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

[arabianite3]

I'm usually a 9 in most ball shoes, but I literally had a whole width of a thumb in between my big toe and the front of the shoe.

I tried the 8.5 and it felt better, probably half of a thumb width of room.  I usually wear double socks or thick socks so this would be perfect.

I'm gonna really drill into these shoes.  I'm still happy with the first impression.

I really think people should try it in store first and even cop if it's on sale or within budget.

Take the shoe reviews with a grain of salt.. or at least find reviewer who has a similar game to you..

QFT

I tried on in store and was really impressed with the fit, flexibility and cushion. Will definitely get a pair for basketball once the right colorway comes out. All-Star edition maybe? (hopefully if one releases, I'm sure Derozan will have on an all star colorway).

 

[ajny88]

Anyone know when about ASG colorways drop?

 

[gwizzle]

Hopefully they have [emoji]128293[/emoji] id options too for all star

 

[big b 33]

For any Chi-town NTers hoping the price would drop. 

I need the white joints to get to this price. Got a gift card from work that'll still have $25 on it after this price. 

 

[Blue Mamba]

 
For any Chi-town NTers hoping the price would drop. 

I need the white joints to get to this price. Got a gift card from work that'll still have $25 on it after this price. 

For these to already be half off when this shoe is still pretty new shows Nike's full retail prices are BS. 

 

[montemex23]

Even at 79.99 stillpricey lol

 

[rfx45]

would not hesitate to get a pair for that price, hopefully it's true fot all FTL

but that FTL still has the XI Muse?

 

[big b 33]

 
For these to already be half off when this shoe is still pretty new shows Nike's full retail prices are BS. 

Exactly! I haven't seen this happen since they (stores in TN) cut the price of the Kobe 1 in half a week after it came out. Nike has gone up on price every year since the Kobe V. I understand they've added new tech to each shoe, but Nike has also become greedy. Although I personally love this shoe, it still should've been priced at $120 tops. Why pay more just cause it has Kobes' name on it but not any premium materials?

 

[big b 33]

Even at 79.99 stillpricey lol

 

[Black Lotus]

Even at 79.99 stillpricey lol

 

[rfx45]

For any Chi-town NTers hoping the price would drop. 

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So can anyone confirm this price and/or that FTL will price match?

 

[duke40]

So can anyone confirm this price and/or that FTL will price match?

I just showed the pic to my friend at FTL and he laughed and said "won't be long". Their's were still at $160.

 

[gundamzaku]

 

 

[arabianite3]

I just showed the pic to my friend at FTL and he laughed and said "won't be long". Their's were still at $160.

Damn and I was gonna make a run to ftl. I'm a sucker for a good, cheap pair of hoop shoes.

 

[rfx45]

So can anyone confirm this price and/or that FTL will price match?

I just showed the pic to my friend at FTL and he laughed and said "won't be long". Their's were still at $160.

I called the nearest FTL and was told to wait 6 months

I told her I'd make her a bet that it'll be discounted within a month and she just laughed.

 

[Blue Mamba]

I called the nearest FTL and was told to wait 6 months

I told her I'd make her a bet that it'll be discounted within a month and she just laughed.

Most Foot Locker employees are idiots. 

 

[rfx45]

 

[freeze]

Can't believe the grey ones were so limited. Did Nike pull the stock back because the sole was chipping?? I sent that pair back that I had with the chipped sole and they're nowhere to be found besides the high markup on Ebay

 

[motoyuki]

Seems like sole issues were common on that pair

 

[rfx45]

Iggy PEs
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[ajny88]

Iggy PEs
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Pretty much all the PEs are straight fire. This is one of my favs so far though.

 

[gundamzaku]

if we really want, can't we just Nike ID some of the PEs instead of waiting for Nike to release them, if ever???

 

[gundamzaku]

yup, that shot was unbelievable!  it was so painful to watch, and even now watching the replay.  but i knew it would be a tough road game for the dubs, however i assumed that whiteside would kill it in the paint even more!!  great win for the Heat!

 

[mastralf]

I'm just looking for a reason to cop the AD's right now lol. I am wanting to go in but I am just picking up whatever 11's are left while I can.$80

 

[motoyuki]

you can make something similar to iggy on iD, but there is no yellow option for the tongue logo and no swoosh speckling option.