- 486
- 107
Let's get back to Kobe.
Kobe X Official Thread Elite Series ‘Elite Team’ April 18th, ‘Elevate’ May 15th, ‘Rose Gold’ June 5
- 435
- 556
cant wait to just wake up.. walk in tomorrow...lace up...pay then walk out
- 13,433
- 15,005
Greens will be copped. No 3M swoosh on them though?
- 20,216
- 4,203
I admit I haven't tried non-Nike performance shoes in a while.
I think I soured on other brands from when I was a kid and I wore Reebok, Puma and Brooks.
Nike just felt better to me.
I've tried on Adidas and they felt nice they still don't have that supreme luxury comfort some flagship Nikes have
When I hear people rave about other brands all I hear them rave about is the value relative to more expensive Nikes but I haven't heard them rave them this the best shoe ever like what you hear with Nikes
I think I soured on other brands from when I was a kid and I wore Reebok, Puma and Brooks.
Nike just felt better to me.
I've tried on Adidas and they felt nice they still don't have that supreme luxury comfort some flagship Nikes have
When I hear people rave about other brands all I hear them rave about is the value relative to more expensive Nikes but I haven't heard them rave them this the best shoe ever like what you hear with Nikes
jocruz89
Banned
- 870
- 124
To me, clutchfits are the best performance shoe I've ever worn On court. I literally forget I'm even wearing shoes when I'm playing in them... but, I'm super pumped for tomorrow. Had to sell off 4 pairs of Roshes and Bred 11's to get the lady's approval, and I got it. This is the most excited I've been about a shoe since the Python 8s.
As you can see, I wear shoes I like. I don't give a damn about hype.
Last edited:
- 79
- 122
Got the AS in the mail yesterday. I'm a sz 11 with wide feet, so I wear sz 11.5 Kobe 9s (no Sneaker Shield).
I really like the sole (walking around) as it's more plush than the 9. The engineered mesh outer is ok. I don't like how it bends and, in turn, warps the swoosh. It's just a look I don't like. Flyknit masks this element well. This is one of the major reasons I will be returning them. That and the pictures of the triangle details falling off with usage. The eyelets look/feel cheap. The swoosh looks cheap. It doesn't feel like a $200 shoe. The box and tissue are legit for 2 though.
The fade in the sole looks better in person and pops, but I just don't like fades (especially when they fade to Volt). The tongue isn't drastically taller than the 9s tongue. The heel tab is clean looking and futuristic but is pretty thin and might look whack after a little bendage.
The fit is larger than the 9. The 11.5 AS was very nice width-wise, but overall my heel would rise a bit (even with a Sneaker Shield). I wear my 9s untied, so the X would require me to tie them for a non-shifting fit. I'm going to go into the store to try on an 11. The 11.5 is very comfortable but I want to see if the 11 is perfect.
I haven't tried the traction on court, but it felt phenomenal walking around on a wooden floor. Almost like lightweight suction. The sole is awesome feel-wise.
Anyway, that's my experience. I cannot wait for a possible future flyknit as I'm loving the sole feel.
I really like the sole (walking around) as it's more plush than the 9. The engineered mesh outer is ok. I don't like how it bends and, in turn, warps the swoosh. It's just a look I don't like. Flyknit masks this element well. This is one of the major reasons I will be returning them. That and the pictures of the triangle details falling off with usage. The eyelets look/feel cheap. The swoosh looks cheap. It doesn't feel like a $200 shoe. The box and tissue are legit for 2 though.
The fade in the sole looks better in person and pops, but I just don't like fades (especially when they fade to Volt). The tongue isn't drastically taller than the 9s tongue. The heel tab is clean looking and futuristic but is pretty thin and might look whack after a little bendage.
The fit is larger than the 9. The 11.5 AS was very nice width-wise, but overall my heel would rise a bit (even with a Sneaker Shield). I wear my 9s untied, so the X would require me to tie them for a non-shifting fit. I'm going to go into the store to try on an 11. The 11.5 is very comfortable but I want to see if the 11 is perfect.
I haven't tried the traction on court, but it felt phenomenal walking around on a wooden floor. Almost like lightweight suction. The sole is awesome feel-wise.
Anyway, that's my experience. I cannot wait for a possible future flyknit as I'm loving the sole feel.
- 7,810
- 6,974
- 7,810
- 6,974
I think I am in on the blackouts. Sucker for purple Kobes.
- 120
- 64
I feel the same way when it comes to the shoe and my wide feet. Went up 1/2 on the 8s & 9s and it fits great while the 10s not so much. When I tried on the AS and walked around, I could feel like the upper popping around the medial side of the toe box. Still can't figure out why it is doing so. Could may be the upper or possibly going up a 1/2 size. I would like to try my normal wide width to see if they fit better.
- 6,918
- 745
at this rate seems like your gonna have all the lowsThe ASG's and the silk road i really disklike but i havent seen a colorway, that im dying to buy
- 7,810
- 6,974
5AMs are going back, may grab them on deep discount. Design is ok but the price is not cool with me. But I am a Laker fan and Kobe head, so its hard to resist each pair, yes.at this rate seems like your gonna have all the lows
The ASG's and the silk road i really disklike but i havent seen a colorway, that im dying to buy
- 13,468
- 14,141
Lewi returning shoes!? Whaaaat
- 82
- 81
Apologies if this has been covered already, been out of the thread for a week or 2. Got my asgs when they dropped, didn't try them on until today. Is anyone else having a sever pinch around the bottom of the big toe? I bought to ball in but ihad way too much discomfort when walking, wondering if I should try and break them in or just return?
- 2,704
- 2,275
- 43,567
- 27,873
anybody get through on SNS?
- 2,500
- 1,141
when i tried them on from straight out of the box, they were laced up extremely tight, maybe loosen up all the laces first and try again. these are kinda narrow though in general, might need to half size up.
- 13,538
- 10,481
Nope. It's amazing how quick they seemed to go.....at least in 11.5.
- 14,296
- 12,814
Yea sizes 10 & 10.5 disappeared too, never had a chance.
- 13,538
- 10,481
Did bots eat them up or did they just not have that many?
- 14,296
- 12,814
Not sure, I was trying to add to the cart as soon as the timer ended and never got anywhere.
- 13,538
- 10,481
Same here.....smh
- 7,810
- 6,974
I got thru on SNS. $144 shipped after 10% extra off with code SNEAKERS
- 116
- 51
I copped a size 10 successfully off SNS, I've had great success with them over the years, and gotta love a pair of Kobe Xs for 20 dollars under retail shipped
- 13,538
- 10,481
Rub it in guys
- 116
- 51
dammit lol didnt know about the code! still getting these under retail feels great
