- Dec 28, 2012
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barely noticed but that lace swap looks really good.
- Sep 12, 2013
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Best Shot I've Ever Seen of this pair. Period.
These are probably Top 3 Least Favorite Colorway of the Kobe 8's... but this pic actually makes them look DECENT!
Tagon8r
formerly tagok
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Put my lebron 11 insoles for full length zoom action. Feels amazing
Tagon8r
formerly tagok
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Put my lebron 11 insoles for full length zoom action. Feels amazing
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- Jul 24, 2012
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Tried spencos but fit didn't feel right
- Dec 28, 2012
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the kobe 8 super hero elite insoles are really stiff, and slightly larger than the lunarlon insoles so there is a slight bit of heel slip. they last way longer but it takes awhile to break in and get used to, imo.
- Oct 22, 2013
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the phylon one doesn't bottom out like the cushlon and lunar. my superhero inserts are still going. the zoom pressure has leak a bit but that normal for any zoom/phylon nike bball shoe.
the only problem i had with the cushlon insert is that nike + system. as the cushlon breaks in, you'll start to fell that plastic nike + pocket in the middle of your feet when you put a lot of pressure (like making a hard cut). I eventually had to double sock for the extra padding before moving on to the superheros.
i think you're just used to the lunar setup. i didn't have issues with the phylon insert...but i only play in phylon/zoom.
- Dec 28, 2012
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http://niketalk.com/t/504209/official-nike-kobe-8-system-thread/78540#post_19637047
super old post, but I show all 3 cushions. Maybe it will help some of you.
super old post, but I show all 3 cushions. Maybe it will help some of you.
- Jan 30, 2002
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Shall be called FTB 8 now lol
- Sep 22, 2005
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- Jan 30, 2002
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stock insole. if I can find the superhero insole I'll get them. if not I'll put full zoom from xi id when I get them.
- Dec 22, 2012
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s3p4tu
formerly maluah
- May 17, 2005
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I agree....by far the best looking shoes. He did wore this and had high scoring against Blazer. I regret passing on these when they were on sale for $150
- Mar 14, 2015
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Not sure if there are any peeps from Toronto but seller on kijiji selling kobe 8 elite super hero ds for 120$ Canadian. It's a steal to me but size 12.5 
Grab it if it's your size!
Grab it if it's your size!
- May 4, 2016
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Really want to cop a size 10 Kobe 8 purple gradient. Hope someone have one for sell.
- Sep 19, 2014
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Let's all just wait for the retros! Tired of seeing high priced used pairs on eBae
- Aug 6, 2014
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Or at least a restock would be nice. Nike haven't done a restock on kobes for a long time now hmm. I need more 8s!!!
- Aug 27, 2014
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have you tried deciphering the codes for kobe 9,10 and 11?I dunno if it's been said, but for those wondering, the Kobe code on the back says "Chase Perfection," if I translated it correctly.
- Apr 28, 2009
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Really want to cop a size 10 Kobe 8 purple gradient. Hope someone have one for sell.
How much are these going for nowadays?
- Aug 27, 2014
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Saw them on ebay last week go for 150-300... Value went up since Kobe's retirement..
- Aug 14, 2012
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Yup!
The 9's had "MASTERPIECE" and "VENI VIDI VICI."
The X's had "ENDURE AND CONQUER."
For the XI's, the outer toe area says "MY STORY" and the inner heel area says "REALIGN REAFFIRM REESTABLISH."
- Aug 27, 2014
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Thats cool... Thanks.. Do you have a copy of the letter by letter translation/decipher code?
- Aug 14, 2012
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I didn't use any sort of translation or deciphering code. It was pretty much a combination of inductive reasoning and trial and error.
Back when the VI's released, it was known that the Kobe code on the side of the outsoles on those said "BLACK MAMBA," and it was the same for VII's on the bottom of the outsoles. So when the 8's came out, I looked at the code on there and filled in the known letters since I knew what B, L, A, C, K, and M looked like. From there, I would fill letters in through trial and error, noting where duplicate unknowns were and guessing accordingly and seeing if it made sense. It was really hard in the beginning since I had so few letters to work with, but it got easier with each successive shoe as I was able to determine more letters like this.
- Aug 27, 2014
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Cool bro... I have the copy of the code from counterkicks but some letters arent there.. Or atleast clear to read
http://counterkicks.com/2009/12/nike-spring-2010-catalog-kobe-code/
- Aug 14, 2012
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Yeah, I know of that too, but it's not correct. None of the symbols on the shoes themselves have those lines like they're represented on there. Even on the VI's, some of the letters represented there don't match up correctly to what it says on the shoe. So I had to improvise.
I've been meaning to make a graphic of the known code and what letter corresponds to them, but I've been too lazy to ever actually start. If I ever get around to it, I'll definitely let you know!
