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

[sk33termcg33]

It's really a preference thing. I like the bounce and responsiveness from zoom more than the plush shock absorption of air. Although full length air max feels great when I work out and lift, so it's really dependent on what I'm doing and even then, kinda just what I wanna go with for the day. But overall, I'd go zoom > air if I had to choose.

 

[bobj885]

I wore the air max edge today and my heel was hurting like crazy. Felt like the air max was a brick. what's your opinion on these two cushions , comfort-wise?

 

[rl_wayne]

It's really a preference thing. I like the bounce and responsiveness from zoom more than the plush shock absorption of air. Although full length air max feels great when I work out and lift, so it's really dependent on what I'm doing and even then, kinda just what I wanna go with for the day. But overall, I'd go zoom > air if I had to choose.

I feel the same way when it comes to max vs zoom. If I'm doing anything on court, I've always preferred zoom for the responsiveness over max and lunar. I also like how zoom makes me feel lower to the court, but if you're mainly a big man, you might like air max better just for more impact protection. I do kind of prefer the more cushioned feel that lunar or air max has for everyday casual wear, especially if I'm gonna just be out doing something for long periods, but zoom is my overall favorite.

 

[hypebeast5]

Any reason why only 4 retailers are carrying these?

I'm still confused

 

[s dubl]

Pretty sure will be the big chain stores, mom n pop spots are the ones that more than likely wont be receiving any.

 

[ohmygosher]

Any reason why only 4 retailers are carrying these?

I'm still confused

Footlocker, Inc flexing their muscle.

 

[isniker]

Elites in Dec & Jan seems a little early?

 

[hypebeast5]

Elites in Dec & Jan seems a little early?

I think it may just be a title for the shoe since they are limited to only 4 retailers now

 

[mister friendly]

Any reason why only 4 retailers are carrying these?

I'm still confused

Only 4 retailers?

 

[hypebeast5]

Any reason why only 4 retailers are carrying these?

I'm still confused

Only 4 retailers?

It's rumored that there will be only 4 US retailers meaning the only stores selling these could be footlockers, niketowns, foot actions, and eastbay

Or it could be some different stores but in total only 4 in the US

 

[s dubl]

Don't get too worried... Think about where you got your last 5-10 pairs of Kobes from. I'd say at least 90% of my last Kobe purchases have been from Nikestore.

 

[hypebeast5]

Yea true but why just 4 seems silly like they wanna limit the number of sales of the shoes

They just pushing Lebrons and KDs way more even tho I think Kobe's could sell way more if they were more widely available

 

[babylon]

Yea true but why just 4 seems silly like they wanna limit the number of sales of the shoes

They just pushing Lebrons and KDs way more even tho I think Kobe's could sell way more if they were more widely available

it's all about the hype. they'd rather guarantee a sell out by sending 1 fsr than sending 4 fsr and having them sit for weeks.

creates a buzz on the shoe

 

[kobeoverbron]

they're not creating hype. This shoe will be limited by default. Flyknit always meant lower quantities. The demand for Kobes and the demand for regular Flyknit racers cannot be compared, supply will be low for sure. Based off of the market's needs of course.

 

[captainjackson]

4 retailers but i'd bet all 4 will get a large amount to sell.

 

[c4]

I click on this thread daily knowing damn well pics haven't surfaced yet

 

[hypebeast5]

I click on this thread daily knowing damn well pics haven't surfaced yet

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[s dubl]

 

[eds824]

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[jslimm 1985]

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*I'M STEALING THIS*

 

[c4]

lol

 

[kobeoverbron]

I think that pic was taken inside the Nike campus

 

[dmxgod]

Nike and Kobe always wait until the last minute to really show us the first colorways that will release in December..the anticipation IS KILLIN ME!!!

 

[kobeoverbron]

Who said this releases in Dec tho?

 

[jmadidas2001]

Kobe 9 won't release in December...probably not going to see the first colorway hit retail until the ASG 2014...

JM