You are genuinely the best basketball shoe reviewer out there. The second best is not even close to how well you do your job. Been watching your videos since 2013, and my opinions on basketball shoes have changed so much largely because of you, but all you've done is keeping up your same energy and mentality and this has truly inspired me to chase after what I love. What an amazing job Nightwing.
I absolutely love the shoe and I’m glad I bought it even with the marketing mistake. I’ll be buying at least one more colorway. Yes, they would’ve been insane with full length zoom, but the shoe is good as is. Overpriced? Yes. Still good though if you’ve got the cash. Laces are also short on my pair too and I have a 9.5.
Sup Nightwing, Chris, been rocking with you since first year you started, keep up the great work, and i appreciate all the shoe reviews brother! You give out great info and the after discussions with your wife are great! Yall are a great team! Wishing you much more success in future!
The Kobe four was one of my favorites to play in back in the day I haven’t had a chance to try the Protro but I love the protro 6 I play in my playoffs grinches and Del sols
I ended up returning mine. I expected a protro with full length zoom. I should've just bought the protro 1. I'd buy the 4s again if they were lower in price. I did end up getting the WhyNotZer0.2 All Star. Used the $20 reward I received from getting the Kobe's! LOL!!!!!
It's a toss up between these and the Kobe 9(both the high and elite lows) as my favorite Kobe of all time. In terms of looks, the Kobe 4 wins, I just love that more old school looking toe box and the overall silhouette being a sort of blend between old school and new. In terms of performance, the 9 wins. These are just dope and really paved the way in terms of making low top shoes popular for hooping. Even though I technically think of the 4 as more of a mid cut, like a Kyrie. Whereas the 5 was really a true low cut.
Was looking forward to this review, especially after the full length controversy Agree with mrs wing about calling it a retro but Chris is correct, no way Nike does that especially after Kobe making it a big deal and explaining why they’re calling them protros to begin with
Mrs wing is correct just call it kobe 4 retro. And also Nike is so big that they can afford their Marketing team being in complete shambles. And it seems that their higher ups don't seem to notice or worse dont care.
I like the throwback vibe on clips of the shoe.. I hope I wasn’t the only that noticed that you threw it back to how it was when you first made videos!
I’m glad I came here! I was about to cop thinking they had Forefoot Zoom... but since they don’t, they’re an easy pass... I need Forefoot zoom while hooping.
Man, they should really consider lowering the price for the future colorways since the specs are similar to kyries. If they put full length zoom then ill pay 175.
I love Nightwing's review, but I don't like this Kobe4 cuz Nike wanted to 1)Marketing as it is a GOAT and icreased the price 2)Lowering cost not to put full zoom.
The spray they probably use is called mould release! A little rubbing alcohol or lighter solvent on a rag and wiping down the sole should remove any left over residue from the factory!
You mentioned that the shoes are slick at first and have to be broken in. Maybe that's why my Kyrie 1's were slick the first time wearing them. I may need to go outside to grind them down some.
went to the Friends parody musical tonight, if it ever comes your way I'd recommend it 🤙 still bummed about the misinformation on Nike's part on these. I also could see Mrs. Wing's point about just calling them a retro or re-release instead of a Protro
I have the Protro 1 Purple Reign. I bought these 4's and only tried them on in store so I have another 10 days to return them at Foot Locker. Would it be better to return these to get a pair of the 81-points since the 1's have full-length Zoom?
I missed out on the Kobe 9's and regret doing so after people lauded it for it's performance. I'm looking forward to Nike releasing it as a Protro. I'll definitely cop it not unless it's $250+ and there's little to no changes.
How does this traction compare to the protro 1's? And for the protro 1, after the leather breaks in, does the shoe feel a lot bigger? Or only slightly longer length wise after a good break in?
I was interested with full length zoom despite the price, with only heel zoom I can't justify it at all. Being a Kobe doesn't add that much value over say a why not 0.1 to me. Maybe next protro :)
Hey Nightwing do you know if today's release of the Kobe 4's have full length zoom or is it just a heel bag?? I'm dying to know because it's the difference maker on whether im going to cop. Thanks!
