I had my worst ankle sprain ever in the NXT 360. I lost confidence in those shoes ever since. My fav are the Kobe 9 elite. I bought 3 pairs because I loved them so much.
I rolled my ankle disgustingly in Kobe 8s... I've switched to Adidas since... chunky, stable and boosty... no ankle rolls... I remember the Don Issue 1 video "problem"... I'm like gimme dat... super chunky and stable...
I never had a pair of Kobe’s growing up, but I wish I did. Recently I went hoopin with a group of friends and one of them (who is a die hard Kobe fan) had a busted pair of Kobe 8 “Year of the Horse.” And I mean busted. The grip was balding, outsole was cracking, mesh was ripped in some parts, and they just looked like a shoe you’d find at goodwill. I didn’t bring my own kicks so I had no other choice but to play in those 8s. I was shocked on how comfortable and sturdy they felt. The gym was 24hour fitness so the court was not the best and the shoes were sticking like glue, they held my foot in like they were new. And they were molded to my buddies feet, but within one game they felt like I’ve had for as long as he did. It was one of the best shoes I’ve ever played in… even though they were busted as hell.
The Kobe 7’s was one of my favorites. Lots of people hate it but I loved it. I actually cracked every carbon fiber shank in my Kobe’s but I always assumed it was just plastic with carbon fiber print.
@@JAHRONMON yo jahronmon if I have a chance to get the Bruce lee Kobe 9 EM Low will I be missing out on a lot can’t find any modern advice thanks man if you get a chance to respond. Been a fan since 2017
4 5 6 are the best in terms of performance and style, but 8 11 are also good option to hoop in. 9 has the greatest traction, but the lack of support which is caused by the flyknit design made me hurt my ankles three times.
True story the Kobe 9 Elites are inspired by Manny Pacquiao because when Kobe watched Pacquiao sparring he noticed that he was wearing super high top shoes and he asked why and pacquiao said to get more ankle support and that's what made kobe get super high tops. Pacquiao wore them in his fights but sadly he left Nike for Anta.
I wholeheartedly agree with you JAHRONMON! The Nike Zoom Kobe 6 are also my best Kobe shoes of all-time. I literally busted my pair (Black Del Sol) playing it on any basketball surface indoors and outdoors for several years, but the uppers continued to hold even though the bottom soles were almost smoothen out.
Ive had two Kobe 9s and one Kobe 8s and they are my favorite shoes ever, even over my Jordans. It's because they look cool enough to go out in, but I can also drop a bucket in them whenever I wanted. My favorite sneaker line ever!
@@JuanPablo-ww5cp I prefer the 8s performance and looks although the 9s have better traction. The 9s are clunky in the heel. This is because the drop in midsole in the 9 sits within rubber and plastic. Whereas the 8s drop in midsole sits within a foam shell. Only the Kobe 8 Elite had Zoom Air and only in the forefoot. The Kobe 9 available on Nike I.D. had an option for Full-Length Zoom Air which I would love to own one day.
In terms of visuals, the kobe 4s are the best looking across all foot sizes man, it just doesn't get awkwardly looking small or nba players' type of big.
Kobe V was the most comfortable and lightest shoe i have ever hooped in. It felt like walking on clouds and the carbon fiber plate kepr my foot super supported doing athletic moves.
My favorite Kobe's ever is the Kobe 10's even though some people say that they're trash because of the cushioning, but the Kobe 10's where a perfect fit for my foot. Btw I wore those shoes until the soles come off
Had a pair of Kobe 11 back in high school, worn it out, missed it so much so bought another pair in college, worn that pair out again, and now I miss it again but can't afford it any more. Hands down my favorite basketball shoes all time.
