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The Kobe 6 Protro isn't just a retro sneaker cashing in on nostalgia. After three months of on-court testing, it remains one of the best performance basketball shoes available at any price.
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Indoor shoes die on concrete. We destroyed six pairs on outdoor courts over three months to find which basketball shoes actually survive — and perform — on rough surfaces.
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