Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro
Released 4/2018, High Top, Kobe Bryant,
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8.9
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
8.7
USER RATING
4 ratings
Very supportive leather upper, great traction, and responsive Zoom Air cushioning.
Best Suitable For:
Perfect if you like old-school basketball sneakers
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $174.99
Category Performance Ratings:
Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
NA
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro |  Air Jordan 38 |  Nike G.T. Jump 2 |  Air Jordan 37 |  Under Armour Flow FUTR X Elite |  Under Armour Curry 4 FloTro | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.9 | 8.6(0.3) | 8.6(0.3) | 8.3(0.6) | 8.2(0.7) | 8.7(0.2) | |
| User Rating | 8.7 | 9.0(0.3) | 8.8(0.1) | 9.0(0.3) | 9.4(0.7) | 8.9(0.2) | |
| Best Price | $174.99 | $80.97 $200 | $134.97 $180 | $134.99 $185 | $150 | $87.99 $140 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | |
| Weight | NA | 390g - 410g | NA | 390g - 410g | NA | 320g - 340g |
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Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro Review
Pros:
Nice leather materials
Very durable
Cons:
Very heavy
Fit can be problematic
Performance of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro:
The performance retro of the original Kobe 1 Protro turns out to be very divisive. Some reviewers love the retro materials and sturdy feel of an old-school basketball sneaker, while others complain that these are too heavy and bulky compared to current performance sneakers.
Traction and cushioning perform very well and the support is absolutely amazing because of the solid materials used. The fit is more problematic as the leather doesn't conform to your feet as well as modern textile materials do.
If you like old-school basketball sneakers then you will love the Kobe 1 Protro, but if you are looking for a minimal and fast shoe then this isn't for you.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro:
Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #32 of 326)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
4
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.5
April 17, 2018
It may be an opinion clouded in sentiment, but there is no denying it: the Protro is a great, great, great performer.
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9.4
April 26, 2018
I miss shoes that are built like this. Nike reduced a bit of bulk from the original and created a shoe that I didn't want to take off again.
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9.0
October 1, 2018
At $175, I wouldn't really recommend the Kobe Protro for on-court use. This is a great performer, but there are cheaper shoes that perform just as well. If you are a big Kobe fan or you like the old school materials, then go ahead and buy these!
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8.8
August 8, 2018
The Kobe 1 Protro feels and plays like the OG which is a good thing! From traction to containment and balanced cushioning - it does everything right and gets a first-team rating from me!
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8.5
April 30, 2018
At the end of the day, the Kobe 1 Protro still feels like a throwback sneaker. The materials feel heavy and restrictive compared to current basketball shoe models.
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8.4
April 30, 2018
The Kobe 1 Protro is a decent big-man shoe. But for me, it was way too clunky and heavy. I feel like this is more of a lifestyle sneaker.
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User Reviews of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro:
User Rating: 8.7 (ranks #162 of 326)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.9
April 28, 2023
Leather upper very supportive but unbreathable. Too heavy and bulky shoe for shifty guards. But traction, air zoom cushioning, materials quality, support patterns is AMAZING. Slightly long shoe btw.
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10.0
November 6, 2021
Just my kinda shoes, but it's heavy and not very breathable due to the material use, but loves it in terms of traction, cushion and kobe.
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8.2
May 26, 2023
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.9 (ranks #115 of 326)
User Traction Rating: 8.8 (ranks #164 of 326)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
April 17, 2018
The Kobe 1 Protro sticks like glue to any floor.
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9.5
April 26, 2018
It’s the tackiest of tractions it grips the court — any court — like nobody’s business.
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9.0
October 1, 2018
Herringbone traction pattern always works. Whether I played on clean or dusty courts, I had no problems after a short break-in period.
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9.0
August 8, 2018
The traction takes a little to break in but Nike did an awesome job with this multi-directional herringbone pattern.
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8.0
April 30, 2018
The outsole isn't as tacky as I would have liked it to be.
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8.0
April 30, 2018
The traction wasn't as good as I hoped it would be.
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Cushion of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.3 (ranks #44 of 326)
User Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #195 of 326)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
9.5
April 17, 2018
Nike Zoom Ari cushioning like it was originally designed to be: low, fast, speedy and responsive.
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9.5
April 26, 2018
The full-length Zoom Air here is low-to-the-ground, ultra responsive and has some nice feedback.
