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Nike Kobe 6 Protro

Released 1/2021, Low Top, Kobe Bryant, 
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8.5
EXPERT RATING
2 reviews
9.2
USER RATING
9 ratings
The Kobe 6 Protro is an excellent follow-up to the original which set high standards for the Kobe line.

Best Suitable For:

Players who want a strong performing, balanced shoe.

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Available at 1 shop | Official Retail Price: $179.99
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Category Performance Ratings:

Expert Ratings (2)
User Ratings (9)
Traction
9.5
Cushion
9.0
Materials
8.0
Support
8.0
Fit
8.0
Outdoor
0%

Weight & Sizing:

Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide

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User Rating9.29.0(0.2)9.1(0.1)9.4(0.2)9.1(0.1)9.1(0.1)
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Nike Kobe 6 Protro Review

Pros:
Upgraded Zoom turbo in the forefoot
The traction bites hard
Cons:
The shoe fits snug

Performance of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:

Most reviewers agree that the traction on the Kobe 6 Protro is amazing. It performed very well on indoor courts and needed very little wiping. On outdoor courts, it only needed minimal wiping. The cushion is phenomenal with reviewers mentioning that the Zoom Turbo unit in the forefoot is a welcome upgrade. They also mention that the Cushlon foam is an improvement from what was used in the Protro 5. Materials on the Protro version remain relatively unchanged from the original. The combination of mesh and textile scales works very well. Like many other Kobe models, the fit on the Kobe 6 leans toward the snug side. They can also feel narrow for those with wider feet. Overall, the Nike Kobe 6 Protro is an excellent performer. It’s well-balanced a great combination of responsiveness, bounciness, and impact protection.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:

Expert Rating: 8.5 (ranks #99 of 233)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.6
January 13, 2021
The Kobe 6 Protro is a great performer and I really enjoyed every single aspect of the shoe. The traction is amazing and the cushion feels nice and smooth. It's a good blend of court feel, responsiveness, and impact protection. I don't regret getting these at all.
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8.4
May 16, 2021
I really liked playing in the Kobe 6 Protro. It is a low-profile shoe that has the right balance of responsiveness, bounciness, and impact protection. The only downside is that it's hard to get your hands on a pair.
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User Reviews of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:

User Rating: 9.2 (ranks #22 of 233)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.2
November 9, 2022
I'm surprised how low my rating is for these, but I've worn them a dozen times probably and the materials are starting to spread. I love the grip, and fit on them. More of a long thin fit but very light weight and that's why I love them. I feel super bouncy in them but I'm afraid I'm going to slide out of the side of the shoe, being more explosive than most.
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10.0
June 30, 2022
Very good shoe. Insane traction, very comfortable, very responsive. Overall it is an excellent shoe
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9.2
September 10, 2022
One of the best basketball shoes i ever had they are so good
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9.8
July 26, 2022
Just absolutely amazing Dndbdhhdhdhehdndgshsbshsh
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9.4
January 31, 2022
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:

Expert Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #14 of 233)
User Traction Rating: 9.6 (ranks #23 of 233)
10 - Amazing
6
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
January 13, 2021
It features the same pattern as the original Kobe 6 and it's insane. One of the best traction setups ever. It only needed minimal amounts of wiping.
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9.0
May 16, 2021
The traction is on point. It gripped pretty well, even on dusty courts. I had no problem with dust pickup.
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Cushion of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:

Expert Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #52 of 233)
User Cushion Rating: 9.2 (ranks #52 of 233)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
January 13, 2021
I'm glad they added the Zoom Turbo unit in the forefoot. The Cushlon feels amazing and isn't too soft like it was in the Kobe Protro 5.
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9.0
May 16, 2021
You'll feel the forefoot Zoom Turbo straight out of the box. Coupled with the Cushlon foam, the impact protection is very nice.
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Materials of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:

Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #155 of 233)
User Materials Rating: 9.1 (ranks #32 of 233)
10 - Amazing
5
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
January 13, 2021
It's a textile upper that doesn't differ much from the original, but it still feels good on foot when you're playing in it.
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8.0
May 16, 2021
The upper is made of a mix of mesh and fuse scales and they are very good for performance. They aren't there just for aesthetics.
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Support of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:

Expert Support Rating: 8.0 (ranks #179 of 233)
User Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #55 of 233)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
January 13, 2021
I had no issues with the support in this model. The materials do a great job of keeping your foot contained on the footbed.
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8.0
May 16, 2021
The materials help keep my foot secure on lateral movements. The shoe has ample heel containment and ankle support for a low-cut sneaker.
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Fit of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:

Expert Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #175 of 233)
User Fit Rating: 9.3 (ranks #21 of 233)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
January 13, 2021
It fits like every other Kobe model.
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8.0
May 16, 2021
The fit is very snug. It fits me well and helps to keep me locked in.
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Durability of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:

User Durability Rating: 9.4 (ranks #26 of 233)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0

Outdoor of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:

Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #195 of 233)
User Outdoor Rating: 60.0 (ranks #100 of 233)
Good (100%)
3
Fair (50%)
0
Bad (0%)
3
no
January 13, 2021
The rubber is on the softer side and I don't think it will last.
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Width of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:

very narrow
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slightly narrow
6
regular
5
slightly wide
0
very wide
0
slightly narrow
January 13, 2021
Like most Kobe's, the Protro 6s run a bit narrow, so if you have wide feet, I would suggest going up half a size.
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slightly narrow
May 16, 2021
The shoe fits narrow so if you have a wide foot, go up half a size.
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Size of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:

very small
0
slightly small
0
true to size
10
slightly long
1
very long
0
true to size
January 13, 2021
I would say go true to size if you want a nice snug fit, but if your feet are wider, you may want to go up half a size.
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true to size
May 16, 2021
Regular footers go true to size, wide footers go up half a size.
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