Why Is Everyone Hoopin' In Kobe 6s

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2 ай бұрын

While watching EuroLeague & NBA, we noticed something. Almost everyone is wearing the same shoe - Kobe 6s. In this video, BasketNews' Gytis Blazevicius takes a look at what might be the secret formula of success behind all of it.
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@YourboyEJ_lowe Ай бұрын

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@durandurankevicius9137 2 ай бұрын

The 2010's was the best era for sneakers. For me, the best were the Hyperdunk, but that's because I prefer higher kicks.

@jjcornelio7741 2 ай бұрын

Nike should retro those 2011 hyperdunks!

@purofierro5208 2 ай бұрын

I remember when people wore lebron 13s off court

@sneaker_sense 2 ай бұрын

@@jjcornelio7741 They already retro hyperdunk 2017, so hopefully one day

@j4m3sii Ай бұрын

accidentally left my hyper dunks in a hotel room and they “couldn’t find them”

@AlexMeco13 Ай бұрын

I wore my 2010 hyperdunks for damn near 6 years 🤣🤣 no tread just vibes

@webste187 2 ай бұрын

the traction from these shoes is top notch. they provide really good ankle protection and manoeuverability when changing directions.

@gavcustoms Ай бұрын

They do not provide good ankle protection 😂

@jokb1613 2 ай бұрын

Kobe 9s weren’t about ankle support at all it was a low top that looked like a high top. Kobe designed it like a boxers shoe after watching Manny Pacquiao boxing and was impressed by his footwork

@william-uc2oy Ай бұрын

I’m all in on the KB9. Still have the black,red,and Bruce Lee. All for gym only. I’m a 14.5 and they’re still my favorites. The KB6 was great. But the 9 is best for me.

@kwelitysoul Ай бұрын

I think some boxers even wore them in the ring.

@RokkouA1 Ай бұрын

Kobe 6's are so good and also so popular that they made a volleyball variant called the Hyperattacks, which literally share 1:1 designs with the 6's.

@toskiemail1371 Ай бұрын

That's just to not piss off volleyball purists. Many volleyball players openly wear basketball shoes. Aside from Kobe 6s I see KDs, Lebrons, and Currys on volleyball courts.

@zureai Ай бұрын

@@toskiemail1371surprised you didn’t say WoW… way better volleyball shoes than any of those

@301SO Ай бұрын

You gotta talk about the Huarache 2K4's too man! I know they weren't Kobe signature shoes but they became iconic because of him.

@GreekSneakCollector 2 ай бұрын

My top 5 Kobes: 1. Kobe 6, 2. Kobe 8, 3. Kobe 5, 4. Crazy 8, 5. Kobe 11!

@Isaac_Arango Ай бұрын

Whats your favorite colorway of the 6s?

@user-nj4hf8kz5z Ай бұрын

No Kobe 9 is WILD

@D3L3T3 Ай бұрын

Kobe 9 is truly overrated. Clunky, stiff, heavy. Great traction and decent cushion. I got 2 bethovens and they are not good performers. Haven't tried 9 EM yet but it makes sense why they would create one.

@SP.007 2 ай бұрын

I've never understood why people like a high top shoes. They say it's for the ankles, but whenever I've worn them, my ankles just feel stiff.

@jdabelado716 Ай бұрын

It's actually true that it's for ankles. But you're actually right about it being stiff. Your knees would get compromised because of it. That's why I'm wearing mid cut shoes lol

@kingexclusivo Ай бұрын

i think they’re more comfortable

@toskiemail1371 Ай бұрын

High cuts feel way too chunky on my feet. Mid cuts are the best. If I need any more ankle protection I'd wear straps/braces but even that'd mean I gotta go half a size up on my shoes. Compression socks are the best.

@gobbledygookie Ай бұрын

Yep, they're supposed to feel stiff, that's what ankle-protection means. Perosnally it saved me from a bad ankle sprain on more than one occasion. Low cuts definitely feel better, no question about it, but less secure. Some people say "just wear ankle braces" or would lecture you about strengthening your ankles, but every foot's anatomy is different and there's no single truth that will work for everyone.

