{"id":499626,"date":"2025-08-07T14:43:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=499626"},"modified":"2025-08-07T14:43:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:43:50","slug":"protect-your-purchase-a-guide-to-authenticate-your-nike-kobe-6-protro-dodgers-sneakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2025\/08\/07\/protect-your-purchase-a-guide-to-authenticate-your-nike-kobe-6-protro-dodgers-sneakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Purchase: A Guide to Authenticate Your Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Dodgers” Sneakers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kobe Bryant’s enduring legacy keeps his signature sneakers as popular as ever. The Nike Kobe 6 Protro<\/strong> sells out instantly, and this high demand has led to a market flooded with counterfeit pairs. For those looking to purchase a pair on the secondary market, it’s wise to know what to look for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide, using insights from professional SNKRDUNK authenticators, breaks down some of the key differences between a real and fake pair of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Dodgers.” These tips are a good starting point for anyone hesitant about buying from a reseller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Dodgers”<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Released in March 2025, this colorway honors the Los Angeles Dodgers. The shoe features a vibrant blue upper, a white Swoosh, and Kobe’s number “8” in red on the heel, making it a popular choice for both basketball and baseball fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Spot a Fake Pair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the key things to check when authenticating a pair of the “Dodgers” Kobe 6 Protro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UV Light Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Professional authenticators often use a UV light<\/strong> to reveal differences not visible to the naked eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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