Nike Kobe IX Protro
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If Nike wants to increase their stock prices up, they better mass produce a classic Kobe at least once a year like they do with Jordan 11's during Xmas Season.
cubanref
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I wouldn't mind an ID/NBY once a year, even if it's only available just for a few days.
I think it would be a win win for everyone
I like the NBY option, it would become something to look forward to each year and each year can be focused on a theme (Inspiration, Muse, Legacy) etc. with different materials/colorways on a different retro model each time.
It’s engaging enough to keep shoeheads/collectors coming back and it gives us a chance to make some nice new colorways.
Free promo for Nike once people post their NBYs on social media, with people posting/hashtagging their pairs and the campaign theme, I think Nike could make it a special and engaging thing if they wanted to.
It’s engaging enough to keep shoeheads/collectors coming back and it gives us a chance to make some nice new colorways.
Free promo for Nike once people post their NBYs on social media, with people posting/hashtagging their pairs and the campaign theme, I think Nike could make it a special and engaging thing if they wanted to.
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I still remember this ID release. I don't know why I didn't buy it that weekend. The ID sold out in 3 days.
My highs arrived from Sneaker Politics, was able to manual hit a pair. I’ve been without my Monitors for a few months and I feel nekkid! Going to get back into a group 
As for the shoes, they are what they are, a really white pair that I’m going to be afraid to wear just about anywhere. And since I’m too poor (and smart) to ever go to one of them rich folk Hampton white parties, these might sit in the closet for a while.
Received the hoodie as well and I like this hoodie much more than the prior set (albeit this one does cost double of the last set they put out. More traditional cotton hoodies)
Random bonus pic of my “black/white” Kobe’s (I think this is all I have in this theme)
As for the shoes, they are what they are, a really white pair that I’m going to be afraid to wear just about anywhere. And since I’m too poor (and smart) to ever go to one of them rich folk Hampton white parties, these might sit in the closet for a while.
Received the hoodie as well and I like this hoodie much more than the prior set (albeit this one does cost double of the last set they put out. More traditional cotton hoodies)
Random bonus pic of my “black/white” Kobe’s (I think this is all I have in this theme)
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KMante
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Mine came in today from Sneaker Politics as well. I still can't believe I won the raffle. They are gorgeous! I can't wait to hoop in them!My highs arrived from Sneaker Politics, was able to manual hit a pair. I’ve been without my Monitors for a few months and I feel nekkid! Going to get back into a group
As for the shoes, they are what they are, a really white pair that I’m going to be afraid to wear just about anywhere. And since I’m too poor (and smart) to ever go to one of them rich folk Hampton white parties, these might sit in the closet for a while.
Received the hoodie as well and I like this hoodie much more than the prior set (albeit this one does cost double of the last set they put out. More traditional cotton hoodies)
Random bonus pic of my “black/white” Kobe’s (I think this is all I have in this theme)
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Worn pairs gon look horrible
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I watched Nightwing’s video and is it true the flyknit is thinner on the retro?
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I’ll do a comparison of the flyknit later when I receive my pair from Undefeated
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10.5 in halo highs retail plus shipping hit my Dm
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Even if , u won’t feel the difference…
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How is sizing on the Halos ?
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TTS. they feel really good
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New lows are nice. Swoosh and midsole cushion is better than the older pairs. Knit is thinner though.
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Is it knit that’s thinner or whatever it’s fused to 
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Nightwing in his review compared it to one of his older pairs and said it was the actual knit that was thinner.
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That’s crazy that the little bit of knit on there they cheaped out more
. Real Protro should have been more knit less plastic underneath.
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Whoops, definitely did not answer all of it correctly before time expired since I was out with my daughter. Guess I’ll just have to wait for the 19th
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That’s crazy that the little bit of knit on there they cheaped out more
I remember the knit on the Nike ids was def thinner than retail. So if anyone has those lying around still then that’s likely what Nike is using for the protro.
Didn’t affect performance from what I remember but I definitely agree with your statement…