@jordan1390 Ай бұрын

@@gobbledygookie there is no such thing as ankle protection from a sneaker the protection comes from how strong your ankle is ankle protection was marketing Strategy think about how many soccer players where low cuts and how much cutting they do if you need protection where an ankle brace not tryna debate just tryna educate

@vded13 2 ай бұрын

Really liked this video! Would love to see some more with signature basketball shoes (Air Jordan 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.)!!

@Junzstylemadapaka Ай бұрын

I’m a nurse and I use 6 pair of Kobe 6 in rotation for work lol. Very comfortable arguably the best sneaker basketball shoe ever

@bball3048mmfr 15 күн бұрын

Different colorways in all 6 pairs?

@cloudzzz346 Ай бұрын

Remember hooping in Kobe 6 and Lebron 8 back in high school. I got the concord colorway first and later grabbed a pair of blue camo.

@jpool710 Ай бұрын

To be honest the VI, VII and X are the bests basketball shoes that I ever worn, they might be not having the catchiest colorway and materials at the time but, they are the comfiest and even fit nicely on the forefoot. Making it easier to move around the court

@BallinTheFrog Ай бұрын

kobe 6s are my favorite shoes of all time period. so nice on the court and they look amazing and got so many classic colorways

@Eggplant2325 2 ай бұрын

Kobe 9 were elite as well

@oak2396 Ай бұрын

My theory is that low - to mid-cut bball shoes are better for your ankles because they allow your muscles to actually work. High-tops limit your ankles to depend on the sneaker.

@eghoseisiramen1892 Ай бұрын

You’re hundred percent correct and there’s studies to prove it

@jasonfu2094 Ай бұрын

The Kobe VI are low tops, low to the ground outsole, and barely any heel drop (basically flat) everything from they Kobe V and after are basically a modern Converse All Star. Converse got it right over 100 years ago, you can actually ball in the Converse Chuck 70, the rubber outsole and the cushion insole provides enough protection (don’t try to play in the cheaper Chuck’s though, they are literally defined as slippers to avoid import tax laws). The whole “low cut,low outsole” is genius marketing, Bill Russell was jumping out of the gym every game in low cut Converse All Stars, look at old NBA photos from 1950s-60s, the low top Chucks were just as popular as the high tops. TIME IS A FLAT CIRCLE ⭕️.

@bball3048mmfr 15 күн бұрын

My main gripe with Kobe's shoes is that they fit way too narrow. I can never find comfortable shoes that have a wider toe box.

@jasonfu2094 15 күн бұрын

@@bball3048mmfr Yea, that is the problem with Signature Shoes, they are made for a specific person then sold to the masses. Luckily I have a narrow foot so Kobe’s work for me, while Lebron’s feel like work boots. Also love those Converse Pro BB Eclipse in low, which I know is based on one of the Kobe’s.

@Davidc9356 Ай бұрын

The adidas Kobe 1 aka Audi TT shoes,where great basketball shoes,the grip was top notch.

@Skushi Ай бұрын

I remember the hate with first low top Kobes. 'Low tops for Bball, hell naw'. Look how far we got

@billynoboa9266 Ай бұрын

I’ve bought a few Kobe 6 protros and they are by far the best basketball sneaker I’ve ever had.

@MrMeMyselfandI Ай бұрын

Realistically because Zoom Turbo is the best thing and it’s set up well in Kobes. Also honouring a legend that they desire to emulate in some ways (I’m not sure 😢Nike have done it perfectly but they’ve done it pretty well)

@blackbeard520 Ай бұрын

I got kobe 6 all star OG real other day and the grip is still better than any shoes ive ever wore before.

@uralmutlu4320 Ай бұрын

im 45+yo and i dont care much about shoes, however, if i ever come accross one of these i might consider getting them :) I had a pair of nike airs when I was 21yo, for me those were the best shoes ever. my son has a pair of jordans (his second pair), im somewhat happy that jordans are still around and even more popular.

