Foot Doctor Explains Why Pros STILL Wear Kobes So Much
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- čas přidán 21. 02. 2024
- Real foot doctor explains why Kobe Bryant's signature Nike basketball shoes still hold up so well in the NBA, WNBA and NCAA.
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you should review the kobe 1,4,5,6,8,9,11s. you would get a ton of views for sure. i guarantee it. we all wanna know a scientific breakdown of kobe’s especially the 4,5,6 and 8
FACTS!! Especially protros vs OGs if you can find any still playable 🙏🏾🙏🏾. I support this movement. Your breakdowns and detail depth are informative in ways that nobody else can match. You’re cornering the market🤌🏾
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We'd have to set up a gofundme for him to afford all of them 😂
Totally agree tho
Check out wear testers review from the Kobe 4 to modern day.
I agree with @jrandomx8548, I think lots of people would watch those vids 👍
If I recall correctly, Bryant wanted the design language of his signature shoes to be closer to football (soccer) cleats than anything else.
Probably because he was sick of the bulky design of his older shoes. I do remember that he liked the Nike total 90 enough to put some the features in his shoes.
If you look up the Nike total 90 iii indoor shoes and the Kobe 4-6 you could see similarities between them in the midsoles.
I agree with you... however ppl out here acting like Steve Nash wasn't going crazy in low tops
@@bobheyotue9850 nike gatos were nice too, wish adidas would upgrade the samba classic just a tad and i think they be elite
Nike Kobe’s are actually great hoop shoes because a lot of thought and innovation were put into them. They are no nonsense performers which make then reliable. In my opinion, the Kobe 6 has a very advanced design. It doesn’t look out of place when compared to modern shoes today.
A lot of modern shoes and signature lines take inspiration from Nike Kobe’s like the Kyrie’s, PG’s, Freak’s, Ja 1’s, Sabrina 1’s, early Kd’s and the Kd 15 & 16, as well as the LeBron 20 & 21.
I'm a volleyball players and I think the most popoular volleyball shoes - Asics Sky Elite FF2 took inspiration from Kobe 6 too.
I played in the Nike Kobe 4, 5, 7, 11, AD NXT. And recently after the accident and it being so difficult to get Kobe shoes, I was finally able to get the Protros of Kobe 4 and 6. Hands down the best basketball shoes and probably even for other sports. Kobe really paid attention to detail, was actually involved in the creation of his shoes and always aimed for the best performance shoes, not just fashion and using his name. As a massive Kobe, I also tried the old bulky Adidas Kobe's but they're certainly nowhere near as good. Mamba Forever ❤
I saw my favorite shoe, the puma clyde all pro as a mimic of Kobe's now that I saw this video. This video made me smile!
Outstanding video Dr Zach
This history and breakdown makes me appreciate Kobe and his shoe a whole lot more
Love the 6 protro play in the reverse grinches
The kobe 9 is the goated kobe shoe.
I've wanted to know the answer to that, too. Great video idea!
Clicking on this, seeing the Suns and ASU banners..I wasn’t expecting to see the Dublin Rec center! That court brings back a lot of memories
I have the mamba fury also and even his take down model's are elite!
I remember reading an interview of Eric Avar where Kobe mentioned he wanted a soccer-cleat type of low-cut shoe. And he really had to work so hard to get it done for him and that was how the Kobe 4 was designed.
Honestly, he's done a great job keeping things consistent. I'm honestly not surprised people play in Kobes to this day. There's not really any shoe line in the past 10 years that has retained its identity as much as the Kobe line did. You knew what you were getting performance-wise as a baseline. Decent amount of court feel. Pretty consistent fit model-to-model (exception being the Kobe 7, probably because they had the tongue as part of the drop-in midsole.
My favourite definitely has to be the Kobe 8 though. The 5s are a close 2nd.
Thank you so much, I think you fully captured the reasons that players still wear his shoes, great video 😁👍
my first Kobe was the 5. I instantly fell in love with the minimalist fuse and cushion set up. 7’s, 8’s, 9’s, and 11’s are the best drop in midsole shoes ever made. We’d love to see the line actually cut like the Kobe 6
I love the look of the kobe 5's, I had a pair and wore them into the ground, love love loved those shoes
The Nike KB Mentality 2 were my first kobes, used them until they broke apart and threw them out. Shortly after that, he passed away. I still think about how much him and those shoes helped me improve my game.
