Nike Kobe IX Protro

[bestintheworld]

Beethoven’s is the first pair in a long time for me that I would consider a “must get”. Hopefully I can walk away with a W on those, they’re clean af.

 

[buddhashark]

How was it not previously on the OGs? The OGs were a great shoe to hoop in.

It’s just a superficial layer of flyknit glued over a layer of fuse. They didn’t come up with a strong enough functional knit upper until the 11.

 

[g-time]

It’s just a superficial layer of flyknit glued over a layer of fuse. They didn’t come up with a strong enough functional knit upper until the 11.

Think it functioned just fine. These were my go to hoop shoes and my OGs are still solid just yellowed. The Protro just took that fly knit and thinned it out.

 

[rainking]

It’s just a superficial layer of flyknit glued over a layer of fuse. They didn’t come up with a strong enough functional knit upper until the 11.

I get your point but I don't want Nike to "protro" the uppers on this model. The later flyknit wouldn't look quite the same, I don't think. Of all the flyknit Kobes, I always thought the IX LOOKED the best in terms of the upper material.

 

[us3less]

Heard the pair & info is fake...

Dang, my eyes lit up when I read the SneakerNews post, but will be disappointing if it's not retro-ing/protro-ing.

 

[therealest1]

 

[therealest1]

 

[themailmane]

You guys think these will be hard to get. Or on the same level as the halos?

 

[g-time]

I don't remember those being that sought after when they originally released.

 

[jacksodk]

I don't remember those being that sought after when they originally released.

No Kobe was really sought after until after his death. Minus a select few that were rare or limited, most set on the shelves

 

[detroitonfire]

No Kobe was really sought after until after his death. Minus a select few that were rare or limited, most set on the shelves

To clear this up. During their initial run this was true. Then he retired and there was a drought on Kobe’s. Initial Kobe 1s protros flew with the exception of a few pairs. 4s, 5s and 6 protros never sat and were never going to because of their status. 8s and 9s were on track to a similar path but Nike insists on giving us colors no one asked for.

 

[g-time]

No Kobe was really sought after until after his death. Minus a select few that were rare or limited, most set on the shelves

During the initial release of the 9s, they actually sold well. This Xmas pair was the only one I saw hit pretty good discount with a pretty good size run.

 

[FtwrDsgnr]

I was really into a lot of the later models. Would love to see:

FTB 11s
BHM 11s

ASG 10s

Masterpiece 9s (I think someone ITT confirmed them for next year). Will take a low version of them as well.

Sulfur 8s
Xmas lights 8s
Purple Fade 8s

Protro 7s (fix the stiff material, keep the swappable insole system). ASG, Cheetah