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THE OFFICIAL KOBE 9 THREAD ****** WHAT THE KOBE RELEASED ******** BHM RELEASE 1/19
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- Dec 14, 2004
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My OG pair of The Kobe just came in. Thought I would do a quick comparison. Almost a 15 year difference between these shoes 
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After seeing that pic of the gold pair, I'm buying them
My girl will be leaving me soon.
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After seeing that pic of the gold pair, I'm buying them
My girl will be leaving me soon.
- Dec 12, 2013
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The gold swoosh is what seals the deal on the Elite Golds. I want them, but not sure if I'll buy them, but probably will lol!
Really happy with Nike comin thru with all this good stuff. I don't worry about what I can't get and what is super exclusive or unattainable in the US. Most of the time, the Euros and Aussies have to fight hard for what we get on shelves here. Plus, most of us have way too many sneakers to worry about not getting a couple colorways that came out overseas. When you feel bad about what you can't get, go look at all the heat in your closet!
Really happy with Nike comin thru with all this good stuff. I don't worry about what I can't get and what is super exclusive or unattainable in the US. Most of the time, the Euros and Aussies have to fight hard for what we get on shelves here. Plus, most of us have way too many sneakers to worry about not getting a couple colorways that came out overseas. When you feel bad about what you can't get, go look at all the heat in your closet!
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Exactly what I would be worried about .
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Digging the comparison. I love the original adidas Kobe. I remember being in 5th wanting a pair so bad. Great comparison.My OG pair of The Kobe just came in. Thought I would do a quick comparison. Almost a 15 year difference between these shoes
After seeing that pic of the gold pair, I'm buying themMy girl will be leaving me soon.
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Good question. I ran into the same issue with the Bamboo XX8. Very white, still DS in closet.
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I would just use these for shooting around in the gym, and then use my Inspirations for game use.
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Diggin the new Elite gear.
mribonit
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To much white for me any little smudge and these will get dirty quick
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Facts! Lmao.
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^^^^ I'm still rolling with them. A little dirt never killed me before.
But Yellowing on the soles do.
Does white Flyknit Yellow over time?
But Yellowing on the soles do.
Does white Flyknit Yellow over time?
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- Jul 8, 2009
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Those White/Gold Elites are crack! 
s dubl
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I had this pair. Wore em one time, was probably the most careful I've ever been with a pair of shoes and they still got dirty as hell. On top of that, the dirt didn't come off, just smeared when I tried to clean it. White flyknit is a no go for me.
- Dec 28, 2012
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I agree, esp if i decide to ball in my shoes, I just expect them to get dirty no matter what color. Its not a big deal imo, its basketball..it happens. playing indoors is not as bad also. yellow soles though...
^^^^ I'm still rolling with them. A little dirt never killed me before.
But Yellowing on the soles do.
Does white Flyknit Yellow over time?
those runners above...do look impossible to keep clean though...i feel like white kobe flyknit wont be as bad (I hope)
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here's the link for the gold elites if you guys want to see some more pics
http://www.nicekicks.com/2014/04/09/nike-kobe-9-elite-gold-officially-unveiled/
http://www.nicekicks.com/2014/04/09/nike-kobe-9-elite-gold-officially-unveiled/
- Dec 14, 2004
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Nike, please stop making 9s. My heart and my wallet can't take anymore. Showtimes this weekend and now this white and gold pair......****
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They the same Nike Pics. Just bigger. Thanks anyways. Still Skylar Diggin them.
- May 8, 2013
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I actually can't wait for superheros now, Looking closer at that yellow/teal flyknit....
I like the color mixing on the flyknit. Too many black/white/grey pairs so far.
- Sep 29, 2008
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I actually can't wait for superheros now, Looking closer at that yellow/teal flyknit....
Agree. I plan to lace swap with white tho
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I'm not sure where or how he gets all his PE's, but dude has had a serious sneaker obsession for a long time. He's got more than 2000 pairs
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/30/sports/basketball/nbas-hottest-rivalry-sneaker-collections.html
- Nov 15, 2013
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Not all about points. He's a good defensive player and can hit the three so you can't really leave him open. But I'm thinking the same thing why is he getting all the IX's. All we ever see is Iggy, Pj, Swaggy, DeRozan, not sure who else rocks these 9's. Just an odd bunch. All good players but really random.
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The XDR's released here in Asia are definitely better for outdoor use. You can tell just by the feeling the outsole and comparing to a regular version - the XDR is less pliable and harder to the touch.
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He's paid by Nike like the article said. Besides they need as many players to promote Kobe's shoe since he's been out practically the whole season.
Look at all the Nike schools that promoted the different lines. Details got even hotter after Julius Randle wore them for the Final Four.
But then again the damn resellers cop most of the pairs so us Kobe fans are still stuck paying their ransom, I mean prices.
It just sickens me to no end seeing the amount of shoes on ebay and CL and the markup on them.
There's no end in sight for us true fans and for that we pay the price.
Showtime is gonna be the same too. Snatched up by the resellers who prey on us who decides after RD that it's a must have, so if you're on the fence about them or any shoe in fact, just buy first and return them if you really don't like them instead of paying them reseller prices.
Look at all the Nike schools that promoted the different lines. Details got even hotter after Julius Randle wore them for the Final Four.
But then again the damn resellers cop most of the pairs so us Kobe fans are still stuck paying their ransom, I mean prices.
It just sickens me to no end seeing the amount of shoes on ebay and CL and the markup on them.
There's no end in sight for us true fans and for that we pay the price.
Showtime is gonna be the same too. Snatched up by the resellers who prey on us who decides after RD that it's a must have, so if you're on the fence about them or any shoe in fact, just buy first and return them if you really don't like them instead of paying them reseller prices.
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those kobes releasing on june 6th
