THE OFFICIAL KOBE 9 THREAD ****** WHAT THE KOBE RELEASED ******** BHM RELEASE 1/19

[a11skillz]

Just out of curiosity: ever wonder why the kobe 9 EM lows more expensive than the KD 7? If you think about it, the KD have more expensive materials like hyperposite and zoom. Just wondering whats your take on it. Maybe just because on the signature athlete?

It's all marketing on KD side.  When he first developed a shoe, he always wanted to design a shoe that everyone can have at a cheaper price.  Nike honestly can price anything they want on the shoes and they know they will sell, but I guess it's the precedence that KD wanted since the beginning.  That's why his shoes were more inexpensive, i think less than 110 when they first dropped with the KD 1?  Correct me if I'm wrong.  And also, Kobe's name and endorsement knocks up the price.  But with the Lebrons, I DO NOT GET how they can even start at an AVG of 40-50 higher than the Kobes.  Lebrons just don't cut it at all for me.  

 

[a11skillz]

 
via: nikebasketball

Dang, makes me want this now....want a pair of highs to ball in and these might be it.  

what do you guys think.  Brave Blues versus Victorys?

 

[phillishoes]

Dang, makes me want this now....want a pair of highs to ball in and these might be it.  

what do you guys think.  Brave Blues versus Victorys?

Legacy blues without a doubt. I'm picking them up

 

[ballyeaz]

 
via: nikebasketball

this is gonna look so good on jeans

 

[mr fox24]

Victory have been pushed UP to 23rd. Got email this morning..

 

[byukid]

 
It's all marketing on KD side.  When he first developed a shoe, he always wanted to design a shoe that everyone can have at a cheaper price.  Nike honestly can price anything they want on the shoes and they know they will sell, but I guess it's the precedence that KD wanted since the beginning.  That's why his shoes were more inexpensive, i think less than 110 when they first dropped with the KD 1?  Correct me if I'm wrong.  And also, Kobe's name and endorsement knocks up the price.  But with the Lebrons, I DO NOT GET how they can even start at an AVG of 40-50 higher than the Kobes.  Lebrons just don't cut it at all for me.  

kd 4s were 90 weren't they?

 

[jayz]

More shots. XDRs

 

[rl_wayne]

 
It's all marketing on KD side.  When he first developed a shoe, he always wanted to design a shoe that everyone can have at a cheaper price.  Nike honestly can price anything they want on the shoes and they know they will sell, but I guess it's the precedence that KD wanted since the beginning.  That's why his shoes were more inexpensive, i think less than 110 when they first dropped with the KD 1?  Correct me if I'm wrong.  And also, Kobe's name and endorsement knocks up the price.  But with the Lebrons, I DO NOT GET how they can even start at an AVG of 40-50 higher than the Kobes.  Lebrons just don't cut it at all for me.  

kd 4s were 90 weren't they?

I'm pretty sure all the KDs before the 5s were under $100

 

[MaxP_3]

I want a pair of pop arts for under 100. Colorway is slept on.

 

[ballyeaz]

Victory have been pushed UP to 23rd. Got email this morning..

ill take it! just bought 3 shoes this month, still got the blues and slamdunk on my list. this will give me some time to save up lol

 

[joesmo]

Man the moment I can't get a Kobe, these come out. I feel like these will not sit...and I'll have to pay a reseller. Oh well. They SHOULD fly off of the shelves. The Kobe IX is the best shoe of this year, and these look cool. 

 

[ballyeaz]

I want a pair of pop arts for under 100. Colorway is slept on.

they're on sale right now but yea i'd still wait. i wouldn't be surprised if the price drops to less than a 100

 

[a11skillz]

I want a pair of pop arts for under 100. Colorway is slept on.

THIS.

Was able to cop one for 90 after NDC 15% coupon and it's current at 119 and discover card 10% back.  Will be balling in these shoes for a while 

 

[thapointguy]

@HighSnobiety

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I might end up buying the Brave Blue after all. I don't want to regret it later on.

 

[iks mod]

Brave Blues are cold... I really do not need another pair of highs though.

 

[ton3rl]

@HighSnobiety

I may have to pick these up..

 

[isniker]

how can you tell? jw

because he's got the eye of the tiger. J/K

actually curious how you can tell too.

different leather material, obvious next to the legit shadows
tongue tag off, wrong font, too tall
swoosh is messed up and too fat
toe box is quite off too high
and it shows a widows peak when i zoom in my phone

in person its even easier to tell

 

[superstarlord]

Those victories are looking nice, but I'm sticking to the Brave Blues, I'm pretty accustomed to wearing blue flyknit shoes as it is, these will fit right in.

 

[slwilke13]

@HighSnobiety

I might end up buying the Brave Blue after all. I don't want to regret it later on.

one looks greenish the other looks more yellow.... i wish i knew what the true color looks like that would make the decision easier on these victory's!

 

[rl_wayne]

Victories look pretty good in those pics. Still prefer the Legacies, but will probably pass on them for now. If I cop another high, it'll either be the Legacies or the Details.

 

[1Cn9wL8dg3]

Vic's will b my only hi cause localftl has em already

 

[619destroyer858]

More shots. XDRs

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dayyyyyyyyyyym!!looks good

 

[Blue Mamba]

samples (maybe Barcelonas?)

 

[babylon]

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Thanks restock

 

[rl_wayne]

^Nice. Two of the best 9s.

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samples (maybe Barcelonas?)

Nah, not Barcas. Pretty sure those are a PE for a WNBA player. Saw them being listed for sale in a FB group.