I'm looking forward to all the L's I'm about to take this weekend. 😂

I can't wait to miss out on these. 😊

Been watching for 8+ years and the continuous growing of content and brand is 💯

My very first video I watched of yours was the Kobe 8 back in 2013. Been here ever since. Thanks for the memories, Nightwing.

As consumers we should all email Nike and ask for Kobe's to be GR.

Great shirt! And as always, the realest- no BS review- all from a place of love.

Thank you for addressing why it's these 3 colorways. Too many reviews have been saying that they could have released more sought after colorways. That obviously wasn't the point. I don't have any hopes on getting a pair of any of them. I'll fly. Sounds adventurous

Been waiting for you to review these. Kobe 8s are my absolute favorite hoop shoe ever and i still have the OG venice beach ones so im excited to do a side by side comparison

I'm very lucky that i got to buy this in store today at Oqium Amsterdam ☺️🙏🏼 So blessed and thankful!

Great review! Loved the weight comparisons. The weight of a shoe is always one of the most important thing for me.

Really hoping for the Italian camos. Appreciate you keeping it real on the reviews too!

I love that Cyclops shirt… I keep hearing “to me my X-men”

I don't even buy shoes anymore, but I still enjoy these videos!

as always, great review. 🔥🔥🔥

Lol @ “who’s ready to take an “L” ? 😂😂😂😂

So excited for this beautiful shoe!

Snkrs did a shock drop today on the military/industrial blues. I actually hit on a pair so I’m looking forward to watching your review of that sneaker! And also all future questions of the day!

Thanks for the video!

Cool shoes…Great review!!!🔥🔥🔥 I’m flying with my eyes closed!

I was waiting for your video!!!!😀😀😀

As always, great breakdown.

Ready for that Since 90s hoodie!! 🔥

I was able to hit for these on the draw today in a size 12. Can’t wait to get them in hand

Maaaaann! Hi chris! I use to remember the video where you catch em all hahah! Edit: This were the peak of nike basketball back then. I miss these models hope they release the purple gradients :/

Just watched Bulls Knicks game and DeMar DeRozan wore these in the Garden but he’s proven you right Chris. At the start of overtime he swapped in to a pair of Grinch’s belonging to Torrey Craig who’d been wearing them in the game, then in to a pair of PJ Tucker PE 5s. Great review, I won’t be trying when they release in Europe next weekend.

Great review. As a wide footer I don't feel so bad missing out after listening to Chris haha.

This man just weighed shoes for us..... Legend.

Appreciate the video as always!

Best reviewer on yt

Dope content as usual 🫡

love how you pointed out the thing in the sole. very surprising to be honest, and I'm considering bidding on them

I totally agree, Nike basketball was super light back then!

Got em! Can't wait

Big ups for breaking down the "protro". I was think about picking these up just because their Kobe's but at the end of the day they have to work for my son on the court. Straight "sneeze thing". Would just have to walk around with pepper packets in the pocket.

Man your guy’s run is so generational I’ve been watching you guys since middle school now I’m 22 playing overseas you guys are the Lebron of this sneaker 💩

thanks for the vid

I’m glad I still have the original pair of this. I remember paying 220$ on resale on this back in 2013

Props to the channel, best sneaker content on KZfaq no doubt. QOTD: Would you rather be shirtless, lost in the desert, or shoeless, afloat on an iceberg?

I got a W on mine today so excited to hoop in them!

I need that setup with the Mamba socks!! Awesome. #MambaForever

Great video!

I'm all about the Italian Camo but these are pretty slick. I'm a wide footer so always need time to break these in. Great review as always!

I sprained my ankle terribly 10 years ago wearing Kobe 8s, I got surgery in April of this year to fix that ankle, and I figured these shoes were only fitting to celebrate that surgery. Check back in in 10 years for when I get the other one fixed for spraining it while wearing these shoes.

