THE OFFICIAL NIKE KOBE FOOTWEAR THREAD: RIP LEGEND 1978-2020. MAMBA FOREVER | 8-24-24

[Patchenhz]

For real. How does the Polka Dot pairs even make it to the sampling phase
Although I will say if you remove the Polka Dots then those are two very fire pairs

basically Vanessa has all green lights

 

[nice jahb]

I love how sneaker websites always try to put some blurbs about a shoe and know nothing of the meaning.

California Mountain Snake is a Double Entendre. Yes it has to do with Kobe's career and life in California, but most importantly it's the antithesis of his nickname "Black Mamba." Elle Driver's (Darryl Hannah's character in Kill Bill) DVA codename was "California Mountain Snake." Maybe I kept that one because it was my favorite. I ain't coppin' these though.

Anyways, I like the Eagles colorway, especially since the sole is just white. Swoosh throws it off a little, but it's still the best one to me. The Iron Man Elites aren't bad, but the gold makes it a little too much for me. Would've been better with that part being red. Those could've supplemented the Vanilla Ice SB's I never got.

 

[illustrayt]

IN on the Minnies! Wish they did that Iron Man cw in a low cut. Toads are a maybe…

 

[blacklion23]

Ironman 9s, CA Mountain Snake, and Eagles are decent.

If I’m not mistaken Mache or another customizer made a Ironman 9 or Air Mag…

 

[ap24]

I like the dusty pinks and the mountain snakes, but the rest are not for me

I don’t mind trying new things, but we still haven’t seen a lot of classic pairs

 

[g-time]

I agree I’d like to see more classics, but you have to remember she’s/nike’s trying to sustain this like Jordan brand. They’re trying to make it last and continue on.

Mountain snakes, dusty pinks and maybe eagles I’m interested in.

 

[Magic33]

Meh

Should just release the 8 milk snakes.

PE's are better than these. Are these supposed to be women's exclusives, because half of them are

Eagles are ok, but I'm not wearing anything Eagles

 

[g-time]

It’d be essentially the 2nd eagles colorway considering the Girl dad’s were based off his eagles beanie.

 

[ap24]

I agree I’d like to see more classics, but you have to remember she’s/nike’s trying to sustain this like Jordan brand. They’re trying to make it last and continue on.

Mountain snakes, dusty pinks and maybe eagles I’m interested in.

For sure. I get the strategy

I also recognize they’ve dropped stuff like the FTB 11s, which I never thought I’d own

Hope they continue to drop shoes that relate to his career and achievements. For example, would really like to see finals 4s and 5s for the anniversary of those chips

 

[vnolab]

What performance advantage does a player have when you turn the entire upper into canvas and cute little embroidered rose petals on it? Leave that for a separate Kobe lifestyle shoe.

Not to mention the shoe looks like grandma's furniture. Shoe looking like it comes with plastic wrap for your couch at home.

"Bellissima" is a great concept, but TERRIBLE execution.

 

[Mr Dink]

I like the mountain snakes…

 

[ap24]

What performance advantage does a player have when you turn the entire upper into canvas and cute little embroidered rose petals on it? Leave that for a separate Kobe lifestyle shoe.

Not to mention the shoe looks like grandma's furniture. Shoe looking like it comes with plastic wrap for your couch at home.

"Bellissima" is a great concept, but TERRIBLE execution.

The funny thing is, with the 6s, they could print that same design on the upper without losing any performance benefit

 

[vnolab]

The funny thing is, with the 6s, they could print that same design on the upper without losing any performance benefit

Just getting rid of the snakeskin on the upper should be crime. It was literally a part of Kobe's identity

Wait is that wide satin ribbon-style laces I see on these?...

These MUST be a personal pair for Vanessa.

 

[nikekid6]

basically Vanessa has all green lights

i see why she hasnt gotten many (if any) designer brand collabs

respectfully of course

 

[vnolab]

 

[blacklion23]

Lee Baron just had Mambacurials up for a hot second. Looks like they pulled em.

 

[therealest1]

 

[nice jahb]

They really should change the name just to "5 Am" and leave it at that.

Just my two cents, especially since we already decided that "Glass Blue" was better than "Helicopters."

 

[Patchenhz]

Post in thread 'Nike Kobe 10 Protro - August 2026'

Jul 14, 2026

FTL canada

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[Beeb2407]

Post in thread 'Nike Kobe 10 Protro - August 2026'

Jul 14, 2026

FTL canada

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Ohhh ok. Was about to say.... 235?!.... then saw Canada

 

[eltigre]

Looks like my Daughter and I will both attempt to cop those Minnie 6's.

 

[sneakers&soda]

So hopefully will see a bunch of 10's being released. Just need a colourway I like now lol

 

[Beeb2407]

Anyone looking for CC ROY sz 11.5?

 

[therealest1]

 

[therealest1]