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repped. gotta check local ftl 1st. they had a sz11 as of wenesday. would save $25
THE OFFICIAL KOBE 9 THREAD ****** WHAT THE KOBE RELEASED ******** BHM RELEASE 1/19
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DSG offers free shipping as well, they also have 10% off if you sign up for emails, but it doesn't work unless you actually call them.
Total came out to $195 shipped (NYC tax ftl)
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bruh.
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it's because they have a layer of fuse under the flyknit...for durability for those who want to play ball in them...but I agree that it does defeat the purpose.
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The flyknit on the Kobes is reinforced and definitely stiffer than what you'd find on the runners or other casual models, but functionally it's still got to be a basketball shoe first and foremost with the right amount of stability/rigidity in the upper. We'll see if they keep evolving the flyknit (assuming they use it again on any future models) to where there's not as much TPU being used to back it, and it's more pliable.
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Just got backorder email from D ick's. Hopefully they will eventually ship. Not counting on it.
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This dude on my local fb group really wants a pair of those CHINAs coming out at the end of this month. Im hoping my buddy can snag me a pair over there. The dude has a pair of MPs and Im hoping i can do a trade plus cash for them.
They arent even on his must keep list so hope is alive!!!
They arent even on his must keep list so hope is alive!!!
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Lady at Niketown put my MW in my correct size on hold for exchange, very clutch this morning. Actually surprised she didn't lie and say they didn't have anymore
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I actually agree here. I think it can be done. And I would be fine with some fuse or more supportive structure at the back of the shoe and around the ankle. Up front though I think it can be done...
I would love to get a flyknit kobe/performance shoe without fuse backing, I don't agree that flyknit won't hold up especially compared to thin EM.
All IMO but flyknit is stretchy so the hardest part to engineer right would be change of directions which is obviously huge.
I hope they try it otherwise I'll play in some flyknit sneaker and let ya's all know
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Maybe I'm one of the few... I know a lot of people can't do the shoe TTS. I do agree that it is really tight, just was crazy to me that after about 30 minutes playing in them it's like my foot sunk in and everything worked -- much more comfortable.
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especially with the carbon fiber being in place for added stability.I actually agree here. I think it can be done. And I would be fine with some fuse or more supportive structure at the back of the shoe and around the ankle. Up front though I think it can be done...
I would love to get a flyknit kobe/performance shoe without fuse backing, I don't agree that flyknit won't hold up especially compared to thin EM.
All IMO but flyknit is stretchy so the hardest part to engineer right would be change of directions which is obviously huge.
I hope they try it otherwise I'll play in some flyknit sneaker and let ya's all know
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My theory is that Nike tried a fuse-less version and realized it wouldn't work. Because if it did, Nike execs would be high fiving each other with the extra pennies saved from not using fuse.
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This is probably true. But I still think it could have been done differently... If you think about the structure of EM shoes, it seems like they could have gone with targeted sections of fuse or at least less fuse in certain areas. Maybe then that would be more complicated/expensive to produce though...
Not sure, but if any of you have been following Brandblack, they have a knit upper shoe coming for Jamal Crawford's second sig. The heel portion seems to be synthetic leather and the forefoot knit. Very curious to see how those turn out
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I'm not sure if its been pointed out, but has anyone noticed the laces are different colors than what Nike shows on their twitter page? Also, the back of the shoe doesnt have the pull tab open, its sewn flat. Has anyone received a pair like the photo actually shows?
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I could not agree more. If the dude wants them I will see if it gets me a pair of MPs out of the deal. Worst case is I dont.
I wouldnt mind having a pair because they are exclusive plus it will give my buddy something to do in China. he loves doing me favors. Not really. haha
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It's been discussed... NDC's pics of the Fundamentals, Hypergrapes and the soon to be released Beethovens are different than the actual released product.
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Discussed in depth
pics for proof
doubt still fills some folks minds
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pics for proof
doubt still fills some folks minds
Yoda talk finished
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Has anybody got their Kobe 9s from shoepalace? Ordering sum today and I'm wondering how quickly it ships 
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True. but i would settle for the China if I can't get the peens! If the China price is the regular em price.
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Please refer to them as ShadyPalace.Has anybody got their Kobe 9s from shoepalace? Ordering sum today and I'm wondering how quickly it ships
What did you order? They still have stock?
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Please refer to them as ShadyPalace.
What did you order? They still have stock?
Lol yea I heard that's why I'm worried....Showtimes....sz 10
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Has anybody got their Kobe 9s from shoepalace? Ordering sum today and I'm wondering how quickly it ships
They ship same day or the following business day and gets to me in a day or two but their warehouse is like 30 minutes away
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I never ordered anything online but you should be fine. They just like to mark up the prices sometimes on limited kicks at the retail locations. But thats they bidness.
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Wow lucky lolThey ship same day or the following business day and gets to me in a day or two but their warehouse is like 30 minutes away
