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the ankle padding looks thicker on the XI...could be the reason why the shoe is slightly longer
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Quick drop-in midsole comparison shots w/ a Kobe 8 -- the heel/midfoot zone definitely thicker lunar but the forefoot is similar in thickness to the Kobe 8's
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It'll be helpful if you labeled which was which. Instead of guessing which midsole was the 8 or 11.
Sorry - shouldn't have assumed that most know what the 8 insert looks likeAhhh, gotcha. Thanks
VNDSYea, just a few times
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Ripped for the comparison photo.
I found the XI to be very slightly longer, but not by much. In my opinion, it's not as narrow-feeling as the IX and the X though. BTW...those are all 9.5s.
How does the length feel?I received my 11's today. The flyknit definitely feels more like flyknit but is still stiff.
Feel a little longer than the X's. Not really noticeable to me.How does the length feel?
Wow. Now the Achillies colorway looks lazy next to the Xmas
I found the XI to be very slightly longer, but not by much. In my opinion, it's not as narrow-feeling as the IX and the X though. BTW...those are all 9.5s.
Wow. Now the Achillies colorway looks lazy next to the Xmas
Anyone have leads to buying full length zoom inserts on the aftermarket? I've tried looking for inserts at stores like FTL, SA, *****, etc.
I bought some earlier this year on eBay, I just looked and couldn't find any.
I tried them once but they made the shoe too tight so they're just sitting right now.
What were they called if you don't mind my asking?
Tough to say, fam. I'm extremely picky about sizing (and I don't even have the luxury of half-sizes), so when I have any doubt I usually order both sizes and return one. That's why NDC is my go-to because their returns are so fast and easy. But if you've always gone 11.5 on Kobes and you HAD to get one, I'd say go for the 11.5. The 11 could be a tad big lengthwise but fit too snug.I'm iffy about what size...all my kobes are 11.5...I'm a true 11 who has to goul 1/2 sz on kobes, but these...??