Nike Kobe 5 Protro

At a listed 12.6 oz, the Kobe 5 Protro is lighter than 33 of the other 34 collectable shoes in our database and heavier than 1. The average across all 35 collectable shoes is 15.5 oz, so it runs 2.9 oz lighter than average. For reference, the lightest is the Nike Kobe 4 Protro (12.4 oz) and the heaviest is the Nike Shox BB4 (17.8 oz).

Its 8 mm heel-to-toe drop is the lowest in this group, shared by 12 of 35 collectable shoes (the most common figure is 9 mm). Drops across the group only run from 8 to 9 mm, so drop is a smaller differentiator than weight or cut height.

It is one of 4 low-cut models among the 35 collectable shoes we track, and it sits in the premium price band (set from manufacturer MSRP), which 20 other models share.

Like 31 other collectable shoes, it is rated for indoor courts; 3 in the group carry an outdoor rating.

Cushioning is listed as Zoom Air + Phylon, which puts it in our Zoom Air (28 shoes in the database) cushioning hub; 3 other shoes use exactly the same listed setup.

Going by its spec profile, we classify the Kobe 5 Protro for shooting guards with a slashing, rim-attacking game. You can compare it against every shoe we file for that role in Best Basketball Shoes for Shooting Guards.

The low cut leaves the ankle free, so it suits players who want mobility and don't rely on a high collar for support. Being well under the average collectable shoe weight, it suits players who prioritise a light shoe.

It is rated for indoor courts. If most of your games are on asphalt or concrete, the closest outdoor-rated collectable shoes on spec are the Air Jordan 1 Retro High "Chicago" and Converse Chuck 70 Vintage Hi. Width is listed as standard; if you need more toe-box room, see the wide-feet hub.