Out of all the release on thr 13th, I’m hoping to get the 6s the most. 8s would be a nice consolation prize but I worry about that narrow fit. Took me some time to break in the 6s but they ended up being amazing to play in. And my favorite all time superpower is flight but to not see where I’m going would be awful, so I guess I’ll phase through walls when I sneeze lol

I need these🔥🔥

I think the flying ability is my choice as it can work as a safety feature where I can hover in the air if I fall from a high place and slow down my descent to avoid injuries.

Looking forward to Military Blue 4s review. I hit on the shock drop

These apparently won’t be releasing in the ph. Will try for the kobe 4’s. Awesome review as always. 🔥

I think the curvature on the forefoot outsole is intentional to provide more change of direction stability. It does a good job of that intent. Tested them yesterday. That said, I agree with you that is does feel a bit awkward like something is pushing up on your pinky toe joint/outside of the foot. For me, it doesn't hurt or take away from the cushioning, but I do notice it.

Your videos are the best KZfaq has to offer. I come here first when I need a legit break down + details on wanted upcoming releases. Thank you both for your passion & dedication!

I just hit on these this morning!!

I was excited about the releases and I was only eyeing this particular model but your review informed me that I should pass on them. Thanks

I'm ready! 🙋🏻‍♂️

Definitely going for this pair...

The Venice Beach colorway is really cool, but I still miss the original Mid-sole setup.

I've got a pair of the react AF1 mids, and after a month or 2, the react really compressed.. now I am a heavy person so it might hold up better for a lighter person, I can see that Heal to Toe drop reducing after break-in.

nice video! 🤩

I watched this video earlier this week with no hope….! I just hit baby!!!!! W

Nice shirt! 🎉 (J.Lee for life! ✍️)

This one's a beauty. Hopefully the increased number of releases normalizes the Kobe market.

Kobe 8 and Kobe 9 with the LeBron XI midsole was one of the all time great set ups to hoop in ever. Now I just stick with Kobe 6 protros but would love to see the drip in midsole with zoom option

I love these

Dang I was looking forward to these

I wish they would straight retro the 8’s they were a perfect basketball shoe at least in my experience

I'd pick flight easily. You can just open your eyes mid flight, fall a little, and close them up again after you've taken a good look at your surroundings. You can also stop your fall by closing your eyes every time.

1. Out of the 3 releases, I think I like the 6 Italian Camo the best. Great review of the Venice Beach 8's though. L's for Kobe releases are to be expected, until resell market or supply saturation is realized. 2. I am really waiting for the Kobe 11 elite line to get some love, particularly the red horse colorway, however I just seen the ALT tumble grey 11's and those look great. 3. Love the Cyclops Shirt!!! With X-Men 97 (Last Episode OMG) and the way WWE has been hitting on all cylinders. I kinda have those childhood nostalgic height of entertainment Vibes going on. Mix that with the One Piece run, Demon Slayer, and potential DB super return...... What a time to be alive. At least for some things... 4. I was able to cop my Jordan 9 powder blues, so all things considered I got a W for the year and since I can get Air Trainer 1's on the low. Both shoes I had as a kid ans represents the first of both Nikes/Jordan's owned, so it's great to be able to get a piece of personal history. Question of the week...... Own a real life lightsaber while being slightly force sensitive or have a personal Air/Spacecraft with the ability of warpspeed travel.

Hey I love ur content i heard a rumour that this is the last Kobe 8 that they are releasing is that true? Keep up the cool stuff!

I love the OG tongue over the protro. It had cushioning in the right places and had perforations elsewhere. Not sure why they’d stitch a swoosh when they’re meant for balling in! The only thing that was an upgrade, imo, is the react drop-in

Sheeeeesh, I want these bro. ❤😊

Can’t wait to be disappointed on these this weekend! Also, algo gang!

Guys are awesome

Do you think shoe stretchers will work ? I got Kobe 6 at size 12 and they fit tight and than I stretched them out and they fit fine now. I hope I will have same luck with these.

