I picked up a pair early from EBay and here are my initial thoughts. Traction seems very good and has a nice bite but need more time to see how they deal with dust and durability. Definitely feels like a Kobe in many ways. React cushioning gives a comfortable feel but kind of makes the Zoom strobel a little muted. I kind of hope the react compresses a little bit and then the Zoom becomes more noticeable. The react insole is a little rubbery so my socks get stuck on the ridges in the forefoot and makes my sock bunch up when I put them on initially. I have to really unlace them and pull my sock tight as I put my foot in so my sock doesn’t feel all bunched and weird under my foot. The neoprene tongue feels really nice and helps the entire upper feel like it is wrapped around my foot. I went up half a size because I have some MTP osteoarthritis on my right foot and I get serious pain if the top of the toe box is too low and I don’t have a little room above my toes and they are a perfect fit. Overall they have met my expectations and I am curious if the react will bottom out quickly and if so how that will change how they feel, if at all.