Better Than The OG? | adidas Crazy 8 2023
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- Hey Guys! Today we take a detailed look and review at the adidas Crazy 8 Retro sneaker for 2023.
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The fyw logo on the inside ankle was there in the og release, but it was debossed instead of embroidered. The Torsion system was purple on the og, but it looked almost blue. I remember on the first retros liking that they changed it to a more purple color. I remember having fond memories of Kobe wearing this shoe, i wish they kept the original pu insole... I remember watching this documentary called "between the madness" about the Fresno State Bulldogs. Most of the players wore the KB 8's, they just looked so nice in that white with red stripes team color.
One of my favorite shoes to hoop in. Hooped in them so much and for so long the outsole got a hole in it
They fire fs
Just placed my order, love the non-hype pricing and ease of purchase. Another one to check off the shoes I wanted from middle school.
Facts!
On footlocker they are 80 euro now 😀
Yeah,they are like $70 on StockX for size 9.5.About to jump on these on Thursday.
Such a nostalgic shoe! And I agree, should have definitely kept the 8! Already bought a pair and waiting for the gray! They need to release more colors and hurry with up with bringing back the Crazy 2s in black and in white!
One of the only non Nike and/or Jordan Brand athletic shoes I would purchase. I had a pair of the originals and they were one of the most comfortable shoes I ever wore back then.
My next door neighbor had a pair of these back in the day that he used to wear casually because he was playing soccer, so they weren't a good fit for that and they lasted him quite a bit of time.
Then he passed them on to his dad, who also wore them for a good 4-5 years. All in all they were built to last since they were worn for 8 years or so without much wear and tear.
I always liked this model and the orange ones they're releasing are looking great!
I'm really looking forward to these...I hope they will be released here in Germany...despite Adidas being German...their releases are all over the place here, especially with the Kobe retroes! Fingers crossed!
The best part of seeing this video was being able to purchase these today on my way home from work, and being able to go through the finer details while watching. I’m also glad that I held off purchasing them last week at JD Sports for $160, since I found them at Dick’s for $140.
This is so nostalgic. I used to draw this on my notebook when I was in gradeschool coz I could not afford them lol. It’s aesthetically beautiful 🤩. Miss you Kobe!
Man! I hope they make tons of those crazy 8s.
Im not counting on it
Bro..don't mean to let you down but those are going strait to the clearance section..be patient you'll be able to get all the colors that they did make for more than 75% off 2weeks after they release, trust me
They'll sit tho
I’ve seen em sitting in JD Sports. It’s the price tag! I’m waiting to catch ‘em on sale!!!
It’s too niche.. no hype appeal. Except for nerdy Kobe basketball sneaker fans
Can't wait for the orange colorway to drop. They look amazing, loving the adidas basketball comeback happening this year
My pair actually just arrived today! And when I opened the box I was surprised at how the upper looked. I didn’t really care for that ashy gray look. Actually looks like real elephant skin. And then I tried mine and yes my toe was crammed right up to the front. I feel like it’s because of that crazy thick ankle and heel padding. I found that if I forced my heel all the way to the back of the shoe compressing that foam , that I do get normal toe spacing at the front like all of my other size 11s. I’m not sure if that’s some thing that’ll break in with time , i’m thinking maybe not for me since I wear my shoes loosely casually. Unfortunately I think I’ll be returning these. Maybe I’ll try for the original white and black color way or the All-Star color way if they release them
Just picked these up today. My buddy and I used to call these the “Loco Ochos” being from SoCal 😂. When I picked them up in store I was blown away by the materials. So nice. I almost don’t want to play in them- but I will be.
Got my pair yesterday .. the off white / cream / toast .. love em .. I’m a true 11.5 .. and these fit perfect .. have em pairing up with my baggy swoosh sweats from the 80s / 90s .. killer old school in da house - 😊
Dude, great coverage. Don’t know if I’ll grab a pair, but I like that these have more of a flat surface area on the forefoot and heel even thought it’s FYW. The Top Ten 2000 is jarring to wear because of it, and take some getting used to. Materials on here look great!
