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Kobe had an awesome game...
...still no way in hell am I buying those elites for retail though
#outletorbust
Lol, Qft.
Lol, Qft.
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amazing game for Kobe and his posse especially Pau,D12 and Blake
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That pic you mentioned was of Tabo Sefalosha in last years Playoffs/Finals. But those were the VIs I believe, not the VIIs. He also wore them the year before, I think, when the Mavs won the Title.
But you're right by saying if the Elite was such an enormous upgrade, Kobe woulda been wearing em.weeks ago...The Lakers needed all the help they could get.
Nike marketing is playing a part in Kobe wearing the Elites early...IMO.
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These were some sick looking ids...anyone have close ups?
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like u said I think nike does have a say in kobe wearing the elites early but also if anything they would also prolly refrain him from wearing.an."elite" shoe too early IMO we wont know until they make the playoffs
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Got my shipping conf fron kb24 easter restock 
Also great win, Mamba went ham in the elites
Also great win, Mamba went ham in the elites
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For so much of the season kobe wore sulfurs, even on nationally televised games. I don't doubt Nike had plans for him to release CW in the playoffs. Well 3 more games maybe we see a new CW.
After gradients and inlines I'm really done with Kobe's (I hope)
After gradients and inlines I'm really done with Kobe's (I hope)
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Elites or not, Kobe probably has custom insoles for his shoes either way so besides the upper being different, I don't see how the elites would be a huge upgrade for him. It would be a slight upgrade for the average consumer because of the forefoot/heel zoom and possibly an enhanced fit
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I guarantee if the elites were superior he would have had them all season. Kobe would have all the normal cw's made with everything the "elite" brings. Nike will make him what he wants. Theyre not better, its just another shoe, another gimmick. nothing wrong at all with purchasing them, colorway looks sweet, just not a better quality shoe. Kobe knows elites exist, he wouldnt wait for playoffs to wear them. Kobe has more clout with nike than that.
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The game worn PEs I posted waaaaaay back in the thread, dude that owns em says regular lunarlon just like the release versions.
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In a 'Best Case' scenario from Nike's standpoint, the Lakers would have already sewn up a Playoff spot weeks ago, and plans to debut the Kobe 8 Elite would be ready for Game 1 of the 1st round...
The Lakers threw a big monkeywrench in that plan, so now Nike is nervous that Vino may not get the chance to actually play in a Playoff game this season. So how would we showcase Kobe wearing his $220 shoe that they need to sell...have him wear them now.
But Kobe's so focused right now for these next 5 games, he could drop 45/5/5 in some houseshoes....
The Lakers threw a big monkeywrench in that plan, so now Nike is nervous that Vino may not get the chance to actually play in a Playoff game this season. So how would we showcase Kobe wearing his $220 shoe that they need to sell...have him wear them now.
But Kobe's so focused right now for these next 5 games, he could drop 45/5/5 in some houseshoes....
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true, BUT what about the flywire?
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just keep winning Kobe and co.,,IN or NOT in the postseason,,Kobe 8's will go on as planned.
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In a 'Best Case' scenario from Nike's standpoint, the Lakers would have already sewn up a Playoff spot weeks ago, and plans to debut the Kobe 8 Elite would be ready for Game 1 of the 1st round...
The Lakers threw a big monkeywrench in that plan, so now Nike is nervous that Vino may not get the chance to actually play in a Playoff game this season. So how would we showcase Kobe wearing his $220 shoe that they need to sell...have him wear them now.
But Kobe's so focused right now for these next 5 games, he could drop 45/5/5 in some houseshoes....
Kobe is on a serious MISSION these last few games of the season
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true regardless theyre designed to his.specifications like lebron shoes have a square toe box for his square like toes XD to kobe the glass composite shank may be just fine but to some it has cracked therefore the needed use of actual carbon fiber? 0.o would love to c if it does hold up without cracking on someone's whos shank has cracked
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I wonder why they release June 1? Weird huh?
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been thinking about that maybe they'll drop a home n away version all white.elites on the 20th n all black elites on the 1st maybe who knows though it seems awkward kobe to only get a black upper n KD n bron get white uppers *shrugs*
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June 1st is the Saturday before the NBA Finals start. Perfect day by Nike's thinking to drop some more basketball shoes.
But Nike is releasing SO MANY shoes starting this weekend, it's ridiculous. Dudes will be happy Nike decided to space out some of these release dates throughout the summer.
I just need May 11, 25 and whatever day Nike decides to drop the Amnesties (if they actually do).
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I'm surprised Nike gave Kobe the elites to wear considering his horrible "new shoe game record".
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^^Nike's thinking "Kobe BETTER wear these $220 shoes we tryin to pawn off to the public...he may not get the chance next weekend! "
Nike already had plans of changing the nickname of the Superhero joints to the "Gone Fishin'"...
Kobe ain't gonna let that happen!!!
Nike already had plans of changing the nickname of the Superhero joints to the "Gone Fishin'"...
Kobe ain't gonna let that happen!!!
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$220? It says they're $200, ~216 with tax if that's what you're including?
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$200 for the Superheroes, $220 for the Black/Gold because they're +enabled I think.
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Love hooping in 8s...
