- 2,538
- 1,458
- Joined
- Aug 7, 2010
Tell me you haven't played in Kobes before without telling me.
Nike Lebron 20
- Thread in 'Nike' Thread starter Started by Blue Mamba,
- Start date
- 2,538
- 1,458
- Joined
- Aug 7, 2010
WHAT ARE THOSE?!
- 742
- 1,152
- Joined
- Aug 16, 2018
Some customs made by a fellow NTer by FrankMartinDesigns
- 22,694
- 45,854
- Joined
- Apr 16, 2014
Kobe's are good but I don't think his statement was that off the wall. Especially when you consider how much older the most popular Kobe's are compared to these.
I would hope a 2023 shoe is better than a 10+ year old Nike performance basketball shoe. Still comes down to preference at the end of the day.
- 603
- 1,182
- Joined
- Jun 3, 2013
I feel like people just think Kobe's are like Jesus shoes or something. Yeah they're good but they're not the greatest basketball shoes invented, just my opinion though haha
- 4,848
- 7,370
- Joined
- Jan 2, 2014
Frank did an o job!
- 22,694
- 45,854
- Joined
- Apr 16, 2014
The shoe with an extra 13 years of technology and innovation SHOULD be better than Kobe 6's to play in lol.
I like playing in my KD 3 retros because it reminds me of the shoes I played in back in high school, they're great but I'd be lying if I said they're better than some of these current shoes out right now.
I like playing in my KD 3 retros because it reminds me of the shoes I played in back in high school, they're great but I'd be lying if I said they're better than some of these current shoes out right now.
- 22,694
- 45,854
- Joined
- Apr 16, 2014
Sentimental attachment. I get it.
- 2,538
- 1,458
- Joined
- Aug 7, 2010
Obviously comes down to personal preference but if you look across the NBA, way more players hooping in Kobes than LeBrons.
I love the XXs, but they’re nowhere near Kobe 5s for me.
- 22,694
- 45,854
- Joined
- Apr 16, 2014
Is that because the shoe performs better or because of Kobe's tragic passing? Once again I'm not saying Kobe's aren't great to play in at all. I LOVE late 2000's -early 2010's hyperfuse and flywire shoes.
Peak Nike Basketball era for sure and I miss it.
- 3,202
- 2,725
- Joined
- Feb 11, 2013
Lebron XXs are legit. I wish I was 10 years younger lol.
- 21,260
- 18,203
- Joined
- Feb 14, 2007
Just bought the Faze NXXT's and wtf am I gonna do with a neon green shoe lace? Why didn't they just throw in a red one instead?
- 11,995
- 21,347
- Joined
- Jan 27, 2013
West Virginia player Kedrian Johnson just turned his ankle going to the basket in the Violet Frosts. He didn't land on a foot or anything, just made a move going into the paint almost by himself.
He was down for a minute then got back up and is limping around. Came hole again, made the layup, but has a noticeable limp and is grimacing.
He was down for a minute then got back up and is limping around. Came hole again, made the layup, but has a noticeable limp and is grimacing.
in 
Attachments
- 12,122
- 11,647
- Joined
- Mar 5, 2008
Almost same thing for me.
Went for a dunk and landed with most my weight on the heel and caused a sprain.
Second time I was going in for a euro step and on my second step again landed flat, and it took me out the game.
- 12,122
- 11,647
- Joined
- Mar 5, 2008
I went back the Lebron 17s for a few days but I actually last played in the 20s again and will wear them this weekend too.
I've been wearing an ankle brace and it's alright for the most part.
These days I try to do a light warmup for the feet and ankles before I play. Something simple like one foot hops side to side just to wake up your feet. I find it helps me avoid little tweaks here and there, as long as I don’t come down on someone’s foot trying to get a rebound I can make it through 2 hours unscathed.
- 12,122
- 11,647
- Joined
- Mar 5, 2008
Thanks. I'm going to try that.
How long do you guys usually hoop for?
2 hours seems short. I end up being at the gym for nearly 4 hours, usually.
- 6,988
- 9,667
- Joined
- Sep 19, 2012
You’re in TX right? Gonna be out there in a couple of weeks…DFW area.
What’s some good kick spots to hit up? Might even try to get some runs in out there if I get a chance
I was there from 12-4 today. Played two games, it died out so I shot for an hour, then played some more from 2-4 (at first 3s then 5s).
In general I’m usually there for about 3-4 hours. Combination of shooting, training other guys, playing pickup and also lifting
Last edited:
- 20,182
- 4,159
- Joined
- Feb 22, 2007
Lol yes I’ve played Kobes. I liked them but they didn’t fit perfectly for me; there was always something missing like cushioning, fit or even traction.
I love the Kobe V but I don’t like the material, the cushioning was a rough ride and traction wasn’t awesome.
- 3,202
- 2,725
- Joined
- Feb 11, 2013
I'm on load management. I don't play past 2 hours.
Yeah I need to chill lol. Taking a day off from ball tomorrow. Have been doing 5 days a week for 3 weeks in a row, on top of lifting weights. Knees and feet starting to get irritated lol.
- 361
- 179
- Joined
- Sep 20, 2013
everyone has their own pref. these are better than 5s proto IMO.
