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Like the elites but not for that price.
They wouldve had me at $150
They wouldve had me at $150
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Not trying to start any basketball talk, but there should be 2 more MVP trophies in that pic,
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Footlocker calendar info...take it for what it's worth
so they're getting them but have to use waverder's image?
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The black/gold elites are so nice, but that price tag makes it too easy to pass. Even at reg $140 I'd be hesitant though.
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so they're getting them but have to use waverder's image?
But didn't kb24.com confirm these were dropping on 5/25?
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damn man, got me regretting passingNDC order came in... Love these
not really, but these make me wanna cop
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isnt that website being ran by idiots
But didn't kb24.com confirm these were dropping on 5/25?
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lol
I don't think I've ever seen you in a Kobe thread before, but once a loud colored, hyped Kobe comes along...where are you?
Don't think I forgot about your check mark that was in your sig of the shoes you needed to buy last year, incidentally all were the most hyped shoes of the year.
Exactly.
BOOM, HEADSHOT
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be real, youre going to get them for retail
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Saw this on IG... Can't wait...
holy smokes
i need two, one to stock and one to have sex in
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Those elites easily beat the KDs and the lebrons! They are so clean and the hues of gold really make the shoe pop imo
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Game kicks for tonight:
Lotta people don't feel em but I love these kicks, name and theme is dumb tho lol
And before I get the long socks/fat ankles treatment they are wrapped haha
Lotta people don't feel em but I love these kicks, name and theme is dumb tho lol
And before I get the long socks/fat ankles treatment they are wrapped haha
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I wish the black/gold Elites weren't elites. That Flywire sucks imo. I'll probably still cop though .
Are there any sites that still have GC Sulfurs available? I know it's a long shot but I can't even find em on eBay :\.
.Are there any sites that still have GC Sulfurs available? I know it's a long shot but I can't even find em on eBay :\.
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Where are you located!? I'm in NY, but that week ill be on vaca in Florida. Gotta get my hands on a pair!
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The only thing I don't understand about the elites is how nike finds it justifiable to raise the price so much on a pair of elites. The changes they make on most of these kicks is very minor with the change being the addition of more carbon fiber. imo nike should have these changes made on the shoe and drop the whole elite idea
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In my opinion, the Kobe 8's are the best TRAINING shoes. They are excellent for running, for going to the gym, or for general exercising. As for basketball, they are great, but not the best that everyone is saying they are.
I have 2 main gripes about the shoe:
1. Your foot will slide around quite a bit. At least mine do. It doesn't matter what type of socks I wear, whether it be cotton socks or dri-fit socks, my feet tend to slide around in the Kobe's. Usually it isn't that bad, but there have a been a few times where I nearly slipped because of my feet moving inside the shoe.
2. The outsole wears down quickly. If you are an indoor player, this won't really matter to you. But for those of you that play outdoors, be prepared for this. The outsole of the Kobe 8 is pretty thin, and after a tennis hitaround, I noticed that some of the outsole was rubbing off.
I do think the Kobe 8's are better than the Lebron 10's and KD 5's. Traction is great, lockdown and breathability is good, comfort is very nice. But the best basketball shoe? Definitely not.
Now the question to ask, what is my favorite basketball shoe?
That would have to be the Hyperdunk Low 2011.
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If your foot slides around that much you are either not wearing your true size or not lacing shoes tightly enough. I agree the outsole wears down but I wear them solely indoor and hoop a lot and they are still in tip too shape. The shoe is minimalistic in terms of materials so that makes it so light and flexible, but I agree it could have been a little bit more reinforced in certain areas, tongue and outsole just to name a few off the top...
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Question: how come Kobe's only release at footlocker? When brons and KD's are usually available at champs, Finishline, and foot action? It's just always been odd, maybe it's a store decision but why would they not carry Kobe's? I know recently Finishline has Kobe's online but never in stores.
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would look better with a translucent red soleSize 12 promo tagged
Fixed. I like those. Wonder if they'll release. Well as long as the Homes are legit coming out the 25th those can wait.
Same for black Elites, I hope Nike is not limiting the stock because of the higher price.
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Apologies in advance for posting yet another Gradient pic (especially after mjrod did his thing and upped the ante) but I'm just too damn excited these came in today
Super happy since I ordered them yesterday morning and they arrived this afternoon!! Here in Canada our retail prices suck big time ($180 + 13% tax :x), but getting 25% off via an F&F makes this extra sweet.
My last Kobes were the Vs, can't wait to play ball again and run these into the ground!
Super happy since I ordered them yesterday morning and they arrived this afternoon!! Here in Canada our retail prices suck big time ($180 + 13% tax :x), but getting 25% off via an F&F makes this extra sweet.
My last Kobes were the Vs, can't wait to play ball again and run these into the ground!
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Looks like thicker laces on the promos as well...
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its actually worse
im pretty sure nike literally says "lets see how many idiots we can get to pay 200+ for these shoes, and if they get marked down, lets see how many idiots will pay 150"
the elites literally are stripped down versions of the regular shoe, the asian designer said so himself in an interview, the elites actually have less rubber on the outsole than the regular shoes, they get rid of a layer on the upper under the guise of saving weight, then they add a single strand of kevlar in the flywire and the laces, and add small pieces of cf
i mean, at the end of the day its just money, you can always get it back, but if you like to make your money stretch, the elites are a smack in the face