Kobe 8s are really similar if you can get your hands on them.
My first Kobe shoes was the OG Kobe 6 Avatars, it was by far the most reliable and comfortable in all shoes lineup that I bought, nothing came as close to it. The 1 on 1 fit, zoom air setup, weight, traction, even the color way is superbly cool. Tight budget has switched my purchase sight away from Kobe line, but boy I do miss that perfect basketball shoe. Lace it and forget about it （Drop the mic)
I love the 360 nxt. They aren't the most durable. I've gone through 3 pairs. There's not a lot of spring, but I make a lot of cuts and zig zags. They feel quick and light. I currently play in Lebron 20s which are similar in feel for quickness, but have a bit more cushion and spring. Had to move to them because my physical therapist told me no more old Kobes.
Olympic IV is my favorite jams to look at, IX Elites for performance... Respect for Rubber and Foam!
Kobe 9 wearer since 2012. I started wearing them sparingly to preserve its life. They changed my whole court feel and ankle stability. Have recently gotten the Protro 6 so I’m happy :)
I ruptured my achilles in the past and love the heel reinforcement of the shoe. I use them to play tennis in.
Hi Zach I'm a really big fan of your content from Chile. I really like it because you put some of the science world in to the sneakers review content. I got a cuestion
Did you got the measurement of the thickness of the zoom turbo unit in some Kobe protro 5 or 6?
Aesthetic design and performance 🔥💯
Hey, doc! Nice video! Can you review the serious player only 1 plus shoe? Thanks in advance 😁
that limitless selection tends to dwindle down pretty quick when you have a bigger shoe size
Very true
Hey Zach, could you try analyzing Asics Sky Elite 2. Its a volleyball shoe but i’m interested in how it translates to bball
I use Kobe 6 and 4 when I was athlete in college until now still use them even I graduated for 4 years
Very cool vid. Thx
Kobe has to be the GOAT shoes. I had the 4 which hurt my feet but looked awesome. Got the 8's all black custom. Took a second to break in but used it almost daily until they started falling apart from over use. I think the 8's were my favorite ones. I got the 9 Low Tops and 10s Blues Lagoons. Even the Kobe AD was probably the last I bought. They were all the basketball shoes I would buy for a long time.
As a distance runner, theres a lot of knowledge transfer on Point 1 and Point 2, especially regarding the ability of Kobes to maximize foot strength potential versus a cushy ride that offsets core lower leg development
Ironically Ive always felt that the running space is always 2-3 steps ahead of the court space in terms of trends and tech
The Kobe 5, 8, and 9’s were my favorite to play in.
Zach, I've had many Kobe's but the 6's were my fav...I'm currently playing in LeBron 21's but they are hot and traction sucks on dusty court. I bought some AG4's based on your review but can't wear them do to the thin tongue which pains my foot. Do you want to buy them? they are size 12:)
Here is my review as a 4 year professional basketball player, 6’2 Guard..
Kobe 9 fav traction, Kobe 5 fav cushion, Kobe 6 fav support, Kobe 4/8 fav looks
I would say my favorite shoe to play in a game is the Kobe 5. I feel unstoppable in those, the next shoe being a kobe 9.
GT cut 1 played like a Kobe to me as well.
Kobe 8 is my favorite basketball shoe of all time. Lightweight & snug around the foot, so cutting/changing direction & shooting motion follow through just feel great!
Facts!! Said the same thing. Only shoe I waited in line for on release and got most colors.
Kobe 9 ES peaches and cream were my first. The lunarlon was sick and it was the most stable low top I ever wore. Lunarlon did delete some spring though.
great vid
I appreciate you
Exactly what you said at the end. I believe that Kobe’s have now become the Jordan’s in the basketball community. When players wore Jordan’s 15 years ago they were honoring their game to MJ, now that kobe is gone just about every sneaker coming out now has inspiration from his best (kobe 9) shoe.
