*OFFICIAL* NIKE LEBRON 16

g-time said:
I play in the paint all the time in Kobe’s. Have no issues.
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No you do not. I am not talking about standing there, I am talking about being my size, doing reverse pivots, setting hard screens, running serious backdoors, boxing out and then leading the break. Not even Kobe did that in these shoes. When he tried, he got hurt.
 
KHUFU said:
No you do not. I am not talking about standing there, I am talking about being my size, doing reverse pivots, setting hard screens, running serious backdoors, boxing out and then leading the break. Not even Kobe did that in these shoes. When he tried, he got hurt.
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You do realize Kobe’s actually come in high cut versions in certain models? Low cut sneakers are for mobility.

I Play in Kobe’s when cats are lazy to grab rebounds or don’t want to box out. Landing is problem depending on the shoe I’m wearing, but Kobe’s is guard shoe not a center shoe/big man shoe.
 
g-time said:
Lol thanks for telling me how I play my game. This sounds like the biggest get off of my lawn post
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That is exactly what it is. Instead of get off my lawn, it's stay out of the paint. Zion proved that these shoes are not built for power players, so yeah, you aren't playing in the paint in a pair of Kobe Bryant lightweight shoes. It wasn't only him either, as his incident was simply caught on prime time television. The game is soft, as are these so called cheap and over priced performance shoes.
 
alchemist iq said:
You do realize Kobe’s actually come in high cut versions in certain models? Low cut sneakers are for mobility.

I Play in Kobe’s when cats are lazy to grab rebounds or don’t want to box out. Landing is problem depending on the shoe I’m wearing, but Kobe’s is guard shoe not a center shoe/big man shoe.
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I hear ya':lol:
The Zoom Kobe 1 is the best for the all around player looking for protection out of that line. You do not have to worry about staying on the foot bed, no sliding off there. That low cut knit shoe, is downright dangerous for an aggressive player during lateral movements, it isn't built for the long haul. That is like trying to run outdoor terrain trails, in a track spike.
 
KHUFU said:
That is exactly what it is. Instead of get off my lawn, it's stay out of the paint. Zion proved that these shoes are not built for power players, so yeah, you aren't playing in the paint in a pair of Kobe Bryant lightweight shoes. It wasn't only him either, as his incident was simply caught on prime time television. The game is soft, as are these so called cheap and over priced performance shoes.
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who else blew out a nike basketball shoe recently? Besides PJ Tucker playing in old sneakers?
 
watermelondeity said:
who else blew out a nike basketball shoe recently? Besides PJ Tucker playing in old sneakers?
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You are only talking about the pro game. I am also including what I see in rec league here in NYC as well. These low cut knit shoes, are not holding up as promised.
 
watermelondeity said:
who else blew out a nike basketball shoe recently? Besides PJ Tucker playing in old sneakers?
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I blew out a pair of 2008 hyperdunks retros a few weeks ago.
I was getting steady buckets in these too. :rolleyes :frown: :smh:
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Before someone takes issue with my tone, I am simply talking some good smack. Even on the internet cats can be too soft about ball. Play in what you want to play in, and then have a good time with the shoes you love. Not every shoe is going to work for everyone, as I even played in some SB Dunks in Madison Square Garden no less. The traction on those were awesome, and the spring was ridiculous off of that pro court. The ankle protection was great as well. So hey, do not take the commentary too serious, just have a good time.
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KHUFU said:
I hear ya':lol:
The Zoom Kobe 1 is the best for the all around player looking for protection out of that line. You do not have to worry about staying on the foot bed, no sliding off there. That low cut knit shoe, is downright dangerous for an aggressive player during lateral movements, it isn't built for the long haul. That is like trying to run outdoor terrain trails, in a track spike.
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Definitely agree with aggressive players needing ankle protection.

And oh I ran cross country I’ve seen cats run in plastic bottom spikes before, dangerous but that wouldn’t have been me I love my feet and the bones in my body much lol.
 
KHUFU said:
Before someone takes issue with my tone, I am simply talking some good smack. Even on the internet cats can be too soft about ball. Play in what you want to play in, and then have a good time with the shoes you love. Not every shoe is going to work for everyone, as I even played in some SB Dunks in Madison Square Garden no less. The traction on those were awesome, and the spring was ridiculous off of that pro court. The ankle protection was great as well. So hey, do not take the commentary too serious, just have a good time.
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Kuhfu out here in timbs B
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alchemist iq said:
Definitely agree with aggressive players needing ankle protection.

And oh I ran cross country I’ve seen cats run in plastic bottom spikes before, dangerous but that wouldn’t have been me I love my feet and the bones in my body much lol.
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Protection is job one! I played in the NY Lawyers league last year, and in the chip we play at the Garden. They hire ringers at that level, and the comp is serious. NOBODY and I mean NOBODY had on Kobe's low cut shoes...lol!
 
KHUFU said:
Before someone takes issue with my tone, I am simply talking some good smack. Even on the internet cats can be too soft about ball. Play in what you want to play in, and then have a good time with the shoes you love. Not every shoe is going to work for everyone, as I even played in some SB Dunks in Madison Square Garden no less. The traction on those were awesome, and the spring was ridiculous off of that pro court. The ankle protection was great as well. So hey, do not take the commentary too serious, just have a good time.
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vaporman said:
They have too much inspiration IMO, Lebron 16 CWs are two crazy, there isn't a all black or white colourway, or at least one not too flashy. There are too much gimmicks on the shoes, too much colours. I only bought the I Promise and the GiTD, and I'm not fully happy with them, too much colours on the first ones and too much black on the latest.
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Nah, there are some that aren't flashy. The black I'm King's, Equality's, Oreo's, Minneapolis Lakers, Draft Day's, Soundtrack's, Fresh Bred's, Triple Black lows. There are plenty to choose from.

Like I said, the people that come up with colorways lack imagination. The 16 Watch pairs should ALL be amazing and they are not.
 
Good to see both lava pairs are on the FTL calendar. Hopefully they’re available in store as well.
 
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