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Ill give this a little more time b4 the unsubscribe button comes
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same thoughts exactly, this thread will be just an occassional visit if the lunarlon is confirmed....
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They're growing on me... I'll wait for Nike official pics to make a final decision.
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Damn those clear soles. I don't want to see thru the damn shoe.
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They will be lighter than the X from what I'm seeing. Like Kobe 8 light.
al2x89 you're in man there's no doubt in my mind lol
al2x89 you're in man there's no doubt in my mind lol
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Hate to admit it but those are it, what I don't get is that they do not look like they would perform well, there's nothing in the lateral support department. Definitely seems like a step backwards after having carbon fiber in the 9 & 10.
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Agreed[emoji]128077[/emoji]These XI's are Unbelievably Turrible.
Still rooting for a Late "these are just Takedowns, don't worry" post w/ Photos of the Authentics...
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View media item 1822362if those are in fact the xi what tongue is this??
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I do want to know if Tinker designed these or if that rumor was false (baltsneakershow)
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lol i find it really funny that when the first "leaked" pictures surfaced a lot of us thought it was just the takedown or venomenon model.
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The turn will be strong once the elite highs leak
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Maybe, the 10 highs didn't do anything though. Think they should have gone the 9 route and released those first.
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I believe that the gs model that leaked first is the only official pic of the xi. All of the other pics that surfaced are fake! And you can easily tell.
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I think these look good. They look like a mixture of the 8-10. I'm def skipping the em versions this time around though.
I hope flyknit 2.0 is similar to actual flyknit atleast.
It looks like it could be from the pictures.
I hope flyknit 2.0 is similar to actual flyknit atleast.
It looks like it could be from the pictures.
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I hope there are no compromises for traction. The 9's had the best traction ever in any shoe I have used. The 10's were good too but not as good as the 9.
I'm just trying to think of what kind of story nike is gonna feed us for that clear sole
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As it stands:
I don't/can't/won't believe these are the final product.
If they are, I'm good without the lows.
Looking forward to seeing the highs.
(The hard part I'm having believing these are the XI's is that there were no prototype shots - no shoe in pieces, no not all the way finished, etc. Like we saw with the X highs, like we saw with the LeBron 13 - which changed a lot from the first shots. These just went straight to "Hey, these cheap knockoff looking joints are the XI!! Enjoy!!)
I don't/can't/won't believe these are the final product.
If they are, I'm good without the lows.
Looking forward to seeing the highs.
(The hard part I'm having believing these are the XI's is that there were no prototype shots - no shoe in pieces, no not all the way finished, etc. Like we saw with the X highs, like we saw with the LeBron 13 - which changed a lot from the first shots. These just went straight to "Hey, these cheap knockoff looking joints are the XI!! Enjoy!!)
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Guys these are itno more denial, this is it
THIS.
Or go back to your MJ/Kobe debate if you're not down with it.
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these are fakes which are more than likely closer to the actual shoe minus the quality of materials used.
But I can be wrong.
But I can be wrong.
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As much as I'm in denial about these being the XI's also, they're growing on me really fast.
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Looks like the Kobe line peaked with the 9's.
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FIXED.
These Lows might just be it...
But then again, I still don't believe it. This has gotta be the Okey-Doke of some sort.
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EXACTLY.
I mean, there's a first time for everything, but this just doesn't feel Legit in the least bit.
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Tinker inspiration for designing these was based off a Toyota RAV4
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I have definitely turned a few times. I hated the prototype/early shots of the Kobe X - but when the real shots showed up and the FK Highs came to light in final form, I was in.
I have no idea how I can turn on these indoor soccer Mentality "XI's". These carry nothing over from the X (or the IX for that matter)- no CF, not the tongue shape, no exposed midsole, etc. etc. etc. If these are the real deal and Tinker was involved (never saw that confirmed), he should be ashamed.
If someone told me these were a Kobe/SB/P-Rod I'd believe that. Or the "lifestyle" version.
This actually makes KD's current sig look, well, less bad.
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