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9.5
October 1, 2018
Full-length Zoom is my favorite cushioning setup and it feels amazing in the Kobe Protro.
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9.0
August 8, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed the full-length Zoom cushioning which provides a great blend of fun, impact protection, and court feel.
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9.0
April 30, 2018
This is a very versatile cushioning setup which is very responsive, fast, with decent impact protection. Perfect for explosive wing players.
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9.0
April 30, 2018
The cushioning feels very responsive and fast.
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Materials of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro:
Expert Materials Rating: 9.1 (ranks #8 of 326)
User Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #175 of 326)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
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8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
9.5
April 17, 2018
This is it: leather, suede, and leather, and more suede. Takes a while to break-in but then it feels great.
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10.0
April 26, 2018
I had forgotten just how nice leather is to play in!
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9.0
October 1, 2018
Super-nice, old-school, real leather.
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8.0
August 8, 2018
The leather and suede are a little stiffer than the original and need some time to break in.
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9.0
April 30, 2018
The leather is very soft and feels great on foot.
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Support of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro:
Expert Support Rating: 9.2 (ranks #10 of 326)
User Support Rating: 9.3 (ranks #41 of 326)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.5
April 17, 2018
Wide base, large outrigger, lateral support from foam teeth on the lateral side of the midsole and the sturdy leather provide all the support you need.
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9.0
April 26, 2018
Tthe forefoot stability is some of the best around — maybe even of all-time.
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8.5
October 1, 2018
I experienced slight heel slippage even when cranking down the laces. No side-to-side movement on the footbed, great torsional stability, and the lateral outriggers protect your ankles from rolling.
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9.0
August 8, 2018
The ankle is very flexible and provides you with a wide range of motion but not a ton of support. The outsole is very wide and flat which helps to prevent ankle sprains.
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10.0
April 30, 2018
If you feel like basketball shoes are too flimsy these days, then you will enjoy the Kobe 1 Protro because the materials are tough enough for even the most explosive players.
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9.0
April 30, 2018
Your feet are going nowhere in these shoes!
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Fit of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #173 of 326)
User Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #194 of 326)
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7 - Average
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9.0
April 17, 2018
In the beginning, the shoe will feel bulky and disconnected because the leather takes a while to conform to your feet. Fit becomes much better after playing in the Kobe 1 Protro for a few days.
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9.0
April 26, 2018
Once the leather is broken-in the fit was great and almost provided the mobility of a low-cut.
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9.0
October 1, 2018
Hugs my feet nicely and the leather feels comfortable after breaking it in.
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9.0
August 8, 2018
No heel slip. No movement side to side. Well done Nike!
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7.0
April 30, 2018
Even though I spent a ton of time trying to lace the Kobe 1 Proto as tight as possible, I didn't feel locked-in because the leather didn't conform to my feet.
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7.0
April 30, 2018
I felt the fit was bulky and cumbersome.
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Durability of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro:
User Durability Rating: 10.0 (ranks #12 of 326)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #34 of 326)
User Outdoor Rating: 66.7 (ranks #121 of 326)
Good (100%)
4
Fair (50%)
2
Bad (0%)
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good
April 17, 2018
The rubber is thick and hard enough to hoop in outdoors
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good
April 30, 2018
The Kobe 1 Protro should last a long time, even outdoors.
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good
April 30, 2018
Outdoor use should be good because of the hard and thick rubber.
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Width of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
2
regular
4
slightly wide
3
very wide
0
regularly wide
April 17, 2018
There is a little bit of dead space in the forefoot in the beginning.
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regularly wide
April 26, 2018
If you don’t have a drastically wide foot then the leather should break in around your foot.
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slightly narrow
October 1, 2018
Slightly narrow in the forefoot but loosens up over time.
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slightly wide
April 30, 2018
The leather doesn't create this second skin feeling and will stretch out over time.
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slightly wide
April 30, 2018
The Kobe 1 Proto runs wide.
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Size of the Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro:
very small
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slightly small
0
true to size
7
slightly long
3
very long
0
true to size
April 17, 2018
Length-wise, stay true to size.
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true to size
April 26, 2018
I’d recommend true to size.
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true to size
October 1, 2018
Runs true to size.
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½ size large
August 8, 2018
I went down half a size and they fit me just fine.
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½ size large
April 30, 2018
I should have gone down half a size.
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true to size
April 30, 2018
Runs true to size.
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