I mean the shoes look spot on from what I saw, but I can't say for what you said in your description about the insole and stuff. So from me I'd say they're legitimate, but j can't speak for the insoles flimsiness
I didn't know either but I just googled rid shoe store and I think what he's talking about is rif la, here's the link for straight to the 8's
http://www.rif.la/search_item.php?keyword=Kobe+8&category=
Hope you find something
Also check kixify I just 2 pairs from there
Yea I mean all 3 are probably in the top 5 for traction in the past like 5 years, I'm leaning towards the 9's though cause they're a bit lighter than the crazy lights so it won't be as big of a jump from the 8's
So guys I'm trying to decide whether I should pick up a pair of low top 9's or a pair of crazy light boost 16's. What'd you think? I'm been hooping in my like 6th pair of 8's but their starting to real down so yea. Thanks