@@WearTesters Yeah I guess I was hoping for that famous lack of continuity from Nike in how they produce their shoes and maybe they did us right with the new Del Sol release. Thanks for getting back!
i get numbness on the bottom of my feet from the original for some reason, so i end up using them just casually after playing in them few times. i'll wait till these go on sale or hit the outlet or something with other colorways. not worth $175 imo. the original were $140 which was acceptable. there is no way the inflation in exchange rate and material caused these to go up 20% in msrp.
What do you think about what Under Armour decided to do to Steph Curry's PEs due to the Curry 6 durability issue that some people have had with their pairs?
Warm/hot water some dish soap and a brush or just wear them in the gym normally. I never wear indoor hoop shoes outdoors and sandpaper on rubber sounds harsh.
Panko is a Japanese style bread crumb used for thinly deep frying. Pam is a cooking spray that is incredibly bad for you. The more you know - shooting star...
Once Nightwing said badboys right here immidietly you know its 🔥🔥🔥 of the bat... Keep it up nightwing2303 more reviews to come... Hope you could spare me with a kobe 11 Asg😂😂😂
Hi, wanna know if the Kobe 4 Undefeated pack also has zoom air in heel area? or is it just "Zoom Air" written on sole for marketing? I got a pair "bucks" and seems no zoom bag underneath. hoping some info about the pack. Thanks
Just a kobe 4 retro. Def not a protro and not worth the price. Dodged a bullet missing out on the “rsvp” over here. Was really stoked with the “full length zoom.” 😅 Looks like it was a misstep for Kuzma. 🤔
The non-tech increase LMAO! Nike definitely took us Kobe heads to the cleaners. I just picked up the black and white Undefeated pair and my thinking was if I'm going to buy a Kobe 4 with no added tech I may as well get a colab pair!
never thought i'd see the day for chris to be wearing a "friends" t shirt. maybe its a little meaning that for us consumers to befriend nike for LYING on the tech specs on the shoes! 😠💢
Just about any kick with a hornets colorway ! I usually like or can convince myself to like Lol. But them are awesome 🔥🔥💯🙌 . Thanks for the review Chris salute to you . 😎💕
Yo........ footlocker Canada still shows the wrong information. It still states full length zoom ......."Technical detailsPhylon lightweight-foam midsole with midfoot flex grooves add natural flexibility.Full-length Zoom Air unit adds low-profile responsive underfoot ride.Solid rubber outsole includes herringbone pattern."as of the time I watched this video. messed up eh?
I love the Kobe 4 in fact it is my favorite Kobe basket ball shoe ever. R.I.P Kobe Bryant 1978 2020
How do they fit? I wear a 12 pretty comfortably and am looking at an 11.5
@@KotaHunt34 go a size up, especially if you have a wide foot.
R.I.P Kobe Bryant 1978 2020, 42 years old. GONE WAY TOO SOON. RIP GIGI
You are genuinely the best basketball shoe reviewer out there. The second best is not even close to how well you do your job. Been watching your videos since 2013, and my opinions on basketball shoes have changed so much largely because of you, but all you've done is keeping up your same energy and mentality and this has truly inspired me to chase after what I love. What an amazing job Nightwing.
Thank you
My favorite shoes for playing when I was in HS. Brings me back with all those memories.
Watching because I got the Kobe 4 Philly for retail. Kudos weartesters!
Same bro I hit on them on SNKRS
I absolutely love the shoe and I’m glad I bought it even with the marketing mistake. I’ll be buying at least one more colorway. Yes, they would’ve been insane with full length zoom, but the shoe is good as is. Overpriced? Yes. Still good though if you’ve got the cash. Laces are also short on my pair too and I have a 9.5.
As a sidenote... weartesters is the only channel worth getting all notifications from. ♡♡
Sup Nightwing, Chris, been rocking with you since first year you started, keep up the great work, and i appreciate all the shoe reviews brother! You give out great info and the after discussions with your wife are great! Yall are a great team! Wishing you much more success in future!