Man, the 3s are my favorite Kobes of all time, they were my first pair too. I was back in junior high and I had to do chores around the house for a while for my parents to get me a pair. They're just so comfy, although the traction was easily one of the worst in the Kobe line. The 8s and 9s are still my GOAT hoop shoes till this day, but they're so hard to find now and a lot of them are starting to separate. For me it's probably listed like this from best to worst to hoop in Kobe 8 Kobe 9 Kobe 5 Kobe 6 Kobe 4 Kobe 1 Kobe 11 Kobe 2 Kobe 3 Kobe 7 I never hooped in the 10s since I fractured my foot that year so I never bought any since I wasn't hooping
I like this dude. I love his list and the fact that he didn’t just make it like everyone else would, he did it in his own way and had good reasons for every one! Awesome video
The 4s are my number one on my list. Never had a problem with the shoe. It was more like a mid top shoe. I remember I sprained my ankle once and I was recovered in 2 days in these shoes. I have at least 30 pairs of this shoe
kobe 11 elites are my fav shoe to hoop in, super low to the ground and stable with the outrigger. harder to roll an ankle in....only downside like you said it the traction doesn't hold up well over time.
kyries are all looks but suck and same with kds. kd7-10 were my favorite but now they make them more of looked. hopefully AD takes over the kobe lineup
i prefer kobe 11 EM version with solid rubber, good upper and also you'll get great traction(plus durable). the aces colorway imo the best kobe 11 EM, unfortunately the glue on my pair went off so it's not safe to play in. but still i'll fix the glue and rock the shoe casually
I actually got my first pair of Kobe’s this Christmas the Kobe 11 “Achilles heel” and they’re arriving today and I’m super excited I’m only going to really bring them out when I’m hooping indoors
Wish you did number and colorway. You should make top 8 iconic color ways next! That way it’s truly the the top 8 Kobe sneakers of all time. Make it more specific; the grinch, Beethoven, Venice beach, Bruce lee, etc. would love to see where they all stack up!
That kobe 4 away colourway that you have looks very nice, hopefully I could be able to cop my first kobe pair soonerrr. Great video tho, always love your energy bro!
As a die-hard kobe fan, i really hope Kobe's shoe could be just like Jordan's which everyone from every generation would love to have. Hope this is not just a day dream....
When i was in my teens, i never had the luxury to buy legit and bnew kobe shoes coz i can't afford them. Instead, i bought replicas of kobe 8 black and gold shoes in order to play with my peers and we played lots of pick up games almost everyday. Guess what? I used the same shoes for like 2 yrs, and i played with them really hard. Now i own a mamba focus pair and a kobe 10 pair. They were the best personally.
i got the 7s the day they dropped and i remember playing my first game with them and i sprained tf outta my ankle lol. i refused to believe it was because the shoe. that whole season i would sprain tf outta my ankle nearly every single game and it was already too late before i finally came to terms that the shoe might be the cause of my issues. the 8s came out and i never had an issue with those, i loved the 8s, and it further confirmed my ankle problems were definitely from the 7s.
I got those exact Kobe 11’s. Definitely the most slippery Kobe I’ve ever hooped in. Any tips for making them have better traction? Do I just need non dusty courts to play in them???
I think the 9s are inspired by Manny Pacquiao. Nike should’ve made a collaboration that time while Pac was still with Nike. And man oh man, I’ve had chances to own a Kobe pair when I was young but I chose Lebron 5 over Kobe 1.
im hooping in kobe 11 em. this thing grips even in dusty court. upper fits super snug. lightweight. low to ground. love it. wish i could try nike id sole with it tho
Second to air jordan in popularity and iconic status but performance wise, for me Kobe's are the best of all time. I hate it that when i moved to canada and able to buy sneakers, Kobe's are almost always sold out :(
Kobe 9's is inspired by the shoes of a boxer because Kobe once watched Manny Pacquiao and he became interested to his shoes and the he come up with the idea of a high cut shoes but it feels like you're on low cut
I've been playing basketball for 35 years on every surface imaginable and I've never had any blisters on my feet lls 😭 wtf was going on with y'all?! And the Kobe 7 is one of my favorites to ball in
same. kobes are the best shoes for basketball my generation is all about looks. they all wear kyries but me knowing looks arent everything when your playing in the gym. my top 2 shoes is kobes and lebrons. the work and technology is so crazy.
the converse that Kelly Oubre wears are similar to the NXT 360. Being that Converse is under the Nike umbrella I would assume they are the same shoe but with different branding
I played in and loved the Kobe 4, 5, 11 and AD NXT. The 7s were pretty good too. Adidas Crazy 8 and Adidas Kobe 1 are very bulky and probably outdated.