Hey Zach! How would you go about restoring a hardened up sole of a kobe 9 elite high? Kinda wanna play in my old ones but they're slippery :( Tried sandpaper lightly and it worked for a bit but I want to know of a better way to do it!
Kobe VI and VI protro are the best basketball shoes I've ever worn outside of the 2k4 Huarache
I am a huge Kobe fan and I only wear Kobe’s signature and mentality to hoops since Kobe 8 came out years ago and most of ppl were laughing about low cut basketball shoes. Even I bought Kobe 1 on StockX for less than 100dollar. After the goat passed away suddenly everyone saying Kobe shoes are the best on performance and resell price went up like rocket 🚀 so now I couldn’t get more kobes to hoops with retail price like used to😢
My top 5 Kobe's:
1. Kobe IX Elite Low
2. Kobe 6
3. Kobe IX
4. Kobe XI
5. Kobe 8 Elite
Fortunate enough to grab them in-store and use them in college (was a student athlete) and later on, unlike the market now.
I begged my mom to buy me the crazy 1 when it came out . I wore everyday to the ground . I kept the box and years later I bought another pair on eBay. For me that’s were it all started so that’s my favourite
Its an innovative shoe that was ahead of its time!
Many thanks for this video ! Which one is the best for impact protection between Kobe 4 Protro and Kobe 5 Protro according to you ? 🙏🏼🙂
Hey doc! Are there any wide foot 🏀 sneakers that would work well with someone that’s used to barefoot style shoes?
for me the 5s are the best as far s as performance shoes goes but my favorite are the 8s as far as complete package with aesthetics and comfort at the top of mind
Hi, new subscriber here. Can you suggest low tops with good traction with heel support for a guard position. Any model will definitely take a look. :)
This entire lineage and methodology for designing basketball shoes started with the 2K for which was actually supposed to initially be branded as the first Kobe for nike
Funny, I'm reading the mamba mentality book right now... @8:00
Have you tried anta shockwave 5 pro and compared it to regular anta shockwave 5s?
My first Kobe's were the Kobe 8's when they first came out like 10+ years ago. After all this time, they are still my most favorite hooping shoes I ever had. I wish I could get my hands on a protro version for retail. Since I loved those so much, I also bought the Kobe 9 high top versions. I was not feeling those at all, they had no breathability & left my feet drenched in sweat. Ended up selling them after hooping in them one time. Shoes that I've hooped in since then, are Kyrie 1s, Kyrie 2s, Harden Vol. 1s, Giannis 1s, Giannis 2s, & Giannis 3s. None of them compare to the Kobe 8s.
The Kobe IV's and VI's are the greatest basketball shoes ever made. They were essentially the Kyries before Kyries, with incredible traction and more comfortable than Jordans, that could be worn for other sports like tennis and indoor soccer if you really wanted to.
I would love to see Nike “perfect” the Kobe line, or come as close as possible. The 2s, 3s (MVP YEAR), 7s & 10s flaws could easily be fixed. 7s are 1 of if not the dopest aesthetic looking Kobe Eric Avar & the Mamba created, there’s a lot that can be done with the 11 shoes in his line.
I'm a 5"11 pg, my first kobe was the V. I wore nothing but kobe's for the next 15 years. My favourite shoe ever, the 6 8 9-11 were good too but not a fan of the 7. The position of the carbon plate did not suit my foot at all. Thanks, Doc Zac, for explaining how kobes really come to life when putting extreme forces of movement on them. I felt like I could drive, change direction and stop just that little bit better
Hey Foot Doctor Zach,
I just wanted to give you some feedback on your outsole durability tests in your reviews. I recently purchased the Two WXY V4 based on your recommendation that it was good for outdoors, but after playing on a concrete court just once, I noticed that the rubber outsole was already showing signs of wear.
I also heard from others that the Way of Wade 10 is not suitable for outdoor use because of the carbon fiber plate cracking and the rubber wearing down quickly.
It might be worth considering upgrading the outsole durability test in your reviews to provide more accurate and helpful information to your viewers.
Thank you for all the great content you continue to provide, and keep up the good work!
I'm also starting to get now why the kobes are not overrated lol. Wished they were durable tho! For you, what shoe/s do you think exceeds kobes?
