Nike Kobe Protro 3
Released 8/2025, High Top, Kobe Bryant,
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8.2
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4 reviews
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The Nike Kobe 3 Protro offers decent traction with upgraded cushioning.
Best Suitable For:
This shoe is a great pick for players seeking a modern high-top basketball shoe.
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Available at 0 shops | Official Retail Price: $209.99
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Kobe Protro 3 |  New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus |  Under Armour Flow FUTR X Elite |  Air Jordan 40 |  Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.2 | 8.8(0.6) | 8.2(0.0) | 8.2(0.0) | 9.0(0.8) | 8.9(0.7) | |
| User Rating | NA | 10.0 | 9.5 | 9.4 | NA | 9.5 | |
| Best Price | $209.99 | $103.99 $130 | $62.97 $150 | $150 | $205 | $159 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
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Nike Kobe Protro 3 Review
Pros:
Cushioning feels bouncy
Fit and support feel good
Cons:
Excess bulk and materials for a high-top
Requires a long break-in period
Performance of the Nike Kobe Protro 3:
Thanks to Nike's updates, the Nike Kobe 3 Protro feels like a true protro.
The traction feels improved, and it performs well. However, reviewers report needing an extended break-in period with it.
Nike updated the cushioning to use Cushlon and a full-length Zoom strobel board. It feels bouncy and offers solid impact protection.
The materials are breathable and comfortable, but some reviewers say they feel cheap.
Reviewers report that the fit feels good, and the upper moves well with your feet.
Support and lockdown aren't an issue. The fit and upper keep you contained laterally, and the heel collar secures your rearfoot well.
The Nike Kobe 3 Protro feels like a good throwback performance shoe. It takes time to break in, but the traction and cushioning feel good.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Kobe Protro 3:
Expert Rating: 8.2 (ranks #235 of 364)
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9.2
October 25, 2025
The Nike Kobe 3 Protro is a fantastic basketball shoe. I like the setup, and I love the cushioning and material upgrades.
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8.4
October 19, 2025
The Nike Kobe 3 Protro is a phenomenal shoe. It feels good to play in.
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7.6
October 19, 2025
I'm not a huge fan of the Nike Kobe 3 Protro. It's not my style of shoe, and I never felt quick or responsive in this pair.
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7.6
October 19, 2025
The Nike Kobe 3 Protro gets better with every wear. It takes a long time to break in, but the performance is decent. Traction and cushioning are the standout features.
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User Reviews of the Nike Kobe Protro 3:
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Traction of the Nike Kobe Protro 3:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.3 (ranks #230 of 364)
User Traction Rating: NA
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9.0
October 25, 2025
The traction is chunky with deep grooves. All of my movements on court were good. Make sure to wipe off the dust and dirt.
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9.0
October 19, 2025
The traction performance is pretty good, especially on clean courts.
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7.0
October 19, 2025
The traction performance was not good, and it only feels adequate. It took time to break in, too.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
The traction performance is fantastic, especially under the forefoot. It does feel clunky at first and needs to be broken in.
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Cushion of the Nike Kobe Protro 3:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.8 (ranks #115 of 364)
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10.0
October 25, 2025
I love the updated cushioning setup. I'm a fan of the Cushlon midsole and Zoom strobel unit. It feels nice and plush.
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9.0
October 19, 2025
The cushioning is freaking nice. It's responsive, bouncy, and soft.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
If you like a full-length Zoom strobel board, you'll like this setup. The bounce and impact protection are impressive.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
I was expecting a ride similar to the Kobe 1 Protro, but that wasn't the case. It feels stiff at first, and I wish the ride were lower. The shoe is bouncy and fun to play in, though.
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Materials of the Nike Kobe Protro 3:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.9 (ranks #263 of 364)
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8.5
October 25, 2025
The materials are also an upgrade. I like the breathability and comfort.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
The materials feel comfortable, and there is no break-in time.
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7.0
October 19, 2025
The leather materials feel cheap and flimsy. I do like the breathability, though.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
I don't hate the materials. The upper moves and breaks in well. It feels strong, breathable, and durable too. I don't like that they are high tops.
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Support of the Nike Kobe Protro 3:
Expert Support Rating: 8.0 (ranks #256 of 364)
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9.0
October 25, 2025
I didn't spill over the side of the shoe, and I like how secure I felt throughout my movements.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
I had zero issues with the support in the shoe. There was no heel slippage or issues with heel containment.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
I like how supportive the shoe feels, but I'm not a fan of the excess bulk from the high-top collar. I was also good for lateral containment.
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7.0
October 19, 2025
The support isn't bad, outside of the cup sole feeling clunky. The upper ankle area is unnecessary in my opinion.
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Fit of the Nike Kobe Protro 3:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.1 (ranks #218 of 364)
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9.5
October 25, 2025
The fit is slightly snug with tons of padding. I love how secure this feels.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
The shoe fits well. It feels good and is not uncomfortable.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
The shoe fits me pretty well. It feels close to perfect. There's no squeezing or any uncomfortable feelings.
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7.0
October 19, 2025
The fit feels good.
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Durability of the Nike Kobe Protro 3:
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Outdoor of the Nike Kobe Protro 3:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #109 of 364)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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no
October 19, 2025
The grooves are not deep enough for outdoor play.
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good
October 19, 2025
I would be confident in taking this pair outdoors.
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Width of the Nike Kobe Protro 3:
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regularly wide
October 19, 2025
If you have extremely wide feet, go up half a size.
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regularly wide
October 19, 2025
Try it on first if you have wide feet.
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Size of the Nike Kobe Protro 3:
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true to size
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½ size small
October 25, 2025
Go with your typical Kobe size. I went up half a size.
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true to size
October 19, 2025
This shoe is true to size.
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true to size
October 19, 2025
I went true to size.
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true to size
October 19, 2025
I went true to size.
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