Official Kobae XI thread

[the red model]

 
I'm thinking of using a Dremel tool to sipe the outer perimeter of the outsole to improve the traction on my Achilles Heels. I plan on using the disc attachment to basically extend the traction grooves to the edge of the sole. In theory, this should help a lot, especially in the heel where the concave shape of the sole prevents much of the actual traction pattern from even making contact with the floor. 

There's a big upside to be gained with little or no possibility of ruining the shoe in the process. 

Whoa. Let us know how that goes.

 

[Lizakers]

BHMs are beautiful

But I'm dreading wearing mine cuz of those super white midsoles. It reminds me of my black/Crimson 9 EM midsoles

 

[tr23]

BHMs are beautiful

But I'm dreading wearing mine cuz of those super white midsoles. It reminds me of my black/Crimson 9 EM midsoles

They're shoes. They are meant to be worn lol. Not like it's a crazy valuable pair either

 

[Blue Mamba]

BHMs are beautiful

But I'm dreading wearing mine cuz of those super white midsoles. It reminds me of my black/Crimson 9 EM midsoles

If you care that much, do the "one to rock/one to cop" thing.

 

[the red model]

BHMs are beautiful

But I'm dreading wearing mine cuz of those super white midsoles. It reminds me of my black/Crimson 9 EM midsoles

I had those. The outsole was pretty easy to clean with a toothbrush and mild detergent.

 

[doublemesh96]

I'm thinking of using a Dremel tool to sipe the outer perimeter of the outsole to improve the traction on my Achilles Heels. I plan on using the disc attachment to basically extend the traction grooves to the edge of the sole. In theory, this should help a lot, especially in the heel where the concave shape of the sole prevents much of the actual traction pattern from even making contact with the floor.

There's a big upside to be gained with little or no possibility of ruining the shoe in the process. 

Edit: cuts would match the same depth of existing grooves. 

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This dude....lmao

You remind me of my cousin he's an engineer always tweeking or building some ish to the point of it being unnecessary lol. you plan on ballin in these???

 

[madgame87]

Have been sitting on these for nearly a month now.. thinking of picking up the BHMs then if they work out, create an ID pair.

But man... as someone echoed before, Nike's design aren't mind blowing anymore.  Sure the technology is evolving, but the designs aren't up to par.  Looking at adidas with their Dame 2's, etc.. they're not afraid to push the boundaries, even more so with their lifestyle/training lineup. 

I've always been a Nike advocate, I love their athletes, their branding and their history.  Something needs to change.  

The LeBron line is strait up ugly (his kicks look like some damn Red Wing boots), KD8's are uninspired and the Kyrie's are almost as ugly as Dellavedova jumpshot.  At least the XI's overall silhouette is simple and elegant... but then again the heel of the black/purple colour looks like something a kid on MS Paint drew up.

IMO Nike has had it easy these past 10 years, because their athletes are so hyped up and famous, they can pretty much sell any garbage design and us folks will gobble them up at 200+ a pop.

Rant over.

 

[chrismasters]

Kobe sporting the BHMs at shoot around

 

[619destroyer858]

I can't off my bhms at $160 so $225 for anyone is out of the question

where did you scoop it for that price brah??

 

[Lizakers]

They bout to sell out now

 

[isthistobe]

Just got these in this color way is so trash. Struggle multicolor looks like McDonald's colors like that Jordan 7 sweater colorway. Can't believe y'all hyped these. The asg gonna be way better than this.

 

[Deleted member 107398]

I can't off my bhms at $160 so $225 for anyone is out of the question

where did you scoop it for that price brah??

I bought off 23 penny for $175, I'm tryna sell the pair though, too small for me.

 

[619destroyer858]

Just got these in this color way is so trash. Struggle multicolor looks like McDonald's colors like that Jordan 7 sweater colorway. Can't believe y'all hyped these. The asg gonna be way better than this.

its QS thats why its hyped brah

 

[silverbackhoney]

Wait, man, what?
Why buy something if you...
Nevermind that's enough niketalk for tonight.

 

[619destroyer858]

I bought off 23 penny for $175, I'm tryna sell the pair though, too small for me.

size??

 

[619destroyer858]

Wait, man, what?
Why buy something if you...
Nevermind that's enough niketalk for tonight.

i think he copied and paste the pic

 

[isthistobe]

Wait, man, what?
Why buy something if you...
Nevermind that's enough niketalk for tonight.

BHM month bruh, the 9s were better

 

[isthistobe]

its QS thats why its hyped brah

These gonna end up at outlets before the Achilles or asg

 

[ab doom]

Kobe got them Boys on! #bhm

 

[bohnthugs]

^^^We got Bob Villa up in here.

Lol. Half the cats in here are too young for that name to resonate. 

This dude....lmao

You remind me of my cousin he's an engineer always tweeking or building some ish to the point of it being unnecessary lol. you plan on ballin in these???

Everyone's complaining about the traction since day one. I come up with an easy way to potentially improve this issue and now its deemed "unnecessary"?

Go tell the dudes doing the sole swaps in the Flyknit thread that innovation is "unnecessary" 

 

[jflick]

These gonna end up at outlets before the Achilles or asg

Just cause YOU don't like them?

 

[kingjay718]

I really dislike Stance Socks.

 

[Deleted member 107398]

I bought off 23 penny for $175, I'm tryna sell the pair though, too small for me.

size??

11, I need a 11.5 instead smh

 

[superstarlord]

 

[crazygyy]

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