THE OFFICIAL KOBE 9 THREAD ****** WHAT THE KOBE RELEASED ******** BHM RELEASE 1/19

[andersonjames]

 
I just hate how the whole Kobe 9 line has been handled by Nike. First off, I just don't like the high tops. They should've just been lows the entire time. Second, there are WAY too many colorways of the elite highs being released, many of which should've been on the low elites. Third, the elite highs are overshadowing the EMs. The EMs should be the Kobe that sells out like the 8's, but they're sitting on shelves because of all the focus on the Elites. 

Don't agree with any of that. People always seem to see shoe releases as an either/or thing, when that is not always the case.

Nike is making 4 separate products here - Elite High, Elite Low, EM, EXT. (5 if you count the lifestyle joint). Oh, and ID versions of both lows.

You don't like highs, but the highs are not marketed to you then, so why be bothered? Clearly there is a market for them, and not releasing them would have been a lost business opportunity. Too many CW's of highs would be evident if they were sitting, but even the slow movers have sold out. Thinking that the CW "should've been on the low elites" is either/or thinking again, and it's possible those CW's only exist because of the larger, and more expensive template of the highs.

Elite highs (and lows) should overshadow the EM's, they are the Elite version. It's what Kobe just wore on media day, it's the one he wanted them to make. How could a shoe with carbon fiber and flyknit not overshadow an engineered mesh version without carbon? EM's are sitting because compared to the luxury/high end (Elite) products, they are boring, and just the next iteration of the last couple game shoes. Some of the CW's do sell out, but the biggest failing of the EM's seems to be just bad CW's - that is why they are sitting. Good CW's sell out, and the "eh" ones go to discount.

I don't expect to want or like every CW of any version of any shoe. I have all 4 versions, in various combos, but do not have a complete set of any version. I think they've done a great job overall.

 

[ootherocoo]

 

 
I just hate how the whole Kobe 9 line has been handled by Nike. First off, I just don't like the high tops. They should've just been lows the entire time. Second, there are WAY too many colorways of the elite highs being released, many of which should've been on the low elites. Third, the elite highs are overshadowing the EMs. The EMs should be the Kobe that sells out like the 8's, but they're sitting on shelves because of all the focus on the Elites. 

Don't agree with any of that. People always seem to see shoe releases as an either/or thing, when that is not always the case.

Nike is making 4 separate products here - Elite High, Elite Low, EM, EXT. (5 if you count the lifestyle joint). Oh, and ID versions of both lows.

You don't like highs, but the highs are not marketed to you then, so why be bothered? Clearly there is a market for them, and not releasing them would have been a lost business opportunity. Too many CW's of highs would be evident if they were sitting, but even the slow movers have sold out. Thinking that the CW "should've been on the low elites" is either/or thinking again, and it's possible those CW's only exist because of the larger, and more expensive template of the highs.

Elite highs (and lows) should overshadow the EM's, they are the Elite version. It's what Kobe just wore on media day, it's the one he wanted them to make. How could a shoe with carbon fiber and flyknit not overshadow an engineered mesh version without carbon? EM's are sitting because compared to the luxury/high end (Elite) products, they are boring, and just the next iteration of the last couple game shoes. Some of the CW's do sell out, but the biggest failing of the EM's seems to be just bad CW's - that is why they are sitting. Good CW's sell out, and the "eh" ones go to discount.

I don't expect to want or like every CW of any version of any shoe. I have all 4 versions, in various combos, but do not have a complete set of any version. I think they've done a great job overall.

i agree with you.  Its different strokes for different folks.  I love the high elites.  The next man may hate them, its all good with me.  I'm not a giant fan of the EMs, but others love them, thats also fine.

 

[andersonjames]

My humble "collection"

Well, if I could only keep 2 of my pairs, it would likely be these 2, so good job!

 

[Deleted member 107398]

To complete a full set I would have:

Masterpieces (own)
Beethovens (want)
Crimsons (will try to cop down the line)

 

[isniker]

I would take that trade and run...

Id take that trade. V's > 9s.

I second this. I need P1's and P5's in my life.

i'll probably take the trade, another option was the mps, but i know i wouldn't wear those that much

 

[tigo0240]

Definitely make that trade.

 

[urn0tlike]

i'll probably take the trade, another option was the mps, but i know i wouldn't wear those that much

If your a fan of the highs, its worth it. Both better than the MC lows. I dont like the highs so my choice would be Vs.

 

[jrobbins3]

For anyone still searching for the UNI Red Lows....

http://www.footlocker.com/product/m...-9-mens/kobe-bryant/red/black/?cm=searchkobe9

If it doesn't allow you to add to your cart, just call customer service and they'll do it for you.

I ended up copping a second pair.

 

[Blue Mamba]

NIke KB Mentality "4AM" 

During Kobe's 2013 China tour, he woke up his players at 4 AM to teach them about mental toughness

 

[sneakercrazy616]

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[ricanmamba]

Feel like Im the only dude in Milwaukee who has a kobe collection View media item 1208105

 

[jacktown83]

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New angles of the EXT'S..

 

[eds824]

 
NIke KB Mentality "4AM" 

is this custom? looks interesting

 

[slwilke13]

Look at all the 9's! (Boxes)

Is it just me or do those lows look different?

 

[lypac]

I think kobe is wearing highs.

 

[slwilke13]

I think kobe is wearing highs.

i mean the ones on the right they look like the tovens but with black bottoms

 

[lypac]

i mean the ones on the right they look like the tovens but with black bottoms

I think those are ems.

 

[slwilke13]

maybe an id then.... damn

 

[rl_wayne]

I like the EXT mids, but those highs are :x

 

[slwilke13]

I wish they would do a elite low in green! That would make my life!

 

[hypebeast5]

For anyone still searching for the UNI Red Lows....

http://www.footlocker.com/product/m...-9-mens/kobe-bryant/red/black/?cm=searchkobe9


If it doesn't allow you to add to your cart, just call customer service and they'll do it for you.


I ended up copping a second pair.

Elite lows run tts?

 

[phillishoes]

Elite lows run tts?

it depends on your pair, some might fit tts, but for the most part elite lows need a half size up.

 

[hypebeast5]

Elite lows run tts?

it depends on your pair, some might fit tts, but for the most part elite lows need a half size up.

Thanks man im a 10.5 and the last available size is 10 so im def passing

 

[rl_wayne]

Definitely wouldn't recommend going down half a size on the elite lows

 

[abuch47]

New angles of the EXT'S..

not liking the back, do they have a tag inside the tongue? can we see bottom of sole as well