Great video. Thanks for sharing this. I thought about offer me a pair of 11. But maybe a pair of the 6… If i wear 9,5 in Jordan what size should i get ? I red Nike size small. Is that right ?
If we can get to 33K on IG I'll un-DS those Kobe IV's live!
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How are the Kobe’s 10s not on this list?
@@conceitedsanity1927 they are objectively not as good as the others
I had my worst ankle sprain ever in the NXT 360. I lost confidence in those shoes ever since. My fav are the Kobe 9 elite. I bought 3 pairs because I loved them so much.
"If i'm gonna roll my ankle, nothing's going to stop that" - Kobe
Same never hurt my ankle until that shoe
@Classic Laundry Oh for sure. It's just a mental thing. We've all been there.
Pretty much unavoidable.. i sprain my ankle in the 2k5’s but i still love my kobes!! Still today i hoop in the eybl 5’s
I rolled my ankle disgustingly in Kobe 8s... I've switched to Adidas since... chunky, stable and boosty... no ankle rolls... I remember the Don Issue 1 video "problem"... I'm like gimme dat... super chunky and stable...
I never had a pair of Kobe’s growing up, but I wish I did. Recently I went hoopin with a group of friends and one of them (who is a die hard Kobe fan) had a busted pair of Kobe 8 “Year of the Horse.” And I mean busted. The grip was balding, outsole was cracking, mesh was ripped in some parts, and they just looked like a shoe you’d find at goodwill. I didn’t bring my own kicks so I had no other choice but to play in those 8s. I was shocked on how comfortable and sturdy they felt. The gym was 24hour fitness so the court was not the best and the shoes were sticking like glue, they held my foot in like they were new. And they were molded to my buddies feet, but within one game they felt like I’ve had for as long as he did. It was one of the best shoes I’ve ever played in… even though they were busted as hell.
Which is why you should get a used pair of Kobe 8s for your self
The Kobe 7’s was one of my favorites. Lots of people hate it but I loved it. I actually cracked every carbon fiber shank in my Kobe’s but I always assumed it was just plastic with carbon fiber print.
Just played in my Kobe 9 elite low (Michael Jackson moonwalk colorway) for the first time last night for Mamba Day 🐍
Traction truly is amazing
It's the GOAT!
@@JAHRONMON yo jahronmon if I have a chance to get the Bruce lee Kobe 9 EM Low will I be missing out on a lot can’t find any modern advice thanks man if you get a chance to respond. Been a fan since 2017
Thank you for the review, never bought any Kobe shoes, looking for ones with best traction.
The moon walkers we’re 1 of my all time favorite hoop shoes
4 5 6 are the best in terms of performance and style, but 8 11 are also good option to hoop in. 9 has the greatest traction, but the lack of support which is caused by the flyknit design made me hurt my ankles three times.
True story the Kobe 9 Elites are inspired by Manny Pacquiao because when Kobe watched Pacquiao sparring he noticed that he was wearing super high top shoes and he asked why and pacquiao said to get more ankle support and that's what made kobe get super high tops. Pacquiao wore them in his fights but sadly he left Nike for Anta.
The Kobe 9s inserts were so good, I placed them on my Alpinestars Tech 5 motocross boots and it felt amazing to ride with
Wasn't even shopping for Kobe's or anything, I just love the passion for shoes and design. Highly entertaining and informative channel dude
I wholeheartedly agree with you JAHRONMON! The Nike Zoom Kobe 6 are also my best Kobe shoes of all-time. I literally busted my pair (Black Del Sol) playing it on any basketball surface indoors and outdoors for several years, but the uppers continued to hold even though the bottom soles were almost smoothen out.
I have the Kobe 11 Elite Low "Brave Blue". Agree on everything you said about it!
Ive had two Kobe 9s and one Kobe 8s and they are my favorite shoes ever, even over my Jordans. It's because they look cool enough to go out in, but I can also drop a bucket in them whenever I wanted. My favorite sneaker line ever!
Which ones do you like the best out of these two?
@@JuanPablo-ww5cp I would say the Kobe 8 but if I had made a Nike I.D. of the Kobe 9 with the full length Zoom Air I might pick those.
@@johvanortiz6267 thanks for the quick reply so you like the 9 looks better but 8 performance wise the best.
