Thanks! I've worn Kobe's before but was VERY disappointed with the 7's last year. I've heard nothing but good things about the 8's. I've kind of sat on the sidelines for some of the GR colorways to go on sale but all of them seem to be selling out or only scatter sizes are left. I don't know if Nike made less quantities of the 8's or if consumers are buying through the stock. This blitz blue colorway was too nice to take that chance so I ended up paying retail and don't regret it one bit.welcome to the system you will not be disappointed