@chrischance1063 2 күн бұрын

Steve nash started the Low cut moment at Nike. He wore nothing but... Kobe saw that.

@logolillard-hs6vv 2 ай бұрын

dame certitfied 1 and 2 are great id love to see a vid on that

@MarkoniMare1389 2 ай бұрын

I had the same blue camo ones when I was young, and man they were awesome. My favorite of all time for sure. We called them the avatars, because the movie released short before they dropped.

@Questix157 Ай бұрын

Is the reverse or camo better?

@ArmandoKozomara Ай бұрын

Mamba Forever!! ❤

@devind6020 Ай бұрын

The 1st shoe I ever saved up for and used my own money playing basketball in high school-wore them for 3 years and played in 2 state championships. Retired them after HS but I still have my royal blue Kobe VI's. Not a fan of the crazy color ways really, but I will contend that this is the best hooping shoe ever made.

@blockwearingman 14 күн бұрын

1:48 how do you not know that😂😂

@Fabo100 22 күн бұрын

Reverse grinches are around $400 now. But the grinches? Different story 😂

@kaarlomiranda1743 Ай бұрын

im really missing the hyperdunks highs or lows they were worn by big guards and big men

@rldabomb33 9 күн бұрын

a pair of kb8 3s were sold on ebay recently for $400.. i was watching it for a few months.. i think they were underrated.. its a very rare pair and a good pair to add to any collection, adidas hasnt retroed it yet..

@JustAherder 6 күн бұрын

"the kobes" were like a tesla truck 😂😂

@user-mk1sf6ol3z Ай бұрын

i love the kobes but for the price i would like harder rubber on the outsole for extra durability

@blxst0ffb4by81 Ай бұрын

Respect and who can be against Kobe fr

@NojusLiudas 2 ай бұрын

8 felt like clouds

@hidetoshi981 Ай бұрын

totally agree with you, Kobe 4 and Kobe 6 were the greatest of basketball shoes ever!

@PvtrickH 2 ай бұрын

Herb Jones had like 50 different Kobe’s on this season he almost got a new every game same Witz Naji Marshall

@TheMilchBroetchen Ай бұрын

wonder where they get them from

@PvtrickH Ай бұрын

@@TheMilchBroetchen they both signed to Nike I think and I also think you can ask for all the shoes if so

@croishant5061 23 күн бұрын

Idk, something about the Grinch’s is just amazing, I def play different with these compared to others, but I also did purchase ae1 storm troopers recently so we’ll see

@rmorillo14 2 ай бұрын

There is only one (stupid) thing I dislike about Kobe Grinches… and it is the fact that they are being overused all season long, not only at Christmas! I mean… is like singing christmas carols in summer… or wearing an ugly christmas jumper in March! 😂

@Isaac_Arango Ай бұрын

It's because they're too beautiful to only use them once a year, trust me, if I had them I'd be using them in most games

@RandonDude528 Ай бұрын

Kobe 6s are great shoes and personally I love the Italian Camo color choice

@rickymartin9178 Ай бұрын

The OG hyperdunk was a straight game changer. The rereleases a couple years ago didn’t do them any justice. that original release was just different

@user-nn2qy7jm7z Ай бұрын

RIP to the GOAT KOBE

@AngelHeavenSent_ 7 күн бұрын

Don’t quote me, but I remember hearing long ago that the Kobe 9s had the best traction of all time ( I never played in them tho)

@tired783 Ай бұрын

Besides them looking sick as hell

@coronamight9952 7 күн бұрын

kobe 6 is very light and comfortable to wear

@isaiahgriffith8428 Ай бұрын

Yo had the timelines wrong nor did you mention the hyperdunks which came out in 2008

@jumpy2xstreaming 2 ай бұрын

Aye your eyes looking a lil red 420 🎉

@snipe63 Ай бұрын

Nice Weartesters shots!

