Nike Kobe 9 Unveiled!!!!

[#number6ix#]

http://nk_wp_media.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2013/12/nike-kobe-9-official-4.jpg
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http://www.nicekicks.com/2013/12/04/nike-kobe-9-elite-officially-unveiled/
only $230
ISH what's your thoughts

[Rockets(T-mac)]

I thought he didn't like hightops?

[#number6ix#]

I thought he didn't like hightops?
i guess they provide more support for his achilles...

do you like them

[kamil]

My god those are ugly. What happened to Nike's team of shoe designers? Did they replace everyone from the 90s with amateurs and keep them onboard?

[9erempiree]

Nike said this is the best shoe they ever made in history as of date and they made it for one of the greatest players ever.

Pictures below are the prototypes that he was wearing. Notice the color. The ones released will be much nicer with color.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaqisQ5CMAEVkS6.jpg:large

http://d1warraxuf7xh1.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/KOBE-9.jpg

[Mr. Jabbar]

you're welcome

[#number6ix#]

these look like boxing shoes

[CelticBaller]

looks better than any of this years shoes :applause:

[imnew09]

with that ankle insurance :bowdown:

[9erempiree]

I think they look sweet as hell but too bad it's so high.

If they can come with a mid version, I'm getting a pair.

[HylianNightmare]

dope

[outbreak]

still always amazes me how much people pay for a shoe based on branding and marketing

[Meticode]

http://ep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-11776803730611/reebok-women-s-8-inch-athletic-w-side-zipper-black-tactical-boots-rb888-6.gif

[CelticBaller]

still always amazes me how much people pay for a shoe based on branding and marketing
They look nice :confusedshrug: :confusedshrug:

[9erempiree]

As the shoe it is right now I would not get because my basketball playing days are pretty much done. Haven't dribbled a ball in forever.

I think people dislike it because the either can't afford it and they can't wear it casually. It's a performance based shoe made to be worn on the court. Nonetheless, it will sell very well.

[JM720]

Actually looks good in this picture:

http://distilleryimage6.ak.instagram.com/442ab6925d3811e387f21276f1251dcf_8.jpg

[CelticBaller]

As the shoe it is right now I would not get because my basketball playing days are pretty much done. Haven't dribbled a ball in forever.

I think people dislike it because the either can't afford it and they can't wear it casually.
Sneakers look nice, I've gotten a lot of compliments from girls so i know it's not just a guy thing. Thought it may be because I am a minority, and it looks better on me? :confusedshrug:

[G-Funk]

Nike said this is the best shoe they ever made in history as of date and they made it for one of the greatest players ever.

Pictures below are the prototypes that he was wearing. Notice the color. The ones released will be much nicer with color.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaqisQ5CMAEVkS6.jpg:large

http://d1warraxuf7xh1.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/KOBE-9.jpg
theylook sick here

[ZMonkey11]

$230 for shoes I'll wear for less than a year AND they look kind of funky?!?

I think I'll pass and get some KDs.

[DuMa]

even the lows look like mids.

http://cdn.niketalk.com/2/2e/500x1000px-LL-2efc8ddf_kobeIX9WearTestSample.jpeg

just terrible

[CelticBaller]

Oh and the regular Kobe 9s won't be 230, elites are always around 200 dollars.

[inclinerator]

a little high for my liking

[lakerspng]

I love the stitching up the back to represent the achilles surgery... well played.

I'm sure they perform pretty outstanding on the court, but not sure I'd wear them off the court with shorts.... unless I was going hiking? look like they'd have great ankle support.

looking forward to seeing him debut them in person at Staples this Sunday against the Raptors!!

[outbreak]

They look nice :confusedshrug: :confusedshrug:
personally do not like those ones at all. I guess I'm not much of a shoe guy though, whenever I do see a pair that I think look cool I also seem to be able to find a pair that look equally as cool for like $100

[TheMarkMadsen]

I like

[bdreason]

That shoe looks retarded. Nike must be trolling us.

[gts]

http://ep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-11776803730611/reebok-women-s-8-inch-athletic-w-side-zipper-black-tactical-boots-rb888-6.gif


ooooo sweet, the new Air Laimbeer's

[SilkkTheShocker]

Not a fan. An im not just saying that because of Kobe. His first 5 shoes were pretty good. But this model sucks. Not in love with the LeBron XI either. Only real good release lately have been the Air Fight Gloves imo.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Don't like

[SilkkTheShocker]

$230 for shoes I'll wear for less than a year AND they look kind of funky?!?

I think I'll pass and get some KDs.

Durant's are for cheap asses they won't cough up the money for Jordans or LeBrons. You might as well go to Payless shoes and buy some Starter kicks, dude.

[el_locoteee]

Durant's are for cheap asses they won't cough up the money for Jordans or LeBrons. You might as well go to Payless shoes and buy some Starter kicks, dude.
Lol you probably on of the people that buy apple computer think they are better just to realize you just pay $1000 more for the brand or buy those overprice beat headphones who doesn't sound good at all for the price. lol

Go ahead a overpay for made in china overprice stuff, at the end your game won't get any better.

