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I wouldnt be so quick to knock these shoes especially since you havent tried them.
Nike Air Zoom Kobe V Review - The Greatest Basketball Shoe of ALL TIME
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^Yep.
I've balled in my Aways (see first page of this thread) for almost a year with no problems, and they look fine.
I've balled in my Aways (see first page of this thread) for almost a year with no problems, and they look fine.
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Absolutely, hands down, my favorite basketball shoes to play in.
I used to swear not to wear any low tops for basketball, but this shoe has completely changed my mind.
Love my all-stars and can't wait to get my dark knights!
I used to swear not to wear any low tops for basketball, but this shoe has completely changed my mind.
Love my all-stars and can't wait to get my dark knights!
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great basketball shoe... until your 4th game rolls around and they RIP as your cutting in the lane.
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Favorite shoe right now... Actually ever.
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pros: perfect fit, perfect transition and court feel, lighest thing ever, great responsiveness and reaction time, range of motion, fast, fat heel zoom
cons: the outsole tread wears out quickly, and not as effective as herringbone, add in a full sized forefoot zoom?
cons: the outsole tread wears out quickly, and not as effective as herringbone, add in a full sized forefoot zoom?
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bron kicks>kobe kicks
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just in appearance
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great contribution to the thread
zkvs are perfect for playing ball. so lightweight
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nothing wrong with speakin facts
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those aren't facts, they're opinions. there's a difference.
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Ignore the noob troll...
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Ironic, considering the thread...but let's not start that again.
Nothing wrong with speaking opinions though. And I completely disagree. I feel like Kobes tend to be much lighter and lower to the ground. Lebrons II-V were somewhat heavy to very heavy, although I liked the Bron II low. Which makes complete sense considering the players they are designed for. But Kobes suit me infinitely better than Lebrons.
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I agree with the flywire these shoes are incredible especially the Big Stage's.
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The Kobe IV's are still the best shoes to ball in...I do think the V's are better than the VI's though......
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Just picked up a pair of Ink's at the outlets and getting ready to try them this or next week.
" I wouldnt be so quick to knock these shoes especially since you havent tried them. " .. fair enough but he himself said fragility when talking about the V's
So how am I knocking the shoe, when it's something he said? Unless you consider fragility a good characteristic when rating shoes.
" I wouldnt be so quick to knock these shoes especially since you havent tried them. " .. fair enough but he himself said fragility when talking about the V's
So how am I knocking the shoe, when it's something he said? Unless you consider fragility a good characteristic when rating shoes.
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yep, i play in my aways. i might have to try out the 6s in the future though
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these are such performance beasts... STILL love my 5s..
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Well, my son was slipping around in his first summer tournament over the weekend in a worn out pair of HD's, so I found a nice deal on Kobe V's. I have read some reports of bad traction but figured they will be better than what he has. His first practice in them, he was slipping like crazy. I noticed others in old HD's and Hyperizes who were able to cut easily. I can only hope it's partly the floor. Is it possible traction gets better with a few wears? Maybe I'm off to find something else now. I never really had a problem in mine, but I'm old and don't really cut very well anymore.
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^ i can say the 5's have good traction, it could be the flooring where you son is playing, it may be a bit dusty
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im 31 been playing basketball since i was 11 and this is the best basketball shoe to play in of all time. i been through i dont know how many bball shoes (over 100?) this is hands down the greatest. ive played in og jordans, pennys, barkleys, hyperdunks, signature shoes etc etc etc. just bought another 3 pairs of kobe v's and i think thats gonna be it for me and playing ball. i got kobe iv and kobe 6 those are ok.
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Dumbfounded, what your take on the traction? Does it improve after a few wears?
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Light weight ang Durable... Design is awesome... Broken ankle, PRICELESS!
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as much as these are my favorite shoes to hoop in due to weight/feel/comfort, they arent as comfy as people say they are though. i played in zoom flight 96s prior to these and those were super comfy IMO
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yeah, these are not AS comfy as they are publicized to be because they're
firm and responsive. out of 10... I'd give them a 7 for comfort.
firm and responsive. out of 10... I'd give them a 7 for comfort.
