THE OFFICIAL NIKE KOBE FOOTWEAR THREAD: RIP LEGEND 1978-2020. MAMBA FOREVER | 8-24-24

[redraider806]

Invite him to the thread

Also I meant Kobe AD NXT.
I did but he yawned lol

 

[redraider806]

Total of 19 cws over 2 models AD and AD NXT.
Just to repeat, the NXT is going to be the 'Elite' model for $200

 

[rfx45]

What if the Kobe AD is the replacement to the Mentality/Venomenon series?

We all know the Mentality/Venomenon incorporates designs and tech from the previous Kobe Signatures (the numbered models) and sells them at a lower "budget friendly" price.  And the ADs look as though they're using design elements from 6s/10s/whatever other Kobe Sigs...

Reach? 

but this shoe isn't on "a lower and budget friendly price"...

 

[ballyeaz]

still cant believe nike designed these shoes lol.....and actually released them! 

 

[fransravo]

 
Reach? 

Kinda. 

^
Bruh dudes all over youtube comments saying this cant be the 12. It is. Watch Jacque Slades unboxing he did with Kobe himself and you'll know.

Same people who said that there's only going to be one version of the Kobe 11 when the Achilles were revealed. 

 

[timelessflight]

Total of 19 cws over 2 models AD and AD NXT.
Just to repeat, the NXT is going to be the 'Elite' model for $200

Interested in seeing what this NXT model look like

 

[Blue Mamba]

Oregon Duck Kobe AD droppin per NYC.
Also a Kobe 11 AD NXT for $200 [emoji]128064[/emoji][emoji]128077[/emoji][emoji]127997[/emoji]

NXT?

 

[senorroboto2k5]

What if the Kobe AD is the replacement to the Mentality/Venomenon series?

We all know the Mentality/Venomenon incorporates designs and tech from the previous Kobe Signatures (the numbered models) and sells them at a lower "budget friendly" price.  And the ADs look as though they're using design elements from 6s/10s/whatever other Kobe Sigs...

Reach? 

but this shoe isn't on "a lower and budget friendly price"...

Take this and the fact that Nike's main promo image is the AD in front of sketches of Kobes I-XI... Seems pretty clear.

 

[superstarlord]

This is directly from the Sole Collector article about them, assuming its taken  from the unboxing video:

"Kobe the basketball player has retired, so it didn't make sense for me to progress from 11 to the 12, to the 13—that player is done," Bryant says. "So now we must move on. So how can we do that? How can we embody the spirit of a player who in essence has retired, or has passed away from the game. How can we embody the spirit of the line?"

 

[Naruto]

Itt's not the best but this is the 12, Kobe says so himself. The rumor that there'd be only an elite model last year was never confirmed by Kobe.

 

[Mr Dink]

You guys are setting yourselves up for disappointment if you're waiting for a 12.

 

[mastralf]

I'm looking forward to people collection photos in about 6 months lol.

 

[bigego24]

I'm looking forward to people collection photos in about 6 months lol.

This. Those grey ones are fuego. Dudes will convert as always when a CW they like drops.

 

[bdrake823]

Any chance a mod can move the thread to someone who can update it? 

 

[mambagrace]

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[just another pair]

wow that looks hella good! good job! if they're drop in midsoles im out im out.

 

[bdrake823]

Don't tell me this shoe doesn't have potential.

http://www.nicekicks.com/photoshop-...p Friday // Nike Kobe A.D. in Grail Colorways

 

[Black Lotus]

the 1st two colorblocking on those photoshops look the best, for the midsole. the last 2 midsole dont make it look too appealing imo

 

[superstarlord]

Yea I like that "Masterpiece" first pair.

 

[dpl21121]

Those Bruce Lees would be copped.

 

[brendasdeadbaby]

First Kobe I like on first sight since the elite 9's

 

[bigevan23]

I hope we get something close to this.

 

[thapointguy]

12/16
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[oreomamba21]

^ Will be copped

 

[bigevan23]

The colorblocking potential on this is huge. Just that pop of white on the inside of the heel nub is a cool detail. Love the diagonal line that starts before the top lace loop and bisects all the way to the sole/heel intersection. I think these have a lot of upside. Vision people. Vision.