Kobe Expert Ranks the Best Nike Kobe Sneakers of All Time

Kobe Expert Ranks the Best Nike Kobe Sneakers of All Time | The Complex Sneakers Show

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What are the best Nike Kobe sneakers of all time? Complex recently ranked the top 24 designs from Kobe Bryant’s run of Nike signature shoes in celebration of Mamba Day. Coming off that list, the Complex Sneakers Show recruited Kobe fanatic Darryl Glover to get his reactions to the list and also talk about his history with the shoes. Is the “Grinch” Nike Kobe 6 really the best Kobe ever? Is the HTM Kobe 9 overrated? Also, cohosts Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty catch up on recent sneaker news and react to Patta’s Barcelona version of the Air Max TN, the upcoming Union x Nike Field Generals, and the Huf x Nike Air Max 1 retro.
Chapters:
0:00 - 1:39: Host Intros
1:40 - 5:31: Vacation Recap
5:32 - 8:20: Welty Cleans Out His Sneaker Closet
8:21 - 14:49: Upcoming Sneakers Releases
14:50 - 15:36: Panda Dunks Are Sitting On The Shelves
15:37 - 19:32: Carlos Alcaraz Previews Upcoming Nike x Supreme Collab
19:33 - 21:21: Huf x Nike Air Max 1
21:22 - 22:12: Passing Down Old Shoes
23:13 - 25:59: Union x Nike Field General
26:00 27:21: Darryl Glover Joins the Podcast
27:22 Darryl’s First Memory of Kobe Sneakers
34:19 Sneaker Cam
35:42 - 40:53: The Top Nike Kobe Sneakers Reviewed by Darryl Glover
40:54 - 43:57: #10 Nike Kobe Sneaker
43:58 - 47:41: #9 Nike Kobe Sneaker
47:41 - 51:38: #8 Nike Kobe Sneaker
51:39 - 55:51: #7 Nike Kobe Sneaker
55:52 - 59:29: #6 Nike Kobe Sneaker
59:30 - 1:02:04: #5 Nike Kobe Sneaker
1:02:05 - 1:04:29: #4 Nike Kobe Sneaker
1:04:30 - 1:06:22: #3 Nike Kobe Sneaker
1:06:23 - 1:10:39: #2 Nike Kobe Sneaker
1:10:40 - 1:18:15: Darryl Shares The Grails From His Kobe Sneaker Collection
1:18:16 1:25:41: #1 Nike Kobe Sneaker
1:25:42 - 1:26:15: Outro
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@Complex 10 ай бұрын

What do you think is the best Nike Kobe sneaker of all time?

@cammcc7738 10 ай бұрын

Beethoven, Grinch, or Bruce Lee

@vikramreddy6001 10 ай бұрын

Easter Kobe 8

@russell0627 10 ай бұрын

Zoom Kobe 5 Lower Merion

@JHillNC 10 ай бұрын

Grinch is hard to argue with (for the masses).

@vincenttyler4667 10 ай бұрын

Hard to say but I couldn't argue against the kobe 6 grinch. 6's are my favorite. Kobe 9 detail

@1306sjain 10 ай бұрын

Couple of weeks without this show, were so sad! Glad to have it back with such fresh energy!

@ghost.hardware4931 10 ай бұрын

The passion and knowledge on this one made it a great watch even if you’re not super into Kobe’s. Y’all should keep bringing in passionate collectors like Darryl

@JoseRodriguezkb 7 ай бұрын

I’m one of them !!!!

@jordankeyser870 10 ай бұрын

Great Episode, Shoutout to Darryl for dropping all that Kobe knowledge and for having a genuine love of the sneaker game!

@stuartswanton1676 10 ай бұрын

Growing up basketball never had the same impact as football to me over here in the UK - but we all knew about Kobe! Very interesting to hear Darryl speak about his passion with such knowledge, definitely would like to see more collectors/experts/enthusiasts in the future.