@@JuanPablo-ww5cp I prefer the 8s performance and looks although the 9s have better traction. The 9s are clunky in the heel. This is because the drop in midsole in the 9 sits within rubber and plastic. Whereas the 8s drop in midsole sits within a foam shell. Only the Kobe 8 Elite had Zoom Air and only in the forefoot. The Kobe 9 available on Nike I.D. had an option for Full-Length Zoom Air which I would love to own one day.
@@johvanortiz6267 ok thanks for the advice gonna look into that Kobe 9 as well. 🙏
8s were so comfortable. I wish they will restock soon
SAME!
In terms of visuals, the kobe 4s are the best looking across all foot sizes man, it just doesn't get awkwardly looking small or nba players' type of big.
Kobe V was the most comfortable and lightest shoe i have ever hooped in. It felt like walking on clouds and the carbon fiber plate kepr my foot super supported doing athletic moves.
Kobe 8 is the most comfortable and stylish kobe shoes i ever had. The lakers purple, gold and white colorway is fire
The Kobe 9 Elite is the greatest shoe of them all performance-wise. That one deserves the Hall of Fame status.
I agree I had the nola all star pair, some loser stole them though. I loved them though I swear my jumper went up 50%. They were so comfortable too.
My favorite Kobe's ever is the Kobe 10's even though some people say that they're trash because of the cushioning, but the Kobe 10's where a perfect fit for my foot. Btw I wore those shoes until the soles come off
It sucks now that there so difficult to find for a decent price
They should be number 1 on this list
Had a pair of Kobe 11 back in high school, worn it out, missed it so much so bought another pair in college, worn that pair out again, and now I miss it again but can't afford it any more. Hands down my favorite basketball shoes all time.
I heard the traction was super bad tho?
@@evanduan1758 yeah those patterns didn’t last long, had to wipe a lot
@@jieelyuu Only in dusty courts tho right?
@@evanduan1758 idk my court is pretty good imo. It’s a college gym with wood floor. Don’t get your hopes high on tractions
You deserve so many more subscribers my boy. Great work
My top 3 faves when it comes to Kobe's Sneakers are the 6,5 and the 9. 🙏
Man, the 3s are my favorite Kobes of all time, they were my first pair too. I was back in junior high and I had to do chores around the house for a while for my parents to get me a pair. They're just so comfy, although the traction was easily one of the worst in the Kobe line. The 8s and 9s are still my GOAT hoop shoes till this day, but they're so hard to find now and a lot of them are starting to separate.
For me it's probably listed like this from best to worst to hoop in
Kobe 8
Kobe 9
Kobe 5
Kobe 6
Kobe 4
Kobe 1
Kobe 11
Kobe 2
Kobe 3
Kobe 7
I never hooped in the 10s since I fractured my foot that year so I never bought any since I wasn't hooping
That's a great story man. I like you're list too man. Especially since you got the 2's on there!
I like this dude. I love his list and the fact that he didn’t just make it like everyone else would, he did it in his own way and had good reasons for every one! Awesome video
Great video, excellent production. Keep up the good work!
I have the whole Kobe 9, 10, and 11 shoe line…. And honestly the 9s and 10s are the best and nothing comes close to that 👍🏿.
10 is trash
@@kidproduction6720 well that's your opinion and i didn't asl for it 🤷🏿
The 4s are my number one on my list. Never had a problem with the shoe. It was more like a mid top shoe. I remember I sprained my ankle once and I was recovered in 2 days in these shoes. I have at least 30 pairs of this shoe
selling any? 😅
the 4 is forever my fav cuz i scored the Olympic kobe 4 and it was my freshmen year in college. loved hoopin in them
I was in college with the 9 lows. Loved that shoe.
Kobe 5’s are my favorite, then the 6’s. Still rocking the OG chaos/jokers and finally picked up the Bruce Lee’s protro. Such a nostalgic feeling.
kobe 11 elites are my fav shoe to hoop in, super low to the ground and stable with the outrigger. harder to roll an ankle in....only downside like you said it the traction doesn't hold up well over time.