That also could be manufacturing issues with a run of them- hard to capture every scenerio that could happen with a upload schedule that i'm kept to- but i'm always open to ideas- the shank score even was first ideated by a member in a comment so i'm always looking at new ideas
Yea it’s not accurate as a whole because it messed up for YOU. You see how silly that sounds?
I play in kobe reps due to them being impossible to get on my country, but from the reps ive used, which are 4-5-6, and an actual original pair of 11's for me preformance wise, 6 is the best, aesthetics wise are the 4's, more well rounded are the 5's, and best courtfeel 11's
I got a pair of rep 6s with more “tech” in them with forefoot and heel zoom units. They play great and look pretty close to retails. But Nike needs to do a constant restock of even basic CWs for hoopers to be able to get them.
When are you doing the Harden 8 Zach?
I absolutely love my kobe's!!!
Kobe 9 is still my favorite. Still have Bruce Lees, plus red and black pair. I’m a 14-15. But my Kobe’s are 14.5.
Still in phenomenal condition due to only wearing them in the gym.
The kobe line kinna made low top basketball shoes popular
Great, in on an indoor court with your ankles taped upped and bonus; get a fresh pair every time you play. Sick!
YEEUP!! as a tkd martial artist iLuved How kobes hug and let me be NIMBLE in intrakit situations
**Feeling a lil unsafe in these KD's 😅
What’s better for pg, 182cm, 70kg: nxxt gens, ja 1, freak 5, sabrina 1 or gt cut academy? I need an awesome traction, light weight and solid jumping (cushion), because I’m training dunking. Actually, I have kd 15 and want to have better and more performance shoes
Or u can advice another better kicks for my option? (under 150$)
Love this video doc...how are the Kobe 9s for weak ankles?
Kobes are notorious for ankle sprains even tho I love em.
Not the best
Kobe's legacy in hoop shoes is so great that there are high quality replicas just like Jordans
I have been dying to see some midsole teardowns of classic Kobes (especially the 9s, 10s, 11s, and AD NXT 360s), any chance you would do a video showing the actual measurements on these shoes? I am assuming the teardowns shown in this video are not from previous reviews on your channel. And I don't mind if you only cut up already worn-out sneakers.
I’ll put them in the members section if you want and I’ll put them in the Google sheet
@@FootDoctorZach That would be great, thanks! I always sort the sheet by lowest heel height, curious where the Kobes will land
My most favorite Kobes are the 4s and 1s. Everyone is saying Kobe 5s and 6s but Kyrie 5, 6, 7 basically have the same setup as the Kobe 5 and 6. I prefer those Kyries more over the Kobe 5 and 6 because of the longevity of the foam in the heel portion + price factors.
Can you review the fake Kobes (reps, godkiller, jerseyfrost, etc.)and compare them to the real ones? Would be an interesting vid
I love the kobe reverses but if i didn’t own them i like the lebron 20s as a near option. But the kobes are jist so light its crazy.
Please do a review on the new UA SlipSpeed MEGA
I had the original 1, 3, 4, 8, 9 & 10 elite. The 10 elite had great court feel but the traction was unfortunately not good. I remember coming up on the 3 Asia edition at a Marshall’s back in the day for $30, and they were one of the best shoes I’ve ever played in. The 1s were a bit of a tank to play in but they were beastly. I loved the 4 & 8 because they were on NikeiD (mind blowing to think about now). The 9 had hall of fame traction. Smh I hope Kobe’s become widely-enough available in the future that even the resellers can’t snag them all up.
It's crazy how ahead of their time the Kobe line has been. I feel like OG Jordans while he was playing hit immediately when they went on sale because they changed the game. But when Kobe went to nike and switched to lows, it changed a lot of opinions of what was a great shoe for NBA players. I feel like what happened to the Kobe line during Kobe's career is what is Happening to Curry line now. Especially more recent models like 8,9... Have really changed the game with lighter, more grippy shoes... It's slowly but constantly growing as people get it.
Kobe 6s are by far my favorite, that shoe was built for my foot, it's just a phenomenal shoe all around. The best basketball shoe ever made imo (at least for me)!