@GLENVARHeights-zq2pr 10 ай бұрын

been friends with this dude on Facebook for 13-14 years… real OG Great that you guys had him on the show, shows a lot

@SneakerPhetish 10 ай бұрын

Love this!!! A real deal community voice & Kobe collector! Well done!

@bloodshot6 10 ай бұрын

Great talk about growing and maturing with a collection. I’ve been personally been feeling this way for quite some time. It’s good to hear how other collectors go through their journey. Great episode

@lefroyverghese4950 10 ай бұрын

I went to the states in 87 (from Australia) and bought the field generals to play cricket in. I would have been one of the first kids to play cricket in Nikes - even though they were made for American Football but we all played in astroturf pitches.

@jefferrrson1x 10 ай бұрын

my man D! good job representing us Kobe fans on here. LEGITTT!!! I don't agree with the selection of the top 10 Kobe's but we already got a list ourselves. Good stuff!

@Phamousillday 10 ай бұрын

This was perfect timing in terms of Kobe Brand relaunching, I would like to fully admit that I have only been paying attention to snkrs since 2020, so this was a great introduction into the kobe shoes that matter. I have a lot to learn but Im enjoying sneakers and enjoying the show.

@kreyzic1035 10 ай бұрын

THEY ARE BACKKKKKK

@ill-nois2282 10 ай бұрын

The Kobe 6 FC Barcelona in the mango colorway is my all time favorite in his line, I have the matching away kit from that year. I believe it was the 2009/2010 season

@Checkz_over_Stripez 10 ай бұрын

This show keeps getting better and better. I think Matt Welty actually has likable qualities. 💯

@IllVisualprod 10 ай бұрын

The fact that this show still exist is amazing...

@MichaelSilverMedia 7 ай бұрын

😂

@davisgriffon 10 ай бұрын

I had a few moments of retrospect and admiration of Vanessa during this podcast. I can't imagine how difficult it is to carry on the Legacy, but something tells me that it will be done with a great deal of Care, Class, and of course, Honor. I am excited to see what the future brings!

@al3xaguirr3 10 ай бұрын

Just want to share I loved this ep, Kobe's are my favorite shoes. In college (early/mid 2000s)I was on our University salsa dance team, and I would wear my Kobe's on the dance floor. But they're basketball shoes and not dance shoes(dance shoes have a felt/suede bottom for spinning/turning). Because the basketball shoes had so much grip on the dance floor I would tape the bottom of the toes on the outsole so that I could spin and dance in my Kobe's lol. I had the brave blue 9, showtime 9, and black and gold Kobe 6 that were my go to's when dancing. Even took the 6's on a hike and absolutely cooked them but I loved those shoes.

@KENNITHEUS 10 ай бұрын

WOWWWW THAT GRAPE 5 TAKE WAS WILD!!! 😂😂😂

@Patrick22222 10 ай бұрын

Personally, the What the Kobe 8s. Been wanting those since middle school and finally secured a pair🙏🏻

@lilsyko3791 10 ай бұрын

Great episode! BUT……….It lowkey bothers me that the boys had a Kobe sneaker convo without mentioning Eric Avar, Jason Petrie, Sonny Vaccaro and others behind the scenes of this phenomenal line. Obviously Kobe’s legacy is what make these sneakers important BUT I needed more insider info and knowledge on this episode.

@AN-ku2pf 10 ай бұрын

One of the best podcast! A real Collector, also the older I get the more I relate to Welty

@user-ur4bd1qr8y 10 ай бұрын

I Love This Podcast 💯 Respect To All You Guys

@LilLou97 10 ай бұрын

OOOOH that extra bar in the beginning. Crisp

@ShubiDoobyDoo1 10 ай бұрын

Love your content fam! Keep it up! Can't wait to see what else you make in 2023! 👟🔥🎥