The Kobe four was one of my favorites to play in back in the day I haven’t had a chance to try the Protro but I love the protro 6 I play in my playoffs grinches and Del sols
What are your thoughts on the Kobe 4? Still loving it even with the tech controversy?
WearTesters I have it and I love it.
I had it, loved it, returned it. Why? 175 for foam cushion is a no-go for me. For that price I need my shoes to LAST.
Mrs Wing with the awesome call, Kobe 4 Retro!!!!! wondering if these "Protros" are the same as the 4's in the fade to black edition.......
I rather buy Dame 5 instead
I ended up returning mine. I expected a protro with full length zoom. I should've just bought the protro 1. I'd buy the 4s again if they were lower in price. I did end up getting the WhyNotZer0.2 All Star. Used the $20 reward I received from getting the Kobe's! LOL!!!!!
Kuzma didn’t have ankle insurance. That’s all.
Should’ve bought from Nike instead of GOAT App? 🤷🏻♂️
Lol... BROKE ANKLES! I loved that commerical back when it came out...
you notice when kobe hurt his ankles in the 8's and than nike put high top models for the 9's?
@@solemagus4761 he did?!!!!
But Kobe said we didn't need anything more than low cut shoes?!
best kobe ever especially if you got the OG during 2009! too expensive but worth the throwback!
It's a toss up between these and the Kobe 9(both the high and elite lows) as my favorite Kobe of all time. In terms of looks, the Kobe 4 wins, I just love that more old school looking toe box and the overall silhouette being a sort of blend between old school and new. In terms of performance, the 9 wins. These are just dope and really paved the way in terms of making low top shoes popular for hooping. Even though I technically think of the 4 as more of a mid cut, like a Kyrie. Whereas the 5 was really a true low cut.
Was looking forward to this review, especially after the full length controversy
Agree with mrs wing about calling it a retro but Chris is correct, no way Nike does that especially after Kobe making it a big deal and explaining why they’re calling them protros to begin with
Mrs wing is correct just call it kobe 4 retro. And also Nike is so big that they can afford their Marketing team being in complete shambles. And it seems that their higher ups don't seem to notice or worse dont care.
One of the most reliable shoe review at all..... Job done well Chris
I like the throwback vibe on clips of the shoe.. I hope I wasn’t the only that noticed that you threw it back to how it was when you first made videos!
Most comfortable shoe I've ever tried on. If they drop these in the original del sol colorway it's wraps
Jake W bro you’re gonna be happy lol
Tanner Rienbolt I just copped this morning 😂😂
How in the hell these worth 175 ????? How????? It's equivalent to a Kyrie 4 which is only 120
Xu Han they looks really good
It's also the Kobe name. A rerelease of a popular shoe with "upgrades". Not that surprising of a price.
Kyrie 4 has a cushlon midsole not phylon
Cause it’s Kobe F’N Bryant 🤣
They are Kobe's...
Still love it but definitely NOT worth $175. $130 should be the right price. It's basically just a retro..
Didn’t age well, they’re easily worth $400 plus now.
@@adub1765 I just bought these on stockx for $470. lol
I’m glad I came here! I was about to cop thinking they had Forefoot Zoom... but since they don’t, they’re an easy pass... I need Forefoot zoom while hooping.
there’s a comparison deconstruction and these actually added a internal heel counter in addition to the exterior heel counter.
Nice friends shirt
yo Chris thanks for your passion men. What about the KT4 low did you check it !!!
Man, they should really consider lowering the price for the future colorways since the specs are similar to kyries. If they put full length zoom then ill pay 175.
I love Nightwing's review, but I don't like this Kobe4 cuz Nike wanted to 1)Marketing as it is a GOAT and icreased the price 2)Lowering cost not to put full zoom.
The spray they probably use is called mould release! A little rubbing alcohol or lighter solvent on a rag and wiping down the sole should remove any left over residue from the factory!
Do you think they’re too far gone at this point to go back and put into full length zoom? Is that a stupid question?
