The only thing I've found about Kobe beef leather is that of a pair of baseball gloves that it's Japanese users say they get used to it easily in a month whereas other types take longer.
The leather on these definitely do look really soft and supple though. But then again, it's just my eyes...
For those that want a US sz 11 for the BEAMS x Mita x Asics joints:
https://www.highsandlows.net.au/products/beams-x-mita-x-asics-tiger-gel-lyte-iii-navy-souvenir-jacket
Copped mine too. Fingers crossed they don't get cancelled.