Thanks for the heads up on the sizing. I had hit on these on champs and now they are on footlocker. Ordered a half size up just in case
I've been waiting for this 🙏🔥
I love these! I think true Kobe fans, we have to have these in the collection. I ordered a my size 12 and dang my toes were jammed, I had to exchange for a 13. Its in the mail, so don't know how they will fit, But better than my normal size for sure! Champs had them off their website for Kobes birthday and barely came back on the site today. Kinda weird. But these were a must for me. They look great!
Good to know that these aren’t as bright as the original, I can’t tell from the pictures. Yes, please bring back the original white ones, those are one of my favorite shoes of all time! I was a junior in high school when the originals came out. I wanted this color way but couldn’t get in my size, & got the white ones. 1 of my favorite shoes to play in, found them super comfortable. I agree with Chris, dirt would cling to them so had to constantly wipe them off.
I am well over sail/previntaged. I want my white shoes to be white...for me that's the sign of crisp, fresh new pair of kicks ❤️
The rounded laces of this shoe (just like the Jordan 10) are my favorite functional part of this shoe. One tug and the shoe is tight.
I still have my pair from the early 2010s it’s my baby even though it doesn’t fit my foot anymore definitely picking up a updated pair ❤
My dad wore that colour way to cut the grass from 1998 until they eventually fell apart in 2015
😂😂😂😂
This literally is the best comment for Sales. Not even joking. 🙏🏻
Man, I loved the look of these back in the day!
Great review. I just checked my original pair from back in the day. The Torsion System is a dark purple and gold.
This shoe is special in that Jamal Crawford wore those shoes (white with blue colorway) in the 1998 Washington State boys basketball. His HS team (Rainier Beach HS) won the state title that year.
The oG blue were cold man. Very comfortable on and off the court. That sole is amazing. Those and D Wades really low solid black with the orange slits. Yeah I was lucky to get a pair in orange. They're usually red.
That shirt is toooooo dope!!! Nice to see these sneakers back in stores!!
I want the red and black ones but I did cop these. Loved how they fit back in the day
I just bought a pair of these a few days ago from Hibbitts. Mine pair fit me true to size and there comfortable. I can't wait to get the other colorways also.
I wore nothing but these back then, for years, up until i couldn't find them in sporting goods outlets. These were definitely a upgrade. The OGs barely had any padding until the all-star pair were released. Still my favorite shoe to this day.
I went to highschool with a kid that had the most recent retro then. Around a decade ago I'm pretty sure was the last time I seen these shoes so they had to come out that year or a few before cuz I doubt a teen in the early 2010s was getting a legit 90s pair
I remember the original: That inner bump-like “cushioning” I didn’t like
But this classic look is dope on and off the court.. simple black/white?!?…Even better..Nod to the 90’s on this one..🤜🏾💥🤛🏽
I just picked them up! And yes, they should have kept the 8 on the shoe. Hopefully they come out with the all star crazy 8's with the 8 on it.
I hope cause those are the ones I want
Had a gray pair. One the best quality shoe I ever played ball in or wore. Gonna grab a pair since the Js are boring right now
Love the design on these. Especially the all white with black and the all-star color ways. Very underrated shoe. Looks comfy also.
I second the release of the All Star colorway Kobe wore in the 1998 All Star game.
Just picked up mine today!❤
Will definitely cop this.
I bought the red version of this when Derrick Rose wore them. I still get compliments on them to this day.
Full size up this time, must try in shop before purchase😊
I’ve just dug my 2017 pair up to wear. ❤
My first pair of KB's!! Getting them!!
Ive liked these since i saw this review months ago. I was at my local Ross today and these pairs are floating around there. Was able to cop a pair in my size for $45, cant really beat that in todays economy esp cause the materials are so nice on em
Just bought a pair because of this video 😁
Haha delta breeze!!! Great Job guys, keep grindin'!!!!
