Comments on: The Kmart Al Harrington Protege Sneaker

By: mercedes gordon miles

mercedes gordon miles — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:59:13 +0000

I like these shoes, I have one pair and plan to get another pair soon.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:56:55 +0000

My 14 year old son loves these shoes. He has lots of friends that were them too. Thank you for making a very stylish and affordable shoes From Pensacola, FL.

By: H. B.

H. B. — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:01:20 +0000

Thank you very much for supplying the public with a well-made and fairly priced shoes. It is good that people like yourself, Shaq, Stephon Marbury and others understand the dilemma facing young people today. It is understandable that when a person is trying or wanting to be accepted, they will pay for overpriced merchandise. However, as one gets older, there are other considerations that come to the forefront. Rent, utilities, food, clothing, insurance, automobiles, gasoline. It is much easier to afford Jordans when one does not have these other considerations. I bought my Protege shoes at a Sears in Texas recently. I am impressed with the quality of construction. Since I am no longer a young person with the need to be cool, these shoes are a very good buy. Thank you again.

By: Tyson B

Tyson B — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:06:57 +0000

I Got A problem i own like twenty pairs of shoes half are ball shoes got all top brands but i seen a hot pair of protege’s i got two pair there just as good looking as any jordan or labran or coby or any and they fit lke real baller shoes too. Doesn’t always have to cost a lot to be worth alot

By: Bishop

Bishop — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:21:32 +0000

I would try them if they make them in size 15. lol I have a pair of Ben Wallace/Starbury Black$Red hi-tops that still turn heads. Only paid $8.98 at Steve & Barry’s 4 years ago. I bought a pair of $100 Jordans…suckas got wet one time and now they squeak when I wear them. Needless to say I don’t wear them. $100 AJ’s in the closet…$8.98 Ben Wallace shoes still turning heads. All about what you want to spend I guess. I’m going to give A3H a shot.

By: Mitch-B.

Mitch-B. — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:38:51 +0000

I’m not a hoops player or a huge BB fanatic, but I know the sport and I know footwear. I’ve been working in the development and manufacturing side of the shoe business since starting with Nike in 1982 in Korea. I’ve since worked with Reebok, adidas, Asics, Airwalk and have consulted with several other brands while working on all kinds of shoes with factories throughout Asia. Guys & girls, I can GUARANTEE you that “price” or who the retailer happens to be does NOT need to be directly related to “quality”. You should be able to buy a great shoe product at a lower price; one that is durable, functional, and pretty darned comfortable without paying $100+ for it.

After having worked with several BB pro’s on custom shoes over the past 20+ years, and knowing well what kind of endorsement $$$ these guys make from every pair of shoes that some kid or their Mom buys, I cannot commend Mr. Harrington highly enough for what he is doing with Protégé. It is clearly targeted at “the average kid” and most especially for people who don’t at the moment have the bucks (regardless of their “aspirations”) to shell out for the high dollar big brand shoes. The Protégé designs are unique and pretty fantastic and the materials, construction and overall look of the shoes are pretty freaking awesome at that price, REGARDLESS of where they are made.

I live and work in Vietnam now, and I see the good stuff and the crap that roles off the lines every day, and I would be proud if I were able to say that I was working with Protégé. They have a purpose, a meaning, an obvious commitment, and are “real” to their people instead of blatantly trying to line their own pockets or worrying about how profitability might affect shareholder dividends.

I wish guys like Al would have been around when I was one of eight kids growing up in a poor family outside of Detroit. With a Mom who could only ever afford shopping at K-Mart or Goodwill Stores or Salvation Army on our income, I would have been thrilled to have shoes like Protégé compared to the truly cheap crapola of that time!!!

People, in this world of egomaniacs and greedy elitists who never seem to get enough of YOUR money, we should all be thanking God for guys like All Harrington who are willing to invest the time, effort, sweat and love into something like this for the common kid. Thank you, Al Harrington!

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:50:18 +0000

I saw these shoes at Kmart and really liked the way they looked. I was surprised because I’ve never liked a pair of Kmart shoes before but I decided t buy a pair and I love them! The A3H is a great shoe that offers stability and cushioning on par with the major shoe companies. This wont be the last pair of proteges I buy.

By: al

al — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:25:00 +0000

I think he is doing a great thing with his ” PROTEGE “. It’s a well made shoe. I also belive in you get what you pay for. I’ve been buying jordans, nikes for some time now, i know a good shoe when i see one. And sometimes those shoe companies don’t makes there shoes like they use to. People should be happy with what they have, then with what they don’t.

By: Will

Will — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:44:34 +0000

I think this is a great idea. I have a idea that I think would be very lucrative for the business, but with the same concept as the sneakers. Keep doing what you’re doing. I currently have 6 pair and they feel and play great on the court. Thanks.

By: Yessie

Yessie — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:19:46 +0000

I think they are awsome sneakers..I also purchased Starbury sneakers for my son when they were advertised but for some reason I believe these are more durable..we’ll see. over all I love the look of this sneaker line. Thanks Al Harrington