OFFICIAL NIKE KOBE 8 SYSTEM THREAD

[necro892003]

footlocker i just got my grape 5's from said they doing a raffle for the fades -__- every shoe doesnt need a raffle. im almost certain u can wake up when they first open and grab ur pair. dont let them slip past the first day though

 

[geoff2005]

I got lucky and found them on CL for only $20 over retail. 

sometimes i laugh because we including me finds that sentence as a deal....sigh

 

[tjonpoint]

Are people really rocking Kobes without socks? They that comfy?

 

[invalid flow]

If OP is going down that route, then my vote is for the pythons. They seem to be the most easily available and should be easy to double cop.

yeah was gonna say python or volt since they r not part of his 7

 

[piston honda]

sometimes i laugh because we including me finds that sentence as a deal....sigh

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll eventually find a similar deal for the xmas and bhms. 

 

[raiders4life13]

does anyone know if Finishline will be carrying the Purple Gradients/Fades on May 11 online or in store?

 

[logan2015]

I'm pretty sure there's a difference in the cushion set up, plus the Kobes have yeah engineered mesh. Just because its the same colorway doesn't mean it's the same shoe...

Whether its worth whatever mark up, that's a different story and up to whoever chooses to purchase....

Yeah these preorder prices are pretty dang steep but I fell in love with the Mambacurials the moment I saw them so I'm willing to pull the trigger...just means I'm gonna have to pass on a different release next month that's all.

 

[mjrod1985]

Are people really rocking Kobes without socks? They that comfy?

Have you ever heard of no-show socks?

 

[sk33termcg33]

Kobe 8 Elite Review:

After about 3 separate sessions of hooping at 1.5 hrs/session, this is what I've noticed so far:

- the lockdown is crazy compared to the original 8. The EM over time tends to lose its rigidity and becomes really flexible (my sulfurs are the ones I've hopped in most since December and they have become so roomy in toebox area). With the dynamic fly wire, I can see this not becoming an issue, as I used to double sock with the sulfurs to ease this problem)

- the carbon fiber heel clip is ok not great but it does seen a little better than the protruding TPU plate I believe used on the regular 8. Lockdown is better in the heel because of this, but it's nothing of a drastic improvement

- the tongue was my main problem with what I considered a perfect shoe with the regular 8s. Such a small change as to add padding feels so much better, especially for those of us that tie our laces tight.

- my main love for the shoe comes with the forefoot and heel zoom insert. At first these things hurt like hell, because it is narrow as hell. Kinda reminded me of the VII for the first 5 mins of putting on the shoe but after walking in them the cushlon zoom insert starts the molding process. Much better than the VIIs cause there is no sock liner on top if the footbed for the insert so its easier to break in if that makes sense. The bounce you get, especially in the heel, is great ( Im sure those with Supernaturals can attest to this). The forefoot zoom is not as noticeable till you make that hard cut with your balls of your feet and then you get that spring in your step. For those that have experienced a worn out lunar insert, this feels pretty damn good

That's all for now but I will post again tomorrow after a few more games today. Hope this helps some people in here! Sort for any typos and weird looking sentences, I did this on my phone lol

 

[nixonjames]

Wait,what is the point of deconstructing the kobe 8's?

prolly helps with reverse engineering better fakes :/

 

[illest35]

Are people really rocking Kobes without socks? They that comfy?

Have you ever heard of no-show socks?

No sox is the best

No show sox is like puttin on a jimmy

 

[tjonpoint]

Of course I heard of no show socks. Someone a couple pages back posted about rocking these with no socks about the fit

 

[invalid flow]

Kobe 8 Elite Review:

After about 3 separate sessions of hooping at 1.5 hrs/session, this is what I've noticed so far:

- the lockdown is crazy compared to the original 8. The EM over time tends to lose its rigidity and becomes really flexible (my sulfurs are the ones I've hopped in most since December and they have become so roomy in toebox area). With the dynamic fly wire, I can see this not becoming an issue, as I used to double sock with the sulfurs to ease this problem)

- the carbon fiber heel clip is ok not great but it does seen a little better than the protruding TPU plate I believe used on the regular 8. Lockdown is better in the heel because of this, but it's nothing of a drastic improvement

- the tongue was my main problem with what I considered a perfect shoe with the regular 8s. Such a small change as to add padding feels so much better, especially for those of us that tie our laces tight.

- my main love for the shoe comes with the forefoot and heel zoom insert. At first these things hurt like hell, because it is narrow as hell. Kinda reminded me of the VII for the first 5 mins of putting on the shoe but after walking in them the cushlon zoom insert starts the molding process. Much better than the VIIs cause there is no sock liner on top if the footbed for the insert so its easier to break in if that makes sense. The bounce you get, especially in the heel, is great ( Im sure those with Supernaturals can attest to this). The forefoot zoom is not as noticeable till you make that hard cut with your balls of your feet and then you get that spring in your step. For those that have experienced a worn out lunar insert, this feels pretty damn good

That's all for now but I will post again tomorrow after a few more games today. Hope this helps some people in here! Sort for any typos and weird looking sentences, I did this on my phone lol

damit u got me interested in the kobe8 elite series again >.< lol to me all the new features of the shoe isnt that important, however the new insole is a completely diff matter.  cos i dont really like green shoes i havent even bothered goin in to try on a pair but come 1st of june i will go into footlocker and try them on ( black elite ) and i just wanna say, i appreciate the short review on the superhero8 and future add-on.  frankly i dont c 2 many people reviewing shoes on here, i know not every1 plays and just rock them casually and i respect that, but its real good to c more in-depth look into the shoe we all like/love.

repped

 

[sk33termcg33]

damit u got me interested in the kobe8 elite series again >.

 

[sk33termcg33]

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[sk33termcg33]

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[ginocadao]

does anybody know when the kobe8 PS elite gold series will be released in Hong Kong and where?

 

[la kb24]

Idk when in hong kong but here in US they release june 1st so I'm guessing they get it early before

 

[ginocadao]

^ hey thanks man! you know how much they retail for in the US?

 

[mjrod1985]

No sox is the best

No show sox is like puttin on a jimmy

Lmao

 

[la kb24]

$200 like the other elites

 

[coreyjay23]

Missed out on the Grapes to get the Easter Kobe's for $20 dollars over retail. I feel real great about my decision.

 

[dar228]

Missed out on the Grapes to get the Easter Kobe's for $20 dollars over retail. I feel real great about my decision.

Good pickup. You will be more happier with them than the Grapes.

 

[Black Lotus]

^ hey thanks man! you know how much they retail for in the US?

$200 like the other elites

$220 the gold n black elites will be + enabled unlike the heros

 

[dark steel]

Missed out on the Grapes to get the Easter Kobe's for $20 dollars over retail. I feel real great about my decision.

As well you should...