outrigger is pretty substantial so you will feel secure in all of your movements on the court.
Materials: 7.5/10. I’m sure something changed here (people pointed out the cut of the shoes etc) but I honestly can’t tell much of a difference. If you’re gonna call it a Protro, make all improvements noticeable. I understand the if it ain’t broke don’t fix it logic, but for $180... come on Nike.
Overall these are great. It remains to be seen how the cushion holds up over time but these rank 2nd for me in the Kobe Protro series behind the 4’s but way ahead of the clunky 1’s. I’ll probably be looking to grab another pair of 4’s on discount before I look for another pair of 5’s but that’s just personal preference and not a knock on the 5’s.
Oh and $180 is too steep, these should be $150 MAX, but I’m content with my purchase.
I had the OG Del Sol 5’s and they were great out of the box. My biggest gripe with them was that they bottomed out in roughly 2-3 months of play. So my expectation with a “performance retro” would be that the cushion doesn’t die nearly as fast and I guess an improvement in the materials because cushion aside, the OG’s were all around solid.
Protro 5’s
Traction: 10/10. I play on a fairly clean floor with low to moderate dust. I never had to wipe and I was stopping on a dime the entire morning.
Cushion: 8/10. This set up feels better than the OG’s but obviously the durability here remains to be seen. It doesn’t feel like there is heel zoom. To me it feels like a nice soft foam. Speculation about cushlon seems accurate but maybe it’s injected phylon. Whatever it is it’s very solid. The zoom turbo in the forefoot is solid, but I’d prefer a normal large volume zoom unit. For additional reference my favorite shoes to play in right now are the Protro 4’s that set up in my opinion is perfect, Full length zoom fiasco be damned.
Fit: 10/10.I went TTS with an 11.5 on these and the fit is like snug vagina. It feels outstanding. I couldn’t imagine sizing up on these. You feel perfectly locked in, no heel slip, no movement in the midfoot and my toes were able to splay comfortably as if I was wearing some New Balance 990’s. Outstanding fit.
Containment/Stability: 10/10. Your foot doesn’t have a chance to slide out of the footbed in these which is all you want in a hoop shoe. The outrigger is pretty substantial so you will feel secure in all of your movements on the court.
Materials: 7.5/10. I’m sure something changed here (people pointed out the cut of the shoes etc) but I honestly can’t tell much of a difference. If you’re gonna call it a Protro, make all improvements noticeable. I understand the if it ain’t broke don’t fix it logic, but for $180... come on Nike.
Overall these are great. It remains to be seen how the cushion holds up over time but these rank 2nd for me in the Kobe Protro series behind the 4’s but way ahead of the clunky 1’s. I’ll probably be looking to grab another pair of 4’s on discount before I look for another pair of 5’s but that’s just personal preference and not a knock on the 5’s.
Oh and $180 is too steep, these should be $150 MAX, but I’m content with my purchase.
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- Jan 30, 2002
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Grinches weren't good if you didn't like the color but was good for profit that's why I got them 
I didn't ask for much though. I don't even wanna know how much a pair would fetch now. Nike did nail it with the theme though.
I'll do the same if they release again to fund other VI that release.
I didn't ask for much though. I don't even wanna know how much a pair would fetch now. Nike did nail it with the theme though. I'll do the same if they release again to fund other VI that release.
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Got em on SNKRS yesterday and drove to FTL on my lunch break and copped half size up after trying them on.
Half size up fit perfect and snug enough to accommodate my foot when I double sock for hooping. SNKRS pair which I went TTS will be for casual wear since Kobe 5s imo are one of the best looking kobes to rock casually with a variety of fits. Satisfied overall but price should be no more than $150-160 imo.
Haven't hooped in em yet. Because this old man is still stretching (40 and over league) lol
Half size up fit perfect and snug enough to accommodate my foot when I double sock for hooping. SNKRS pair which I went TTS will be for casual wear since Kobe 5s imo are one of the best looking kobes to rock casually with a variety of fits. Satisfied overall but price should be no more than $150-160 imo.
Haven't hooped in em yet. Because this old man is still stretching (40 and over league) lol
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- Apr 22, 2012
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Me as soon as I get a pair
- Jan 30, 2002
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You'll probably beat Alp though 
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9th Wonder
formerly 9thwonder23kid
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We need bruce lees in a terrible way 
- Jul 16, 2017
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Nah I play ball lol, I’m not great by any means but don’t suckYou'll probably beat Alp though
- Apr 22, 2012
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Nah I can play but it’s been a while lolYou'll probably beat Alp though
bsv2.0
formerly bigsexyvic
- Sep 3, 2012
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Just left my HOH with a size 11. Happy to finally own a pair after missing out in the past 
- Jan 30, 2002
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I want to see the 1 v 1 even more lol. You going to NY anytime soon Grizz? Or vice versa?
