OFFICIAL NIKE KOBE 8 SYSTEM THREAD

[Black Lotus]

i can c a good amount of these hitting outlets n such... ill prolly cop next year when the IXs release, just seen the VII elites at champs for $120 XD

 

[bdrake823]

They shouldnt cost more than retail. Adding zoom and a padded tongue adds 80-100$ ? Thats bs. It costs nike 50 cents to do that *****.

It was just a guess based on the price jump in the Elite's last year

 

[tenebaum]

My honest opinion. Those do not look good at all. I see more perforations on the sides for more breathabity but nothing really special. Just need the gradients.

 

[lewi1913]

There is nothing elite about those, added some gimmicky flywire that was un-needed. These better not be over $200

And why does Nike gotta tease us with Grinch colors??? :x

 

[jflick]

I'm guessing 200-220 range, unless its + enabled then 250-270 

Welp, looks like I will "Pass it to Arab and let him crank it up fosho" lol.
Not paying extra for ANOTHER green pair of Kobes.

 

[mosdef12]

Elites are nice, can't say they're worth the price though.

agreed^

 

[Sancheeeto]

Too early for me to judge the elites not really feeling that mint colorway or the exposed fly wire.

Everybody hated the kobe 8 when the pics first surfaced.

 

[AIR J XIII]

here is the description

KOBE 8 SYSTEM ELITE: Deceptive Speed

Kobe Bryant often showcases the adept speed and precision of his on-court alter ego, the Black Mamba. The KOBE 8 SYSTEM ELITE is inspired by the lethal green pit viper snake and the x-ray vision emitted by its heat-sensing eyes. Bryant stays three steps ahead of his opponent with his keen vision. The KOBE 8 SYSTEM ELITE highlights Bryant’s power of deceptive speed with a poison green colorway and x-ray vision graphic on the collar lining.

The KOBE 8 SYSTEM ELITE is designed for precision footwork while offering:

Carbon fiber heel clip and shank for lightweight stability, quick cuts and jumps
Dynamic Flywire technology reinforced with Kevlar[emoji]174[/emoji] aramid to provide more consistent stability and lockdown
Articulated foam tongue provides impact protection and minimizes lace pressure
Kevlar[emoji]174[/emoji] aramid laces resist stretching for a more consistent fit
Phylon midsole and Nike Zoom technology providing consistent, responsive cushioning
Read more at http://www.kixandthecity.com/nike-l...-0-officially-unveiled/3/#L6iFzS20U9FlQRA9.99

from KATC

I am DISAPPOINT

 

[silvah]

These elites do nothing for me
Bring on the grey uppers

 

[jst628]

i expected a lot more :x

i love the poison green color, but it wasn't executed that greatly, and there sure isn't anything "elite" about these, they basically added 2 strands of string.

 

[crh1979]

I'll hold out judgement until they put some more colors on those.

 

[qwiccshott]

I'm sure this pic has been posted already but still...... SO COPPED upon release!!!!

 

[sneakersnake12]

They shouldnt cost more than retail. Adding zoom and a padded tongue adds 80-100$ ? Thats bs. It costs nike 50 cents to do that *****.

They didnt just add zoom and a tongue. They upgraded the flywire and laces to Kevlar and added a carbon fiber heel. I just chatted with a nike customer service and they didnt know the price but he said to expect a price jump like last year elites. Which means $220-240 before taxes for these shoes. KD should be $215-230 and the Lebrons will go for $265-285.....I dont like the price jump and the colorways arent great

 

[Black Lotus]

Laker CW elite would b better

 

[weapon345]

I'm loving this Elite Pack. 

 

[kdawg0508]

Does anyone else notice Nike photoshopped more hair on LeBron?

 

[silvah]

The whole sting of the kobe shoe is the customizable mesh with fresh prints and patterns and nike are not using it enough...

 

[just4kicks212]

being that the whole upper is engineered mesh... wouldn't you feel the exposed flywire digging in to your foot when changing direction due to it being a free motion support system... just saying

 

[Black Lotus]

kevlar laces... 

 

[zero23]

Hoping a white/gold or a black/gold Elite drops. This elite shoe has so much potential.

 

[jst628]

I'm sure this pic has been posted already but still...... SO COPPED upon release!!!!

we really got idiots calling these N7's already? man, when will these newbies learn.

 

[unclerukus]

SMDH those superhero shoes are doodoo. Nothing about any of those elites scream elite to me. Cats in here going ape sh*t over this uninspired trash

 

[Black Lotus]

Does anyone else notice Nike photoshopped more hair on LeBron?

we cant have a balding super hero now can we? XD he coulda been The Vulture from spiderman 

 

[lewi1913]

I would much rather do another ID, cheaper than the elites...

 

[unclerukus]

I'm sure this pic has been posted already but still...... SO COPPED upon release!!!!

Fiyah