Best signature line when it comes to performance for sure.
kyries are all looks but suck and same with kds. kd7-10 were my favorite but now they make them more of looked. hopefully AD takes over the kobe lineup
Lebron performance is amazing
Thanks for this Mamba themed video! Thanks for showing love to the Kobe XI and Kobe III. True Kobe Stan.
i prefer kobe 11 EM version with solid rubber, good upper and also you'll get great traction(plus durable).
the aces colorway imo the best kobe 11 EM, unfortunately the glue on my pair went off so it's not safe to play in. but still i'll fix the glue and rock the shoe casually
I actually got my first pair of Kobe’s this Christmas the Kobe 11 “Achilles heel” and they’re arriving today and I’m super excited I’m only going to really bring them out when I’m hooping indoors
Yessir! Great video…My #1 Kobe to hoop is the Kobe 6 but right behind it is the Kobe 4! 🔥🔥🔥🐍♾
I’ve had the 8s and 6 I honestly prefer the 8s
1. 6s
2. 4s
3. 5s
Top 3 best Kobe's
Kobe vi were the best balling shoes I've ever balled. Felt like a running shoe that fit like a glove.
Wish you did number and colorway. You should make top 8 iconic color ways next! That way it’s truly the the top 8 Kobe sneakers of all time. Make it more specific; the grinch, Beethoven, Venice beach, Bruce lee, etc. would love to see where they all stack up!
I just bought the Kobe 9 Low Moonwalker. Can't wait till I get it. It's a beautiful sneaker.
Kobe 5 and 6 for the collection... agree with the Kobe 11's for on-court performance. But any Kobe version is would be good enough for me.
Agree with the six!!! Kobeeee!!! Love it!!
Great Video! KOBE IV Playoff is my first Kobe shoe, I will put No.1 on KOBE IV, No.2 on KOBE V, No.3 on KOBE VI and No.4 on KOBE I.
good stuff man. I always appreciate your videos and the content you put out. keep it up
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I remember my mom offered me a pair of Kobe but I picked curry’s 😢 6:18
That kobe 4 away colourway that you have looks very nice, hopefully I could be able to cop my first kobe pair soonerrr. Great video tho, always love your energy bro!
As a die-hard kobe fan, i really hope Kobe's shoe could be just like Jordan's which everyone from every generation would love to have. Hope this is not just a day dream....
Hard to argue with your list...solid reasoning really
All love from the Philippines man! Great vid
Years has passed, I'm still wishing I can get my hands on kobe 11
Great content bro. Just a little surprised you don't have the Kobe 1 Protro here.
Love this list!!! Kobe 6 Grinch’s are an all-time grail 🔥🔥🔥
I NEED A PAIR.
When i was in my teens, i never had the luxury to buy legit and bnew kobe shoes coz i can't afford them. Instead, i bought replicas of kobe 8 black and gold shoes in order to play with my peers and we played lots of pick up games almost everyday. Guess what? I used the same shoes for like 2 yrs, and i played with them really hard. Now i own a mamba focus pair and a kobe 10 pair. They were the best personally.
protro 6 very elegant! hope to have one... someday! love kobe so much..
i got the 7s the day they dropped and i remember playing my first game with them and i sprained tf outta my ankle lol. i refused to believe it was because the shoe. that whole season i would sprain tf outta my ankle nearly every single game and it was already too late before i finally came to terms that the shoe might be the cause of my issues. the 8s came out and i never had an issue with those, i loved the 8s, and it further confirmed my ankle problems were definitely from the 7s.
The best ones in my opinion is the 9s. ❤️❤️❤️
Kobe 9 & Kobe 11 👍🏾👍🏾 🔥
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Great vid!! 11’s and they are by far the best court shoe I have.
Kobe 6 del sol black is my favorite shoe of all time. waiting for protros of that shoe
Just ordered mine yesterday do the contractaction is good? I feel like i aould roll my ankle
I got those exact Kobe 11’s. Definitely the most slippery Kobe I’ve ever hooped in. Any tips for making them have better traction? Do I just need non dusty courts to play in them???
Great video homie
Kobe 8 elite super hero…forefoot +heel zoom 🐐
I think the 9s are inspired by Manny Pacquiao. Nike should’ve made a collaboration that time while Pac was still with Nike.
And man oh man, I’ve had chances to own a Kobe pair when I was young but I chose Lebron 5 over Kobe 1.
