My dream shoe

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I was wondering if such a shoe exists or will ever be created:

Low cut:
I play in lows because they look cool, they're different and they feel great rather than having my foot encased and restricted. Not a mid like the Kobe IV (Does anyone know why they even called it a low?), but a true low like the BB low.

IPS:
The independent podular suspension concept always impressed me, and I think it would be sweet if Nike brought this technology over into their own basketball shoes instead of leaving it on Jordans.

Those are the main 2. These are the less important ones:
Flywire:
Another concept I really like, although it's not necessary and a cleaner shoe would be alright also.

Well padded collar:
Being a true low, it has to be secure and comfortable. This means an outrigger and external heel counter is needed.

And last, GOOD COLORWAYS:
Some sweet colors, preferably black based, like the Dark Knights, or Black/Varsity maize, or something different like the KD2 Grey/oranges.

What do you think? How about the Kobe V upper stitched to a Jordan XX sole? I'd buy.
 
Originally Posted by al3x89

the 4's are low.. what are you talking about?

They weren't a true low, they were a mid, but Nike advertised it as a low. It's height was comparable to other mids like the Converse Wade 1. The Kobe V is a true low, just look at the height of the collar. The IV covered the ankle bone, the V goes underneath it.
 
not bad for a dream shoe...i also ball on the "traditional" low tops, not the "kobe iv low tops"...nice idea about ur dream show but as i have noticed, the IPS is less responsive on quick change lanes and quick jumps...i respect your idea of a dream shoe, everything is good except the IPS...for me, i go for the FULL LENGTH ZOOM...its is by far, the most respensive technology...that's why kobe v is near dream shoe to me...also, it doesnt crease like hell..
 
Thanks. The reason I wanted IPS is because I wanted something different from zoom, although how about something like small circular zoom bubbles where the IPS pods would be? Maybe zoom pods in the forefoot then cushlon or other types of foam in the heel since most people run on the front of their foot, then the sole is articulated for better transition... that would be good. And yeah the kobe v, never played in it but it's beautiful. That with the IPS sole and i'm sold.
 
a shoe like this has been produced before: NIKE AIR JET FLIGHT...waiting for the retro
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the air jet flight wasnt a true low cut, if i remember correctly...id love a pair regardless.
 
very nice concept, i would also like something similar like mixing the flywire and mesh from the hyperfuse which would cut off the weight and have good ventilation.
 
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