Tommy, there is a top eyelet on the shoe - it’s the silver band. I also swapped the insole with a Nike/NB running Ortholite and then added my own cushioned orthotic. Got more cushioning and fits perfectly!
Bro. Your comment was a Life saver! Good thing i read this. Now i can hoop in this kobe 8 shoes with peace of mind not qorrying much about my ankle. Thanks!
I got these pair last sept 1 (initial release here in Ph) And yes it is true you have to go half size or 1 size down :) And for me, crazy 8's way better than other adidas kobe shoes that they re-released
I went true to size with mine. It's was a good fit. Lockdown was very good. You actually have one more lace outlet, which is the strap that goes all the way to the back of the shoe. You can insert your shoe laces there :)
Hey Tommy. My son made it on to his high school team last season which is something I tried but couldn’t do in my days. Up to this point I’ve only gotten him $60 clearance Nike shoes. Wanted to reward him for his effort and get him something $200 usd or below. What is your TOP choice? Traction, comfort, and weight are his priorities. All indoors, clean and dusty courts, 9.5US, reg foot type. Plays guard or forward. Thx much. Love your content and opinions. Trip to Asia soon so international brands are just fine!!!
Hey, that’s amazing congrats to him! GT Hustle 2, LeBron 20 & 21 are the top choices from Nike to me. From Asian brands, Way of Wade 10 and Nova Surge Low from Asics. Cheers!
I recently got this pair for $64.99 for work. Put some Move insoles in them and I love it. I haven’t word Adidas in years and I like the Feet You Wear Tech. I have the other two original color ways coming that I got for a steep discount as well. I like the style and the feel.
Hi Tommy, you mention about the extra eyelet things. I think you can use the top straps on both sides of your shoes ankle area as a eyelet. Just let the shoelace go through the straps.
I went with a half size bigger, because I have to insert an orthotic. My Stance hoop socks are slightly thick, so the half size bigger helps. 🤝🏿 I won a purple/yellow guy old colorway, i found at a footlocker in H.S. $30 bucks in the back in a clearance box. Also owned an original black/white colorway, and and red/black colorway when we we're shutting down the rec center in college!!! Pull-up three on the fastbreak for the w-i-n!!! Just reminiscing. 😎💫💥💪🏿 A favorite indeed. This White/Black cop, will be another chapter of my now, 36 year old hoop training-self. #MambaMentality2024👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿☝🏿🌟
@tommyliu4 there is one more set of eyelets fir the laces at the top brother. Right above the second last eyelet at the top, it’s flat band instead of a hole
@@jonathanlai942 In the simplest term: much easier to use. Good traction, durability, bounciness - no pinching or minor discomfort from the upper materials. Both are great shoes though!
Even though I think the shoe looks great, I passed because of the price point, but at a discount I will be all over them. Not sure if I will ball in these only because I like them so much haha
Interesting! Are you in the US? I’m starting to think if it had anything to do with pairs made in different places - cause that’s a huge difference in sizing with the CAD label pairs.
Same. I’m a size 9 but my toe hit the top of the toe box with these. I returned them and went half size up and it’s much better. Definitely Go half size or full size up on these.