[Levity]

i like. but thats cause i like shoes with A LOT of ankle support. ankles are beyond fcked and cant even imagine ballin in low tops or mids at this point.

[christian1923]

If there is one thing Kobe cant touch LeBron with its his shoes.. LeBron 11's:bowdown:

[ihoopallday]

These look perfect for Stephen Curry. Might never have another ankle injury.

[branslowski]

$230 for shoes I'll wear for less than a year AND they look kind of funky?!?

I think I'll pass and get some KDs.

I think I saw some KD's at Walmart, right next to the Shaqs and Starbury's. The struggle is real.

[TheReal Kendall]

Don't like them.

Look like they stole the idea from MJ and Under Armor.

Price too damn high too!

[TheReal Kendall]

Durant's are for cheap asses they won't cough up the money for Jordans or LeBrons. You might as well go to Payless shoes and buy some Starter kicks, dude.

I've the Durant's and Lebron's are good performance shoes though.

I'll admit I'm cheap when it comes to bball shoes

[buddha]

those are the coolest shoes I have ever seen.

[Bibby4Three]

Wow are those ugly. What a fail. :wtf:

[Djsonny]

If there is one thing Kobe cant touch LeBron with its his shoes.. LeBron 11's:bowdown:

I personally rock my kobes on courts all day, same with others. You see less lebrons on courts, at least around here. But lebron 11s are so comfortable

[fiddy]

Ugly as hell. Cant understand the people that say the they like it, get kobe's dick out of your mouths ffs

[sportjames23]

Damn, what the hell happened to high tops? Nike's high tops (including those Jordan Brand high tops) are ugly as hell.

These are high tops:

http://cdn.solecollector.com/m/images/articles/the-ultimate-kicktionary-1991-s-nike-air-force-180-high-767405524.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/44/The_original_colorway_Air_Force_I_from_1982.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Pump_bringback_weiss2.jpg/514px-Pump_bringback_weiss2.jpg


This shit Nike's doing these days are boots, not high tops.

[pauk]

I like them, maybe a bit to high tops tho... Kindof surprised to see the uber exaggerated high top design all of the sudden knowing Kobe likes only low tops, maybe he learned his lesson after the injury.

[ihoopallday]

I need some new shoes to ball in. The court on our base is so slippery so I need something with good grip. Also, my right heel seems to ache a lot after a couple of games. Any suggestions?

[pauk]

i like. but thats cause i like shoes with A LOT of ankle support. ankles are beyond fcked and cant even imagine ballin in low tops or mids at this point.

Yea Kobe will need it right now, as much as possible. Low tops give more freedom/flexibility to your ankles but that pro is a con aswell (especially for Kobe right now).... same with High tops as its pros are cons, but its better to be more safe than more sorry....

[tomtucker]

look out for his right hook !

[pauk]

I need some new shoes to ball in. The court on our base is so slippery so I need something with good grip. Also, my right heel seems to ache a lot after a couple of games. Any suggestions?

http://images.freshnessmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nike-lebron-11-miami-heat-04-570x356.jpg
http://www.highsnobiety.com/files/2013/09/nike-lebron-11-away-1.jpg

Maybe even to much grip.... but it kindof costs lol...

[Lebron23]

It's ugly. I hate wearing super high tops sneakers. Reminds me of Jordan's latest shoe.

[iznogood]

I thought the Lebron X had superior traction compared to XI. I like the XI though. Another awesome shoe with great cushioning is the Jordan CP3 VII or even VI. But if you're playing on a dirty court you want to clean your soles while you play as often as possible.

[RoseCity07]

Sneaker prices really are ridiculous these days. I should be able to buy any Nike shoe, whether Lebron or Kobe, for 100-150. They are charging Jordan prices and Nike's usually aren't limited releases. I bought my first Nike's the other night, the 2013 hyperdunk. I love them and they are a great shoes.

These shoes are all hype for that price. They should retail for 120-150.

[Lebron23]

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Black-white-Nike-Air-Quick-Handle-Suze-10-5-/00/s/MTYwMFgxNjAw/z/A3QAAMXQVs1RmUPa/$%28KGrHqIOKpkFF4G%29I6yLBRmUPZ7Byg~~60_35.JPG

http://www.shoezoo.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/2056c3925ef7ac82992bf9e6a11c16f0/472633_001-large5.jpg

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/NEW-NIKE-AIR-QUICK-HANDLE-MENS-Black-White-LEATHER-NIB-LTD-NR-/00/s/MTYwMFgxNTgy/z/9FEAAMXQAx9RWsLj/$T2eC16VHJIQE9qUHtHjcBRWsLj%28Z3!~~60_35.JPG

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/411aS%2B2-1hL.jpg

My Nike Air Quick Handle Shoes is less than $90. And it's as comfortable as my Nike Kobe Dream Season X. My favorite Color Way.


http://i.pgcdn.com/pi/92/07/71/920771889_260.jpg

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Mens-Nike-Air-Quick-Handle-Metallic-Gorge-Green-Basketball-High-Hi-Top-Shoes-EUC-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/HN0AAOxynLhSCvHd/$T2eC16VHJGYFFlJv5gbCBSCvHcqOdg~~60_35.JPG

http://cdn.sulitstatic.com/server2/images/2013/0817/024011649_b8d0591a9d77074e479db74edb1c0d04372a218d .jpg

[9erempiree]

I remember anyone back in the days that wore Lebron's were considered D-bags.