@jvsting531 10 ай бұрын

Barcelona/Mango Kobe VI are still a grail for me and this episode was special 🙌🏼

@seize3 10 ай бұрын

Ayyyeee!!! I grew up in the same place as this guy! BIG shoutout to him! Seems super chill and definitely knows his stuff

@jellybeansneakers8060 10 ай бұрын

Gotta meme that Welty “Nike! What are you doing?” Moment lol

@cammcc7738 10 ай бұрын

The Kobe grinch and Beethoven will always be my favorite

@retrolifestyle2542 9 ай бұрын

As a kobe huuuuge die-hard fan n I'm 41 years old at that, it's such a blessing to see/hear how much we as kobe supporters keep his name alive period...God bless u all.....mamba out✌🏽

@dfrnt_hues 10 ай бұрын

1:17:30 NT days I bought some Columbia 11’s in 2006 or 07. I had to just trust the dude and send the money order, they were in great shape.

@newpickupsstore 10 ай бұрын

Super good episode!! Salute to Darryl Glover 🐍👟🔥🔥🔥

@vellebechillin 10 ай бұрын

the jerry buss sunglasses is crazy 😂😂

@alexcantu3146 10 ай бұрын

So glad y’all are back

@karenk3458 8 ай бұрын

You kept it 💯 thanks. I found it weird how smooth & early the drop was I had a feeling something was up!

@shodbaker 10 ай бұрын

spoken well from a true Kobe fan!!👏🏽

@Dannylamp 10 ай бұрын

THEYRE BAAAAAACK

@nadegreatness4093 10 ай бұрын

shout out to Brendan for taking the time to have a conversation when he visited the Adidas headquarters!

@sneek1351 10 ай бұрын

Congrats Brotha D, well deserved 🙏🏼

@UntitledShrug 10 ай бұрын

Love this episode so far.. didn’t finish. But it’s definitely ok to get rid of pairs here and there and slow down with buying new shoes 💯

@JHillNC 10 ай бұрын

Ok, you had your three week break and now you aren't allowed to take another week off, ever! I genuinely missed you guys.

@kobeldc3760 4 ай бұрын

The prelude videos really went crazyyyyyy

@silvaliningstv 10 ай бұрын

My Fridays are back!

@YoungAmzn 10 ай бұрын

i like how welty is talking about getting rid of pairs... this is a good convo always bring up!

@QuadDawgg 3 ай бұрын

the kobe 5 bruce lees have been my favorite since they debuted them against the nuggets on February 5th 2010

@_KMAC_ 10 ай бұрын

8 day camping for shoes is insane! Bruh.

@Papertryl 9 ай бұрын

Great episode. Best show out

@maikokrey1585 10 ай бұрын

I find it so funny that it's spectacular that "Dunks sitting on shelves at JD! 😮" - that's what everyone wanted and that's how it should be. Enough supply to meet demand.

@beard_belichick4216 9 ай бұрын

It always makes me smile when you hear real sneaker heads talk about how the culture was when I use to be obsessed with it, shout out D, been a cool brotha for a long time.... shout out the homie Frank Nitty too, all solid brothers I've been fortunate to break bread with over sneakers.

@jennakenzie1 10 ай бұрын

Welcome back boyz !

@SSGVB 10 ай бұрын

We’re so back

@chefnavi 9 ай бұрын

Darryl is a real one, awesome choice on the guest speaker

@beezymane 10 ай бұрын

Fresh episode!! Gang is back

@mikecolts21 10 ай бұрын

THE BOYS ARE BACK!! 🔥🙌🏾

@chrismarcelomedia3218 6 ай бұрын

Kobe 9. Great performer shoe, traction + drop insoles was special

@DaS718 10 ай бұрын

I’ll be honest the Kobe 11 was the first Kobe shoe I liked I never really paid attention to his sneaker line until that one came out… the grey pair was crazy

@vincenttyler4667 10 ай бұрын

Kobe 11's most underrated number

@mrsleepystevey 10 ай бұрын

I've missed you lovely gents!

