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

[odysseus]

Since people were wondering earlier here's how these compare to the XX8 (both size 10):

Almost exactly the same height. The XX8 is flat up top while the 9 is slightly lower in the back then comes higher with the tongue. The XX8 looks noticeably sleeker while the 9 feels sleeker and truer to the foot, especially in the heel. The carbon pieces in the heel hug your foot better for incredible lockdown, kind of like the KD V Elite. Strangely the Kobes seem designed not to be laced all the way up: doing so blocks the logo, feels awkward/uncomfortable, and makes them almost impossible to put on.

Wearing one each really drives home the differences between Lunarlon and Zoom. Zoom gives you that familiar bounce and impact protection but since the bags don't flex the same the Kobes give you way more court feel and flexibility. The same goes for midfoot flex- the Kobe feels totally fluid in allowing movement while the XX8 is more responsive in springing back to neutral.

 

[hypebeast5]

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One of the corniest post i have seen lately

 

[monstercookies]

 
Since people were wondering earlier here's how these compare to the XX8 (both size 10):

Almost exactly the same height. The XX8 is flat up top while the 9 is slightly lower in the back then comes higher with the tongue. The XX8 looks noticeably sleeker while the 9 feels sleeker and truer to the foot, especially in the heel. The carbon pieces in the heel hug your foot better for incredible lockdown, kind of like the KD V Elite. Strangely the Kobes seem designed not to be laced all the way up: doing so blocks the logo, feels awkward/uncomfortable, and makes them almost impossible to put on.

Wearing one each really drives home the differences between Lunarlon and Zoom. Zoom gives you that familiar bounce and impact protection but since the bags don't flex the same the Kobes give you way more court feel and flexibility. The same goes for midfoot flex- the Kobe feels totally fluid in allowing movement while the XX8 is more responsive in springing back to neutral.

which one sits lower to da ground and which one more responsive/bouncy?

 

[kriztheanswer]

Ima go all in for the ASG

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

 
Guys please stop pm'ing me, checkout my last post on p.356

 

[richiemcfly]

Guys please stop pm'ing me, checkout my last post on p.356

i was just about to hit you up ... jk .. thanks for the info man


I hit up my buddy from LA but he's busy and can't make it out there before they close :x if only I would have found out earlier

 

[monstercookies]

mayne em kobes look better than xx8

 

[aznpride1150]

dang, i would love to have picked up a pair of size 9! not for myself, for NightWing2303 for those that follow performance reviews. wished he got a hand on a pair so been trying to look out for him to get him a pair for retail and do a review for general public before they have to buy them if they are not sire. hmu if you're interested in helping that cause. or message him personally. good luck to everyone getting them at SM.

 

[Leonard Washington]

Looks good next to its low top mc brethren View media item 791625

 

[odysseus]

 
which one sits lower to da ground and which one more responsive/bouncy?

Kobes are definitely lower to the ground while the the XX8 is ridiculously bouncier. They're responsive in different ways- the XX8 in the more traditional sense with the impact protection but that numbs your connection to the ground and slows you down ever so slightly.

I see aznpride beat me to the punch with the comparison. Thread's moving a mile a minute, feel free to ask questions. Man, I love product launches.

 

[t4t3r]

The xx8s are dope and awesome for playing in. Plus at least $75 cheaper (SE). Probably one of those decisions that comes down to preference in how each one feels/plays.

 

[richiemcfly]

@A1RMAN Yea man, i hope so. Just shot him a text seeing if he can drop by Nike SM tomorrow. Didn't mention anything about kobe since he's a lebron guy and hates kobe

 

[illest35]

As of 2pm NikeChi had 15 pair of size 12 Masterpiece's left.  I scored 2 for myself  . Will return in the am to do some more damage 

Bro don't horde up all the sz 12s my guy

I need just 1..

And now that everyone is putting Santa Monica on blast they will be gone tmoro for sure. Smh

No phone orders Monday from them it looks like..

 

[unclerukus]

 
Guys please stop pm'ing me, checkout my last post on p.356

My inbox is deceased also 

 

[negrera]

The xx8s are dope and awesome for playing in. Plus at least $75 cheaper (SE). Probably one of those decisions that comes down to preference in how each one feels/plays.

And the SE's can be had under retail now in many spots as well.  I've enjoyed playing in the SE's, but really am looking forward to trying out the 9's.

 

[water]

 

 

LMFAO..THOSE KOBES ARE 100% fake!...RYA KIDDIN ME!?..SMH

GS?

Those look like previously posted GS

 

Yall think theyre going to release unclaimed pairs for phone order tomorrow?

No

I hope 

 

[luong1209]

Don't understand how NTSF did RSVP again...For these and the Diamond Dunks.

 

[hi im c diggler]

i just hope wit this all week jordan restock possibility (courtesy of @iamtmcII), it makes it easier to cop dem all stars!

 

[gtfan712]

FYI, Nike Atlanta had only 3 pairs in most sizes.

 

[brymon]

I freaking love these shoes! So glad I was lucky to cop. View media item 791649View media item 791651View media item 791653

 

[tythomasc]

Yea need an 11 im posted by the basket ready for oop

 

[chunispoor]

Don't understand how NTSF did RSVP again...For these and the Diamond Dunks.

RSVP services just reserved them under random names. Nobody picked them up so they redid another RSVP.

 

[negrera]

 
My inbox is deceased also 

Sorry man 

.  Would actually make the drive; but I'm in Indiana right now, and we just got hit with another snowstorm.

 

[909mikey]

So if your order is still in process on NDC and you got confirmation email are we good?

 

[nikeairon]

Hate to burst y'all's bubbles but Santa Monica is all sold out now. Just called.