Nike Kobe 6 Protro
Released 1/2021, Low Top, Kobe Bryant,
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Performance Ratings
8.9
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
9.5
USER RATING
51 ratings
Performance Summary
The Kobe 6 Protro is an excellent follow-up to the original which set high standards for the Kobe line.
Pros
Upgraded Zoom turbo in the forefoot
The traction bites hard
Cons
The shoe fits snug
Best Suitable For: Players who want a strong performing, balanced shoe.
Category Performance Ratings
9.6
Traction
Original Kobe 6 pattern with sticky rubber compound. Exceptional grip on clean courts, minimal wiping needed after short break-in.
9.0
Cushion
Cushlon foam with forefoot Zoom Turbo setup. Responsive, springy ride with solid impact protection and good court feel.
8.6
Materials
Mesh and textile upper with fuse scales and flywire. Lightweight and form fitting; materials soften after a few hours.
8.6
Support
Carbon fiber plate, firm heel counter, and flywire with laces. Strong lockdown and torsional stability for quick cuts.
8.4
Fit
Runs narrow and snug with great heel lockdown. Molds to the foot over time; wide players should size up.
50%
Outdoor
Softer rubber gives excellent grip but may wear faster on rough courts; mixed outdoor durability.
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Sizing
True to size for regular feet. Wide footers should go up at least half a size; some need a full size up.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Wide feet will feel constricted and should consider sizing up.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Kobe 6 Protro |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 |  Puma All Pro Nitro |  Under Armour Curry Series 7 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.9 | 8.9(0.0) | 8.9(0.0) | 8.9(0.0) | 8.5(0.4) | 8.4(0.5) | |
| User Rating | 9.5 | 9.3(0.2) | 9.5(0.0) | NA | 9.1(0.4) | NA | |
| Best Price | $179.99 | $149 | $225 | $199 $225 | $64.57 $130 | $159.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 320g - 340g | NA | NA | NA | 380g - 400g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:
Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #28 of 381)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.4
June 2, 2024
The Nike Kobe 6 Protro is an outstanding performer. It takes a few hours to break in, but I love the traction, cushioning, and fit.
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9.0
April 21, 2024
The Nike Kobe 6 Protro is my go-to shoe for games. I love the traction performance, and the cushioning moulds to my foot.
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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: 9.5 (ranks #12 of 381)
10 - Amazing
32
9 - Great
17
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
9.8
January 8, 2024
The shoe is very light compared to other shoes I’ve worn but will not specify. This shoe feels like a boost due to its Zoom Turbo technology and lightweight construction, propelling me into explosive jumps. Because it is so light, it is perfectly suited for a shifty guard like myself who relies on fast lateral movements and changes of direction. The light weight also contributes to higher jumps. Support is 8.5/10 considering it's a low-top shoe.
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9.2
February 4, 2023
The only complaint i got is the durability. As an outdoor Hooper, it's tough for me to wear this often as the traction will be gone if i play in it frequently. It is wide foot friendly, i went down a full size and i still fitted. Other than that, this shoe is extremely amazing. I highly recommend buying it even if it's reps/fake as the rep/fake review i watched once on YouTube was positive as hell.
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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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9.8
December 18, 2023
Best basketball shoe I have ever used. The traction is incredible on both clean and dusty courts. The support for a low top is unbelievable while the materials are all solid and durable. My only downsides are that the shoe lacks ankle support (which is expected for low tops) and that the shoe has very limited court feel.
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9.6
January 25, 2024
Great shoes with great perfomance. Traction is amazing in all the gyms - clean or dusty. Cushion is great very comfortable. Overall amazing shoes, imo the best perfomance shoes, but you can't play in them outdoors because sole is rather soft. And my recommendation is to go half size up.
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Traction of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.6 (ranks #14 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 9.6 (ranks #28 of 381)
10 - Amazing
40
9 - Great
13
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
9.5
June 2, 2024
The traction performance is amazing after breaking in the rubber compound. It takes about an hour.
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10.0
April 21, 2024
I grade the traction performance 10 out of 10. It performs well in all court conditions.
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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 #83 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 9.4 (ranks #42 of 381)
10 - Amazing
29
9 - Great
20
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
9.0
June 2, 2024
The Cushlon feels springy, and the full-length forefoot Zoom Turbo feels very responsive. It almost feels better than the original.
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9.0
April 21, 2024
The Kobe 6 insole is the best insole I've played in. I like the Cushlon foam under the heel. There's lots of compression.
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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: 8.6 (ranks #76 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 9.3 (ranks #22 of 381)
10 - Amazing
29
9 - Great
16
8 - Good
7
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
9.5
June 2, 2024
The material takes a few hours to break in, but they feel good afterwards. I like the flywire for support, too. I enjoy how form-fitting the shoe feels.
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9.0
April 21, 2024
There is a mix of mesh and textile materials on the upper. The shoe is lightweight and comfortable.
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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: 8.6 (ranks #148 of 381)
User Support Rating: 9.3 (ranks #37 of 381)
10 - Amazing
27
9 - Great
19
8 - Good
8
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
9.5
June 2, 2024
The heel counter is fantastic, and the laces with the flywire keep you contained excellently.
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9.0
April 21, 2024
I like the carbon fibre plate, since I prefer extra torsional support. The support feels great.
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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: 8.4 (ranks #129 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 9.4 (ranks #19 of 381)
10 - Amazing
32
9 - Great
14
8 - Good
8
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
9.5
June 2, 2024
The fit is incredibly snug. The more you wear the shoe, the more it conforms to your feet.
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8.0
April 21, 2024
The fit is slightly snug.
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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: 8.5 (ranks #177 of 381)
10 - Amazing
19
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
7
7 - Average
5
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
4
Outdoor of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #156 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 36.8 (ranks #263 of 381)
Good (100%)
11
Fair (50%)
5
Bad (0%)
20
good
April 21, 2024
The outsole works well outdoors.
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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
3
slightly narrow
19
regular
29
slightly wide
3
very wide
1
slightly narrow
June 2, 2024
The width feels narrow.
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slightly narrow
April 21, 2024
The width is slightly narrow.
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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
3
slightly small
10
true to size
34
slightly long
7
very long
1
½ size small
June 2, 2024
Go up half a size at least.
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½ size small
April 21, 2024
I have to go up a full size because of my wider foot.
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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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