#Nike Kobe 5 Protro

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Nike Kobe 5 Protro “X-Ray”

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SHOP: NIKE Kobe 5 Protro 'X-Ray'

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Nike Kobe 4 Protro "Gold Medal"

Get ready for an exciting year ahead for the Nike Kobe line, with the Kobe 4, 6, and 8 Protro all set to make a comeback in 2024. Among the anticipated releases is the return of the Nike Kobe 4 Protro "Gold Medal," which has just resurfaced. This early pair showcases a clear semi-translucent outsole that extends over the midsole towards the toe, giving it a fresh look compared to its predecessor. Keep an eye out for updates and check out our initial coverage below. The release is expected on August 5 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers, priced at $190 USD.

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Bailey Ober #CleatWatch, A 2024 Retrospective

As usual, I was researching something else Twins-related when I had an idea for a very niche and granular Twins research post. In this case, I stumbled upon the TikTok account of Bailey Ober's cleat supplier and realized I could make a fun cleats by appearance tracker for him like I did for Duran (2023, 2024). Unlike Duran and other players whose cleat game I've noticed prior, who focus on 1-of-1 customization using commissioned graphic designs, Ober is more of a brand/model-focused guy who customizes via pre-existing colorways.

(Image credit as usual to the MLB photographers on gettyimages)

Prior to working with his current cleat supplier, Ober was very straightforward in cleat usage: three pairs of Nike Alpha Huarache Elite 4 Lows, in different colors for pairing with different uniforms. I learned when researching Duran that the Nike Huarache line is very popular among baseball players, and that's definitely borne out.

The red base with dark red accents is Ober's road choice, the white upper/navy lower is for his home alts, both navy and cream, and the white upper/red lower is for home whites. Two interesting notes: Ober uses a pitching toe on all his cleats to protect the trailing cleat from damage. Second, he rarely wears the home whites (Twins starting pitchers choose the game's uniform whenever possible), only 5 times this season in 15 home starts. The full numbers I'll have to break down in another post, but he and Paddack are home navy aficionados.

Usage:

Red road: 3/31, 4/14, 4/26, 5/1, 5/12, 5/18, 6/22, 7/10

White/navy: 4/8, 4/20, 5/24, 5/29

White/red: 5/7

After his April 20th win against the Tigers, Ober was contacted by local influencer and sneakerhead Charley "Winona Kicks" McClay, who offered to supply him with custom cleats. They started with the extremely popular and iconic Nike Kobe 6 Protro "Reverse Grinch", a 2023 update to an even more iconic 2010 Kobe shoe. Ober is only the second MLB player to wear Reverse Grinch cleats, after Triston McKenzie of the Guardians.

6/4/24: Despite losing their debut game against the Yankees, Ober's cleats caught the attention of sneakerhead and sports fashion communities. He alternates between the Reverse Grinches and his original two-tone red cleats for his pre-All-Star break road starts, plus a snazzy pairing with the 4th of July uniforms.

Seen on: 6/4, 6/9, 6/28, 7/4

6/16/24: For the City Connect uniforms, Ober and Winona Kicks decided on the Nike KD 3 "Christmas" 2023. They fit in nicely with the predominantly bright yellow accessories rocked by Ober's teammates. As the video mentions, the Reverse Grinches were damaged without a pitching toe, so Ober adds one manually to this and other cleats as needed.

Seen on: 6/16, 9/13

7/22/24: Ober returned to the Kobe 6 model with the "Mambacita" colorway, which replaces the Reverse Grinches as his main cleat to kick off the best stretch of his career. He and Winona Kicks were both very excited about these, and they apparently live up to the hype, as Ober pairs them with a different uniform each time out.

Seen on: 7/22, 7/28, 8/3, 9/29

8/9/24: Ober debuted the first of two new pairs, the Kobe 6 "Italian Camo". These are the last cleats he wears more than once; he wears 7 different pairs in his last 7 starts of the season, which seems kind of excessive. He pairs them with the home whites and road grays.

Seen on: 8/9, 8/20, 9/7

8/15/24: There's a small mystery with this cleat delivery — Winona Kicks posted the video on 8/22, but Ober was clearly wearing the KD 3 "All-Star" 2023 cleats from this video several days prior in his start against the Rangers. There are oddly few pictures of this start online, but they're visible on the broadcast paired with the road grays.

8/26/24: The other cleats from this delivery, Ober only wears the Kobe 4 "Philly" cleats once as well, paired with the home navy he seems to love. They're a nice statement piece, but he got absolutely lit up in them, which might be why he switched to other options.

9/1/24: The Kobe 8 "Halo" cleats were from the 8/9 delivery but went unused for a while because Ober wanted them for a home start. They end up paired with the cream alternates on Barbie Theme Day.

9/18/24: In a fun Minnesota sports crossover, Ober's next cleats are Adidas AE 1 Low "MX Grey", the signature shoe of the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards. I'm kind of surprised Nike didn't have a problem with Ober wearing Adidas shoes, but we'll take it. Ober wore them well, setting a new single-game career high in strikeouts with 12 (previously 11, set two months prior in the Mambacitas).

9/24/24: Back to Nike, this time custom Sabrina 2s, all-white with a metallic red swoosh, silver accents on the soles and Ober's #17 in very small print on the heel. He goes pretty simple for his first real custom shoe, designing it to match the home whites.

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Overall, it seems the partnership between Ober and Winona Kicks was a huge success, seeing as how Ober became a fashion model by season's end. The two collaborated on a whopping nine pairs of cleats, bring Ober to a total of 12 on the season. For reference, that's twice as many cleats as Duran in 2024 in a little over half the games, though three times the innings.

I've learned a lot from my research about basketball shoe culture and the current state of MLB cleat fashion, and this partnership has vaulted Ober up the cleat fashion rankings. He'll never be Tatis in this field, who has an unmatched combination of brand strength, creativity, and thoughtful design, but Ober is carving out his own niche pioneering trendy signature basketball shoes in MLB. He is the only MLB player to wear AE1 or Sabrina cleats, and one of three to wear Kobe cleats (Triston McKenzie, Oswaldo Cabrera).

Tracking Twins players' cleats has proven to be a pretty interesting topic, and introduced me to a lot of trends and terminology I had no idea existed. I might do deep dives on more players (I know SWR has some cool cleats), but I'm also just looking forward to see what Ober and other guys do next year.

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Nike LeBron Witness 8 “Bruce Lee” Releases Holiday 2024

https://SneakersCartel.com Nike LeBron Witness 8 “Bruce Lee” Releases Holiday 2024 https://sneakerscartel.com/nike-lebron-witness-8-bruce-lee-releases-holiday-2024/ https://SneakersCartel.com Nike is honoring basketball legends Kobe Bryant and LeBron James with a unique LeBron Witness 8 inspired by the Kobe 5 “Bruce Lee” Protro colorway. This latest release draws inspiration from Bryant’s classic model, which paid homage to mart...

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Nike LeBron Witness 8 “Bruce Lee” se lanzará durante las fiestas navideñas de 2024

Nike rinde homenaje a las leyendas del baloncesto Kobe Bryant y LeBron James con un LeBron Witness 8 exclusivo inspirado en la combinación de colores Kobe 5 “Bruce Lee” Protro. Este último lanzamiento se inspira en el modelo clásico de Bryant, que rinde homenaje a la leyenda de las artes marciales Bruce Lee. Con un toque que refleja el intenso estilo de juego de LeBron, este zapato captura el…

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NIKE KOBE 5 PROTRO X-RAY REVIEW

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First Look at the Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Year of the Mamba"

Arriving next year to celebrate the Year of the Snake.