Best sneaker review channel!!!!
You mentioned that the shoes are slick at first and have to be broken in. Maybe that's why my Kyrie 1's were slick the first time wearing them. I may need to go outside to grind them down some.
went to the Friends parody musical tonight, if it ever comes your way I'd recommend it 🤙
still bummed about the misinformation on Nike's part on these. I also could see Mrs. Wing's point about just calling them a retro or re-release instead of a Protro
I have the Protro 1 Purple Reign. I bought these 4's and only tried them on in store so I have another 10 days to return them at Foot Locker. Would it be better to return these to get a pair of the 81-points since the 1's have full-length Zoom?
Yes
Yes
I feel like they use the pricing as a ranking system of who is/was their best player
MJ $190+
LeBron $185
Kobe $175
KD $150
Kyrie $130
PG $110
U got kobe n lebron mixed up
PG > Kyrie
Rehman in what world lmao?
kobes are usually 200$ tho
Kobe 5 Protro please come quickly... and in the Chaos colorway
Hope that more colourway comes out! It's really a good shoes!
I want Kobe's again!
I’m a 12.5 and can’t find my size in these. Should I get a 12 or 13?
Mauricio Palacios I’m a 12.5 also, and I got a 12 and I still have plenty of room it’s weird!
Is out of the topic but can u teach me how to clean up a leather basketball shoes? Like the kobe protro 1
I missed out on the Kobe 9's and regret doing so after people lauded it for it's performance. I'm looking forward to Nike releasing it as a Protro. I'll definitely cop it not unless it's $250+ and there's little to no changes.
Love the friends shirt. Also that carbon fiber kinda reminds me of the jordan 11s
True to size like Jordan 1 or 10s ?
Should I go with the same size I went in the Kobe 6 Protro?
Dang love these DRAFT DAY KObe 4 PROTRO A GRAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!
How does this traction compare to the protro 1's? And for the protro 1, after the leather breaks in, does the shoe feel a lot bigger? Or only slightly longer length wise after a good break in?
no way it better than the original ones. these 4s are my favorite all the time
These are sooooo🥶🥶🥶🖤
Absolutely love this colorway
Are the Kobe 4 true to size
should a heavy/big man play in these?
Hey Nightwing, can you do performance review on the Adidas D rose 1.5, I'm looking to know about it
I was interested with full length zoom despite the price, with only heel zoom I can't justify it at all. Being a Kobe doesn't add that much value over say a why not 0.1 to me. Maybe next protro :)
I agree with Mrs. Wing!
Hey Nightwing do you know if today's release of the Kobe 4's have full length zoom or is it just a heel bag?? I'm dying to know because it's the difference maker on whether im going to cop. Thanks!
None of the Kobe 4 Protros have full-length Zoom Air. It was a typo. Not a mistake during manufacturing.
@@WearTesters Yeah I guess I was hoping for that famous lack of continuity from Nike in how they produce their shoes and maybe they did us right with the new Del Sol release. Thanks for getting back!
In the review you said it’s close to hall of fame level traction but on the website it only says starter, is that because of the break in period?
Pam is the vegetable oil spray.....Panko is japanese breadcrumbs 😁✊🏽
How do these compare to Jordan 34's?
What size are these?
I wish somebody would make a video about the hyperdunk/Kobe 4 hybrid Kobe wore back in the day 🤔
i get numbness on the bottom of my feet from the original for some reason, so i end up using them just casually after playing in them few times. i'll wait till these go on sale or hit the outlet or something with other colorways. not worth $175 imo. the original were $140 which was acceptable. there is no way the inflation in exchange rate and material caused these to go up 20% in msrp.
What do you think about what Under Armour decided to do to Steph Curry's PEs due to the Curry 6 durability issue that some people have had with their pairs?
Do you know if they'll be releasing other Colorways?
Warm/hot water some dish soap and a brush or just wear them in the gym normally. I never wear indoor hoop shoes outdoors and sandpaper on rubber sounds harsh.