@josephbarnes6741 10 ай бұрын

Can't wait for them olive 5's to drop I'm definitely gonna try and get 2 pairs if I can love um!! 🔥🔥🔥

@acumarino1 10 ай бұрын

WONDERFUL EPISODE! So have to see a sneaker friend on this! Well done Darryl!

@YoungAmzn 10 ай бұрын

Bro I was like where YALL AT ?! no sneaker world w out y’all ❤❤❤❤❤

@Joe_0824 10 ай бұрын

Kobe 3s are one of my favorites cause it was the first pair of Kobe’s that I hooped in

@kontinuouskicks6543 10 ай бұрын

Ayeee South Jersey getting some love! Only the real ones know about camping at the Cherry Hill mall 😂

@a1rkidlebron2 9 ай бұрын

those Purple Hyperdunks with the case were dropped at HOH LA, a lot more pairs out there, many samples were made...

@joeytaylor7568 8 ай бұрын

Them Nightmare Before Christmas crazy 8s are TOO underrated

@ThaTGanGTV 10 ай бұрын

Yoo Brendan those shades are🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@kosiukwu8903 9 ай бұрын

I’m searching in the comments for the brand bc I need them.

@Tiger24kicks 6 ай бұрын

Kobe 5 Chaos is my all time favorite Kobe shoes

@M3GAMAN3 10 ай бұрын

Welty is on point with the container store boxes.

@C0nzilla 10 ай бұрын

I've just turned 29 and gone 1.5 sizes up in the last year too

@theicemankk 10 ай бұрын

We back baby…!!!

@angelflores-201 9 ай бұрын

This series is largely remembered for the stylish clothes Detectives Brendan Dunne, Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs wore

@jackpot5115 9 ай бұрын

This bloke is a legend

@greedygravez 8 ай бұрын

one of the better colorways for sure. you have been pretty generous with the ratings for a bit tho lol. Nike must have figured out the formula!

@beardfamous5614 10 ай бұрын

Love Brendan’s sunglass energy!

@nccfball 9 ай бұрын

How rare is the Zoom Kobe 4 'Metallic Silver' I don't see it for sell very often. So is it just not a coveted shoe or not much inventory out there?

@jarradbevan695 10 ай бұрын

Anyone know where Darryl's shirt is from?

@MFSHECKS 10 ай бұрын

I need those Huf Air maxes 👀

@hi-im-sky 10 ай бұрын

God bless to the complex ❤

@paulg9107 10 ай бұрын

Double swooshes always do it for me. Barcelona TN great colorway

@falcons889 10 ай бұрын

It’s about time you guys came back next time prep us for three weeks have the videos premade and release while your on vacation

@JHillNC 10 ай бұрын

I support this take.

@teeznuhtz 10 ай бұрын

Missed yall

@DaS718 10 ай бұрын

I think we have to realize that stateside Air Maxes are slept on… most air max drops sit unless they’re a collab.. I’m hype for the obsidian Big Bubbles that are about to drop tho

@soicystaxx 10 ай бұрын

It’s so refreshing to not have to see Trinidad James on this show.

@johnmarston4002 10 ай бұрын

Kobe IV “Venom” PE is the best Kobe ever

@solesoldier2577 10 ай бұрын

Dark times w/out this sneaker show..

@russell0627 10 ай бұрын

Daryl, you hit it dead on. Not all Kobe heads' number one pair is going to be the Grinch 6s. It's all hype nowadays with everyone blindly following the next sheep declaring the Grinches to be the best pair of Kobes.

@shylo3108 10 ай бұрын

The “Draft Day” Kobe 11 is the most slept on sneaker that should’ve made the list.

@ericlonzo2247 10 ай бұрын

As always I'm here from beginning to the end. Commenting, sharing to support because its a dope, fire 🔥 series along with sneaker shopping and FSR in my opinion. I was thinking about Matt WellTeee's statement of him having too many shoes. And if you want to give away any of them I'd love to own some and would wear em daily most likely. Plz bless me

@delta1019 10 ай бұрын

you had the awp out? scout knives??