I personally like that they retained the thin tongue, PURELY because the original did. I could easily see a scenario where fans gripe that the shoe isn't "true to original shape" because of that. . . And for the superpowers, I say take the flying with eyes closed. Just always have a friend/spouse on your back (think skydiving with an instructor, except going up instead of down) that way you can properly travel wherever you want and know where you're going. (Could eventually have an AI or computer powered directional system in place, but that's thinking WAY too much into it 😅)

Hope they release at least 1 of them here in Chile. I was surprised about the weight when I compared my OG and the Emerald Protro, and tbh I like the OG tongue too, so no complaints there. Wish they bring back the socks as well, dope af. Qotd: Give me the Fly, I can fall when in the air by open the eyes and kinda control that I guess by closing them again?? Lmao

Man I really want these!

We go!!!

I’m on five raffles and expect five L’s. Love the channel for the nostalgic nerdiness and the shoes.

Gonna try to get the Italian camo Saturday but hopes are not at all high lol even though I did hit on the shock drop today for the military blue jordan 4’s

1 bud can’t wait to get these

Although the 8s were my first Kobe ever, still passing on the protros because they are just off to me. This video just justified that. Good thing I hit retail on the reverse grinches.

Being forced to phase when sneezing would suck but choosing not to fly when I close my eyes is easy. No accident potential if I just don't fly anyway but I can't not sneeze so ye easy choice. Plus you could be like them tiger beetles or whatever they're called, they can't see when they move but stop in between short bursts of movement. Like kuro from one piece. So you could just open your eyes, look up at target area, close eyes and aim to fly slightly above it, and then keep your eyes closed while you slowly hover straight downward and boom, open your eyes when you touch the surface you flew above. Always safely land.

I am curious to see how the grip holds up. If I remember correctly the original Venice Kobe’s had really bad traction and picked up dirt easily. I will still buy as I love the colorway, but here’s hoping the grip is more prominent! Great vid as always

Your shirt is awesome

Omg I finally took a W!!! So excited!!!! I’m not too keen on the colour way….. but eh. Feels good to finally beat the bots!

Had my first ever W on these let’s goooooo

🚌✨✨✨I enjoyed the show !!🍿 Your time ,energy and expertise is truly appreciated👑👑 Guess🤷🏽‍♂️ it’s safe to say it’ll be a lot of superhero sightings during allergy season🤧😂

I still have my volt OG’s. I wish they’d bring back the first laker color way!

The ones they just released with all the numbers on them had a thick tongue. But these are my one of my favorite shoes at the moment to play in. But I do swap the midsole with one that has a zoom unit on the heel

I entered w 3 mins left and Got Em ❤️🔥🙏🏿

Idk how but I had a dream I hit both retail and today on SNKRS I hit Venice and Italys Forever grateful’

You just saved me a ton of money bro…appreciate you. Not trying to wear uncomfortable protros when I still have the sulfurs in perfect condition

At least you guys in the states have 3 chances, I’m trying to get a pair for my son for his travel team and his provincial team for the summer and footlocker Canada is only getting the Venice Beach ones. Question of the day: what deadpool 3 cameo are you most looking forward to ?

I have my NikeiD pair from back then, but I got them with the Nike Basketball + sensors. I'd like to get just the midsoles. Wish they sold them separately!

These are nice 🔥

The one video I’ve been waiting on a man I’ve noticed that the protros just don’t feel as good as the originals

the italian camo is fire

I swapped the spo explosive midsole into my halo 8 protros and honestly it fits a lot nicer. Was having issue w my socks catching on the oem midsoles...lol

Bro I've been wanting these since the first release 😢

I’ve entered in damn near 20 raffles for these…all I need is one W 🤞🏾

Entered right at 8 went back to sleep and woke up with Apple Card charge. Venice , the only pair I wanted. Funny story, I seen this video pop up on my feed, did not want to watch it until I received that W