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Everyone needs to be a little patient. The IX was full of surprises. We got a low, mid and High. EM and Flyknit and even an EXT with leather and snakeskin patterns. Nike knows what sells and most of all we know what we will pay for.
I agree. This launch colorway is underwhelming due to the exceeded expectations of the IX. Remember how many people disliked the 9? Look now.
When I first saw the IX's I was in love. I hated all Kobe's before then (sans the I's.) But I don't remember people hating them this much. I hate low's EXCEPT for the IX's, so for the X's to start off with lows and go seemingly backwards in terms of design is insulting. Perhaps Nike's doing me a favor.
And for future reference, even if the EM IX's were a launch release I would still be a fan. There's no boring part of the shoe.