I have 5 pairs of 11. The best hoop shoe
I have a pair of the Kobe 5 hall of fame and it’s so good it is number 1/2 in my opinion
im hooping in kobe 11 em. this thing grips even in dusty court. upper fits super snug. lightweight. low to ground. love it. wish i could try nike id sole with it tho
My top 3:
1. Kobe 5
2. Kobe 6
3. Kobe 8
Still rockin my Moonwalker and Bruce Lee 9's
Second to air jordan in popularity and iconic status but performance wise, for me Kobe's are the best of all time. I hate it that when i moved to canada and able to buy sneakers, Kobe's are almost always sold out :(
Can you do a review on the curry 8s please?
Kobe 8 in number 5 is crazy they are definitely number 1 fasho 💯 I remember everybody had these
just throw the full zoom drop in from the lebron 11 into the kobe nine and it becomes an absolute monster, thats my setup
6! The grinch were the all time best n most iconic Kobe collection! The OG non-protro version even better!
the kobe 9 dusty cactus was my first ever kobe and I loved them i think my favorites are the 6's and runner ups are the dusty cactus 9s
Kobe 1s are my all time favourite, followed by the 4s and 11s
Ur probly the biggest kobe fan ive ever seen but keep up the content
Really love kobe 4 and kobe 9 bro, overall it is really the best shoes of all time.
Hey G, how did you get the chrome finish back on the shoe. I’m from Canada and would love my 9’s to look as good as you made them!
Kobe 9's is inspired by the shoes of a boxer because Kobe once watched Manny Pacquiao and he became interested to his shoes and the he come up with the idea of a high cut shoes but it feels like you're on low cut
I'll rank #2 KB 6 #3 KB 5 #4 KB9
My top #1 sneaker of all time are the KB10 I feel in love when I first saw them 🔥
Enjoying watching the video jah🔥🔥🥶
I've been playing basketball for 35 years on every surface imaginable and I've never had any blisters on my feet lls 😭 wtf was going on with y'all?! And the Kobe 7 is one of my favorites to ball in
same. kobes are the best shoes for basketball my generation is all about looks. they all wear kyries but me knowing looks arent everything when your playing in the gym. my top 2 shoes is kobes and lebrons. the work and technology is so crazy.
the converse that Kelly Oubre wears are similar to the NXT 360. Being that Converse is under the Nike umbrella I would assume they are the same shoe but with different branding
My top 3 would be Kobe 11, Kobe 4 and NXT 360.
I miss the colorways of the 10's basketball era, hell even basketball from the 10's because that's when I started playing and watching ball
Hope you reach 33K, waiting for the 4's to be UNDS
First! Much ❤️ from PH 🇵🇭
kobe 11 and kobe 9 i think is the best shoe to hoop in imo... lucky enought i have all the kobe models😁
9 and 11 only are the goat kobe's
I played in and loved the Kobe 4, 5, 11 and AD NXT. The 7s were pretty good too. Adidas Crazy 8 and Adidas Kobe 1 are very bulky and probably outdated.
I have a completely different top 4 but I can also go with yours. Kobe line is just that good. Damn
Let me hear your top 4!
The Kobe 7 is my fav Kobe to play in, it just takes some time to break them in.
The Grinch That Stole Christmas Kobe Bryant Nike’s. Are to me the absolute best pair of Kobe’s to come out.
6, 8, 9, 5 Protro, and 1's are the best. Honorable mention NXT 360.
Solid list man!
My first Kobes were 10s Christmas cw.
1:21 FTB dropped on 2016, Kobe’s last season. I think you meant the Prelude pack.
I did mean to say 2016. Good look. - Jarron vis Camerabae’s iPad
I liked playing in the 7s had the poison darts
whenever someone asks me where my Kobe 6s are I say up in the attic at my grandma's house.
Favorite is 1, 5, 11, 6, 2, 8, NXT 360 and 9 those are my favorites
Great video. Thanks for sharing this.
I thought about offer me a pair of 11.
But maybe a pair of the 6…
If i wear 9,5 in Jordan what size should i get ? I red Nike size small. Is that right ?
Them socks were so iconic
I absolutely dig your Kobe videos! Best signature line to hoop in. I copped a couple of your GOAT tees and can’t to rock them with my 9’s!