Let's be honest here, nobody should be spending $200 to play ball in.

[b1imtf]

I prefer the prototypes he was wearing over the released ones

[Lebron23]

Super High top shoes looks like a Boxing Shoes. Mayweather, Pacquiao and Ward can afford this shoes.

[Lebron23]

http://images.freshnessmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nike-lebron-11-miami-heat-04-570x356.jpg
http://www.highsnobiety.com/files/2013/09/nike-lebron-11-away-1.jpg

Maybe even to much grip.... but it kindof costs lol...


Lebron 10 is much more comfortable, and more aesthetically pleasing than Lebron 11's.

[LEFT4DEAD]

I think they are really comfortable. At least they are better than his other shoes. If I could afford them, I would definitely look to buy. I like playing in hightops.

[Lebron23]

My favorite Kobe shoes. (Available only in Asia)

http://www.hyperdunk2013previewsale.com/images/hyperdunk2013preview/DreamSeasonX03.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5074031387_110c2026eb.jpg

[brownmamba00]

I hate playing in high tops makes me feel slower...

that said, they don't look too bad maybe I'll cop

[NumberSix]

Hate to break it to OP, but these where unofficially unveiled at least 3 weeks ago.

[#number6ix#]

Hate to break it to OP, but these where unofficially unveiled at least 3 weeks ago.
Not offically

[FKAri]

still always amazes me how much people pay for a shoe based on branding and marketing

It blows my mind that people are willing to pay $100+ for $20 sneakers.

[CelticBaller]

http://images.freshnessmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nike-lebron-11-miami-heat-04-570x356.jpg

Maybe even to much grip.... but it kindof costs lol...
LeBron barely balls on those, he switches off to the 10s most of the time. If he can't ball in a sneaker designed for him why should we wear it? :confusedshrug:

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Lebron 11s don't look that nice to me. 10s are better.

[pauk]

LeBron barely balls on those, he switches off to the 10s most of the time. If he can't ball in a sneaker designed for him why should we wear it? :confusedshrug:

Because its freakin Lebron shoes! Immediate 44" vertical, speed n everything! Its in the shoes!

[SilkkTheShocker]

The LeBron Xs are wayyyyyyyy better than the 11s. Not even close really.

[Bibby4Three]

Under Armor came out with those high tops last year that looked exactly like these. I believe Brandon Jennings was wearing them and everyone thought they were ugly af.

Now Kobe slaps his name on them and people are throating those ugly ass boxing boots.

:roll:

[tomtucker]

how are these gonna help kobe....?....he is not used to high tops.....and these are the highest b-ball shoes i ever seen.........:eek:

[GaryRaymond23]

Meh, honestly not a big fan at all. I don't really like the layout, a Kobe Bryant high top or the color schemes.

This is coming from a sneaker head too, just picked up the OG Royal Blue 1s and Bred 11s as a little birthday gift to myself.

[kurple]

damn, the shoes in the OP are ugly as hell

[kwajo]

The only good shoe Kobe ever had was the Kobe 2
http://cdn.solecollector.com/media/u/images/adidas-the-kobe-ii.jpg

[ErhnamDjinn]

these look like boxing shoes


this they look like pacmans

http://cdn.solecollector.com/media/u/images/manny-pacquiao-nike-boxing-boot.jpg

[necya]

on the second pic, isn't it written inside the shoe "rest in piece" ?

[tomtucker]

on the second pic, isn't it written inside the shoe "rest in piece" ?

think it says: masterpiece

[Dro]

still always amazes me how much people pay for a shoe based on branding and marketing
This....

[necya]

think it says: masterpiece

was kidding of course...

[SamuraiSWISH]

The LeBron Xs are wayyyyyyyy better than the 11s. Not even close really.
LeBron clearly feels so too. I personally think the 11s are hideous. LeBron doesn't even play in them. He's still rocking the 10s because the toe box is way too thin and uncomfortable on the 11s. Nike can't seem to fix the problem either. Oh well. Kind of embarrassing though. 200 dollars for a signature shoe he doesn't even wear.

These Kobe 9s are hideous. He goes from lows to thigh high boots. No sneaker should be that high. It looks like a rip off of last years under amour basketball shoe.

[tomtucker]

was kidding of course...


:roll: damm, that was ice cold then

[eliteballer]

How much will these weigh?

[Rockets(T-mac)]

They look like boots.