Zoom 4 Kobe by far the most comfortable! That's where the magic started. After that from 5 to 10 also great!
This didn't go quite as far as I'd like, but I enjoyed my Kobe's immensly. I ruptured my achilles shortly after he did, and I needed a shoe that would accomodate that injury and its repair. His shoes were far and above better than any shoe I had worn before or since and well worth the $180 price tag at the time. For me, it was about accomodating the achilles repair area and the interior grip of the shoe. The textured insole was something new for me. The exterior construction allowed my foot to stay planted and transfer the movement of my body to the court. At 6'10" and 250lbs, I still move quite nimbly and these shoes allowed me to do so. I'm not Hakeem Olajuwon, but I like to think my game is similar to his in footwork and movement. These shoes allowed me to play at my potential, and I wish they existed while I was in college and the pros so I could have taken advantage of them.
On a side note, Dr. Zach needs to work on his footwork. Get your shooting hand foot further forward on your shot to creat more energy in the jump and release. 🙂
it's fascinating how the midsole of book 1s is so similar to the midsole of the kobe 4 4:47
Can you review the Andiem Pivot 1.0?
Tatum 2 review coming soon?
had my kobe ad nxt 360s reglued with a new outsole from a donor. cost me essentially as much as a new shoe, but i have no regrets. playable kobes outperform anything out right now imo
The best Kobe FOR MY FOOT AND PLAYSTYLE are the Kobe 5s. I had both the OG and protros and loved each
Kobe 4 and kobe 6 my favorite
Can you make a video about barefoot shoes and your medical and personal opinion on it?
You should review the Judah 1’s
hey zach, I‘ve been wondering for a while why so many basketball shoes (and other shoes too ofc) narrow down towards the toes (kinda like a sharp tip). whose feet are shaped like that? 😅 wouldn‘t it be healthier for athletes' feet if their shoes were built according to a natural foot shape? are there any performance reasons or does it mostly have to do with aesthetics?
great video as usual!
Pure aesthetics. That's why Kobe 4 is GOAT shoe. It doesn't narrow down like the 5/6/8
thats because upon signing a deal with Nike, Kobe had a stipulation that he anted to be a part of the design and knowing kobes perfection he made the perfect shoes
Ex juco player here and avid mens league player.. well was lol kobe 8s were the best basketball shoe ever made.. light and comfortable.
Doc, what's your signature outro? Respect your elbow and thumb? 😅
Court feel , comfort , grip , stability . They were just great performers . Many newer shoes arnt as good and are very stiff even the later Kobe line got stiff . Old Kobe and kyrie even the older durants are were fantastic
Converse's BB Shift is also inspired by Kobe design
You should review the scoot zero
As a foot doctor, would you recommend Kobe shoes or high cut shoes to avoid or at least withstand ankle injuries? I've been playing hoops the majority of my life. I used to wear high cut shoes in the 80s when playing but nowadays I prefer mid cut shoes. I'm a sneakerhead (and yes, almost half of my collection are Kobes) and a hiker myself. There's a good reason why hikers would prefer wearing high cut hiking shoes. In the NBA, I noticed that ankle injuries for the past 10 yrs or so are becoming more and more because players are wearing low-cut shoes. Do you think these low-cut shoes (especially Kobes) are not much protecting the players from ankle injuries?
Doc I need that harden vol 8 review like I need water
I only wear Kobe 9 on court. I think it's the peak kobe shoe in terms of streamlined design, weight, support. The 10 felt a little more substantial and got thicker and not as supportive.
I do not have a favorite because I can't buy them... In my crappy country the 6 Proto came in very few units and they sold out quickly, even being crazy overpriced. Same thing happened with the 8 Protro, so I will always just be curious to find out how they feel to hoop and probably never fulfill this curiosity. BTW I've always been a loyal Nike customer for basketball shoes, but I've stopped buying things from the brand because of this artificial lack of stock. Unless I am wrong? Why Nike doesn't make more shoes available for us to buy?
Kobe 11 low elite: the best ever
Dope signed Andy Roddick shoe
Which of the other modern line models have shoes most similar to performance of kobes?