I don’t mind the pre-age look. I hope I can grab a pair.
Awesome review as always. 🔥🔥🔥
The Feet You Wear logo replacing the embroidered 8 on the toe could be a way of appeasing Kobe fanatics. I have read my share of social media comments who accused Adidas of making money off of a dead man's reputation. When the Adidas Crazy 97 came out (in Laker colorway/dunk contest edition), many of those Kobe fanatics were ruthless.
holy shit i remember wanting these so bad as a kid. I'm gonna neeeeeeeeed these
I put miles on my Crazy 8 shoes and still have them. Some of the most comfortable shoes Ive ever worn
The colorway potentials for these is limitless feels like
You’re spot on with the size. I ordered my true size as I usually do. I do need to go up half a size. did you have the same issue with kobe protro V bruce Lee? I ordered my True size and I need to go up .5 a size on that too.
I had the Knicks version. They felt soo good playing basketball with.
I enjoyed every single comment! Yet another great video!!! happy to have these coming soon😊
Chris. Man you are so awesome.
Your review is so spot on! Eye to eye in so many ways. Especially the fit. I am normally a 10 and I ended up getting a 10.5 thankfully!
They run small?
Glad it was helpful!
@@themadvillain6199 yes they do at least a half size….and like Chris says the upper is surprisingly loose so you kind of swim in them until you tighten them up.
Yes, i am size 10 in jordans...but 10,5 with These!
So I'm a 12 in Jordan's and I tired a 12 on in these in store and was way too tight. The 13 fit good on top of the foot and toe space but a half inch or so of room in the back. Guessing a 12.5 would be best ?
I plan on copping and hooping in these. May the shoegods bless me with the fit.
I'm 9us ultraboost, 9.5us yeezy 350..
with this crazy8 9.5us fits perfect.😊
My Peoria Manual High School basketball team wore those during our 4-peat. Yeap 4 chips in a row...
One of my favourite designs. I had the blue crazy 8s but I wish I’d picked up an OG colorway like this instead. I don’t mind the feet you wear guy on the tongue but I’d forgotten that they took off the 8.
One of your Favorite design's? Wow😮
I'd say the closest look to that I can think from the past was the Shaq Nosis',which was kinda sweet
Me too. I loved them
wish they add boost to this as a protro
These look amazing 👍
Most don’t know how much an all around shoe this is. Probably top 5 for me in performance. Indoor or outdoor.
So stable. Traction is fire. Cushion is nice and comfy. Not the bounciest but super stable. Wide base. Never sprained my ankle in these. Just all around great. 9/10.
Only bad is maybe ventilation.
Totally agree with the ventilation. Had a pair about ten years ago and that was my biggest complaint
Mandatory buy
The back logo look actually like my white black or home cw or whatever you call it haha my bad I talk a lot just feel so good watching this video like you're just talking to me and agree with all your idea and suggestions. Yeah please bring this back 🎱👀
The black version is definitely a bit small on the big toe.
But I'm not sure if it's due to the stiffness of a new shoe & the material used.
The white version seems to be a better fit. Again, different materials are used on that colourway.
Just cop this on sale. Can’t wait to try them on 👍👍
I still have my pair of
2013 re release of the KB8 All Stars
I have a og pair on now and im going to tell you in my opinion presentation wise the OGs look 💯 times better . Colorway on the OGs is also darker i believe due to the smoothness of the nubuck material however if you weren't able to cop a OG pair this will do 🖤🙏🏾💯 .
These are my dream shoes!!! I wanna hoop in em soooo bad
As a wide footer, I'm in love
The stripes really remind me of the Adidas Accelerator.
I'm tempted to get a pair man😏
Memories....hope these release in Canada!!!
