Nightwing2303 from kicksoncourt said the Kobe 9 elites were awesome for him too. I guess its just different feet, different styles of game. I normally agree with Nighwing on his reviews, but completely disagree on the Kobe elite and the Jordan 28 SE, which I also found to be Clunky, heavy, and the carbon fibre on the heels dug into my ankles on hard cuts so bad it would stop be in my tracks. I have a little bit of that going on with the Kobe 9 elite as well. The Kobe 9 low are a different story. They are the best shoes I have ever worn. If you liked the 8, you will love the 9 low.