Did nike just skip over the Kobe 2’s and 3’s? I don’t remember them going on sale
That FRIENDS tee is 🔥🔥🔥
These or the KD12?
Panko is a Japanese style bread crumb used for thinly deep frying.
Pam is a cooking spray that is incredibly bad for you.
The more you know - shooting star...
hey can you review the lebron 3 qs retro interested to see how those retros perform
jaque slade said the fore foot cushion is cushlon.?
Nice video mate
I bought these instead of the infrareds I hope I don’t regret it
You will 😑
Yow sir as a born shooter .or a shooting player type.can you have a video for shooting guard. Or better for shooters.what shoes will go with us ..
They're still bad boys... Love it!
Kobe 1 protro? Or Kobe 4 protro? What would you go with?
If ur a guard then Kobe 4 if ur not then Kobe 1
need the kobe 6
Don’t mean to Acktewally you here, but that greasy “PAM” stuff is called “mold/mould release.”
Good review those are nice
Once Nightwing said badboys right here immidietly you know its 🔥🔥🔥 of the bat...
Keep it up nightwing2303 more reviews to come...
Hope you could spare me with a kobe 11 Asg😂😂😂
Lookin at the kyle kuz video numerous times...i dunno...i would have ankle support going that fast laterally right into vertical jumps
I'd rather get the protro Kobe 1. Those are amazing. The originals were too
What's up with the 4 and hyperdunk hybrid? Come on nike
Hi, wanna know if the Kobe 4 Undefeated pack also has zoom air in heel area? or is it just "Zoom Air" written on sole for marketing? I got a pair "bucks" and seems no zoom bag underneath.
hoping some info about the pack. Thanks
I heard from Jacques Slade that the cushion is cushlon and zoom in the heel. Is that true or is it just straight phylum like you said?
It's Phylon.
How can people defend nike for that?
Your girl ain't wrong about the outrigger. Them things can prevent all kindz of ankle rolls. All kindz.
He’s the one that taught her that.
Just a kobe 4 retro. Def not a protro and not worth the price. Dodged a bullet missing out on the “rsvp” over here. Was really stoked with the “full length zoom.” 😅
Looks like it was a misstep for Kuzma. 🤔
Love the shirt
Love that Friends shirt 😍👌
Just here to smash that like button
i want the kobe 2 to have a protro , imagine the nike free cushion to be full length zoom turbo.
6:35 allen iverson's lows were the first lows ive ever seen for basketball
The CP3 VI is up there with the kobe 9 traction wise
I been looking for another pair of those.
Nice shoe. Nice shirt.
What should i Buy between harden vol 3 Nike flightposite or kode protro 4 or if you have a better option tell me.
LUPUSOR CONSTANTINESCU protro
Friends shirt!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Kobe ad mid has full length lunar and heel zoom and you can get it for 50 bucks or less...
The non-tech increase LMAO! Nike definitely took us Kobe heads to the cleaners. I just picked up the black and white Undefeated pair and my thinking was if I'm going to buy a Kobe 4 with no added tech I may as well get a colab pair!
never thought i'd see the day for chris to be wearing a "friends" t shirt. maybe its a little meaning that for us consumers to befriend nike for LYING on the tech specs on the shoes! 😠💢
Just about any kick with a hornets colorway ! I usually like or can convince myself to like Lol. But them are awesome 🔥🔥💯🙌 . Thanks for the review Chris salute to you . 😎💕
Cool shirt! 👍
so this is just a kobe 4 , on foot locker it still says full length zoom . Such a shame they messed up the zoom
Well you loose the lunarlon in the forefoot.
Man it’s kinda sad what has happened to them in price I was looking to pick these up and now they are almost $600
Yo........ footlocker Canada still shows the wrong information. It still states full length zoom ......."Technical detailsPhylon lightweight-foam midsole with midfoot flex grooves add natural flexibility.Full-length Zoom Air unit adds low-profile responsive underfoot ride.Solid rubber outsole includes herringbone pattern."as of the time I watched this video. messed up eh?