@Scooter323 10 ай бұрын

Shoutout Brother D….609 stand uo

@malontedavis304 8 ай бұрын

I worked at Foot Locker , Kids and Foot Action lol 😂 that Insole and a pair of socks 🧦 😂😂

@MackMizzle323 10 ай бұрын

In that pic Welty was in with the noctas shoes in all white, the fit was too good, it was a black and white theme, and since joe black toned it went well. He matched perfectly, and s/o Welty for wearing the lapiz lazuli, I got my pair and wear it also… handle Today I had on phantom protection pack… I really like them

@MackMizzle323 10 ай бұрын

One more thing, before the guest came on Welty said that about Nikes and it hit joe in the heart. He was like “okay” and Welty was just laughing in his mind

@idkwhyimhere722 10 ай бұрын

Not one mention of the prelude pack. The 4 and 5 of that pack are elite! At least one of these should be mentioned best all time

@YoungAmzn 10 ай бұрын

guys pls tell action bronson whats up with those 1906r those were HEAT

@thebros8157 10 ай бұрын

Low key a hot take. Those snakeskin Kobe 9 were insane.

@crayonclips2050 10 ай бұрын

We need a trivia episode where we test everyone’s knowledge Fr 😂

@671oneblood 10 ай бұрын

An all Kobe episode?! All bad takes are forgiven 🤙🏽💯🤣 PS... Someone get this man the Kobe's he's missing from his collection. Dudes a walking encyclopedia.

@albertoascari9390 10 ай бұрын

Kobe is my favorite player of all time I think him alongside MJ are the best basketball players that have ever existed, nobody above them for accolades, resume and especially for the actual game. However I love to wear sneakers casually and majority of Kobes are lowtops and they don't go with my style plus the Kobe line happened during the unfortunately era of transition from real materials to synthetics. And as I said I don't love low tops aesthetically they look good only on an actual sporty/performance vibe, so they're limited on a casual style, having said that my list is not set in stone, I speak only for myself and to me exclusive sneakers definitely count: 1_ Kobe 1 Prelude 2_ Kobe 1 x Stash 3_ Kobe 1 81 points 4_ Hyperdunk Kobe fade to black 5_ Kobe 1 blackout 6_ Kobe 1 x undefeated, flight jacket 7_ Kobe 1 Devin Booker PE 8_ Kobe 1 x premium goods, atomic 9_ Kobe 1 MLPS 10_ Kobe 11 fade to black 11_ Kobe 2 prelude 11_ Kobe 1 sharpshooter 12_ Kobe 2 lite varsity purple 13_ Kobe 2 lite antracite 14_ Kobe 9 premium volt 15_ Kobe 3 prelude 16_ Kobe 2 fade to black 17_ Kobe 8 SS Christmas 18_ Kobe 6 Grinch 19_ Kobe 5 Bruce Lee 20_ Kobe 5 prelude 21_ Kobe 5 chaos 22_ Kobe 5 alternate chaos 23_ adidas crazy 2 KB purple 24_ Kobe 1 x undefeated, purple Kobe 10 elite gold rose, Kobe 9 elite hero, elite details, black elite krm, adidas crazy Crazy 2 away are honorably mentions, no galaxys, no what the, and no htm Milan... At least not over my top 24. Very unpopular opinion, I know.

@neptizzleiskool 10 ай бұрын

Kobe 7 Christmas Day are so tough. Top 10

@Nicklaas10 10 ай бұрын

6.30 pm in Amsterdam. Y'all making me cancel my social plans and devour this pod.

@RASHARD79 10 ай бұрын

I was told the 2K 4-5 was suppose to be Fred Jones Shoe if he won the dunk contest that year. He decided not to wear them during the contest and had wore the Jordans. Jus wha I was told by a person that was there so maybe they was trying to find a person to make that shoe for . Good interview tho