I'm glad Chris Addressed the 8 replaced with the feet you wear logo that infuriates me so much
No bs, these are the best ball kicks to hoop in right now. But I definitely swapped out the insoles for memory foam soles
Had the laker colorway with 🌴 palmtrees
Hope u can make a review of the reebok Blast w/ alamo colorway its very underrated and no one really talks abt it.
This guy is just a freakin cool guy that I want to hang out with and talk shoes with all day.
Late to the party? Lol he's been doing this for like 14 years 😂
I've been watching him for all of those 14 yrs....I just keep loving him!
@@SANTANA1deep
I'm on the fence about the cream faded black look. I'll get them anyway cause I love the shoe.
I bought them recently and I like them A lot
Just got mine in the mail. They definitely look worn/faded fresh out the box but they are really comfortable. Good basketball shoe overall
I want that orange colorway there fire 🔥
I love that shoe and those look so much better then the og I definitely will be copped those in that orange colorway
I agree, I found a pair at Ross today (6/9/24) for $49.99, in my true size 9. I am a TTS 9 in most shoes (but performance shoes like Kobe 4's and 8's, I wear 9.5 ). The padding in the ankle of these Crazy 8's is very plush, so my toe was up against the toebox. Unlike the Adidas Kobe 1 and Harden 8, I have a 9.5 in both pairs and I have some deadspace. Chris is right, Adidas is definitely not consistent in their size fit. In my opinion, I'd try to find a 9.5 to fit like a 9 and a size 10 to fit like a 9.5. Hope this helps!
🤞🏼that the all star cw re-releases. Need/want them back. 😊 Man, the white/white cw was pppular. 🙂
I remember going down a size from the previous release geez
no integration of Ultraboost is a big miss here imo
I remember wanting the pink colorway so bad unfortunately they didnt have them in my country.
I remember a few years back like 2014 I think. Adidas made a Brooklyn Nets version
Gorgeous. I wish i could get them
THE most comfortable,and THE most beautiful Adidas basketball sneaker of all time.I honestly cannot remember more comfortable basketball sneaker.Yhey are so pillowy soft onside.About to order mine from StockX next Thursday evening.Currently sitting at only $70,which os pretty much dort cheap.Can't wait.Had a pair like almost 10 years ago.I'm just curious of how white are the stripes,and the FYW midsole bubbles with these.Anyways,really enjoy watching you review sneakers.Great work.
Man your correct. I had the blue black and White joints when they first came out and they are absolutely nowhere to be bought! Would pay double honestly for the blue black white colorway
Definitely a more casual lifestyle approach to this shoe
Woww q recuerdos finales de los noventas
I had jet black pattend leather stripe! FRESH!!!!!!
I hooped in the og's and the Dame re-issues.. and yeah.. the fit was always sus.. i could never get them tight enough and my foot would always slide forward.. but damn if they still don't look dope!!
My feelings exactly with the fyw guy instead of the number 8 on the tongue sucks. Still happy with the shoe tho 👍🏽 I had to google who the smiley face was 😂
woah, wait you're telling me these.... the classic bulky shoe(IMO) is now perhaps a full size up!? That's crazy. I was thinking about getting a pair of these and am still tempted to. They look great and it's great to hear that the materials are great on them. I remember when they did a release in like... 2013 or 2014, that they made them super light, but the materials were skimped out big time, padding around the ankle was less, all that jazz, as I'm sure you remember. I'm still just shocked about the sizing part. I'm going to have to go try a pair on in stores.
Bro could you please educate me what size should i buy? I am a true to size us 9.5 in air jordan 1s. Should i buy these on 10.5us?
I get mine today!!!! Sucks they didn’t have the 8 on em! But I needed these bad boys! I swear Chris you and I have the same taste in sneakers lol. They need to retro them Damon Stoudamire’s. Air Flight Turbulence ASAP !
Where u bought yours ?
Champs
giving massive hiking shoe vibes!
i'm just happy to get a pair in black colorway.