@user-vr2fu1ik4n Ай бұрын

tbh its mainly cause most of the leagues players are signed with nike and its the best option from nike other brands like li ning and anta make way better shoes imo but just have not nearly as much players signed

@Fabo100 22 күн бұрын

Another thing I’ve noticed besides so many players wearing Kobe’s/6’s, is that players more so then regular folks have Kobe in their goat discussion more often. I personally have always said MJ, Kobe, then LBJ. The average person it’s MJ or LBJ 95% of the time. I think what the players think speaks volumes

@K-Choi 29 күн бұрын

These shoes made me avg 8 pts a game way back in college coming off the bench with just final scores avg 30-40

@wanderingdaze7018 Ай бұрын

Everyone in they gym rocks Kobe’s wen they play ball

@hennysmith 2 ай бұрын

Can someone tell me the name of the shoe that amongst other PJ Dozier wears. The light blue adidas shoes?

@mr.ore13 2 ай бұрын

harden vol 7, great shoe

@hennysmith 2 ай бұрын

@@mr.ore13 thanks👋👋👋

@christopheryec3695 Ай бұрын

@JaydenVera-cj5pu Ай бұрын

In the past, most of players love the Kobe 6. As a memory for Kobe Bryant, we will have Kobe 6 for remembrance for him. We will give respect for him after his Tragedy in 2020. Rest in peace, Kobe Bryant.

@malcolmbrown3611 Ай бұрын

Kobe 6 Was My Favorite Shoes To Ball In , I Wouldn’t Do It Now But Yeah , I Love Them On Battle Field 💯

@harvard004 Ай бұрын

2:50 The Kobe 1 was suppose to be the Air Flight Huarache.

@treyjay9560 15 күн бұрын

The Kobe 6 is my dream shoe. I really wish I could get a pair, but I don’t wanna give up both of my kidneys just to get a pair.

@Tanfo77 Ай бұрын

The OG 6 are wide and good to play in, the protros are narrow and kills your feet.

@aschmidty11 Ай бұрын

Personally think the XI are the best kobes ever made. They are so comfortable

@Wolfmanlj 15 күн бұрын

The Kobe 6's was the BEST shoe I've ever owned.....I hope Nike makes these every year

@Racso88e Ай бұрын

Because people make trends. Just like we're still wearing Jordans from the 80s.

@petergasca8745 Ай бұрын

Kobe 8 is the way to go

@Flossy2K. Ай бұрын

Are the Kobe 6's actually lighter than the Kobe 5's?

@paraloski3040 Ай бұрын

I don't understand it tbh. Because i only read things about the shoe breaking within 10 uses

@Fenerbahce.Forever 2 ай бұрын

Kobe 6 is the goat shoe

@user-pm1uq3oc5n Ай бұрын

There was no need for the ankle rolling segment 😭😭😭

@youlovechika Ай бұрын

kobe 8’s🔥😮‍💨

@rcasagranda Ай бұрын

Then you have to use an ankle brace 🤷🏻. Jordan 4s, 11s and most recently the Zion ones are the ones I enjoyed the most

@solemagus4761 Ай бұрын

This guy’s casualness about sneakers and his Zangief accent is wonderfully humorous and cringe😂

@clickbait1981 Ай бұрын

2:21 what you mean its like Harden vol 7

@oxfordbambooshootify 14 күн бұрын

It's kinda sad that kobe isn't alive to see how well his shoes have been doing these last couple of years

@KaozzShorts Күн бұрын

no its because of that reason that they are doing numbers on stockx, If he was still alive resell wouldnt be over 700

@robodlp9280 Ай бұрын

Way of Wade 808 is a game changer

@mightynas1457 13 күн бұрын

Kobes are all over nba

@user-ji8ev9vn6v Ай бұрын

Yep I only see team sneakers, the brand a player belongs to. Or Kobe’s or Jordan’s

@russgoat1318 Ай бұрын

title is “why is everyone hooping in kobe 6s” but takes 6 minutes before he talks about the kobe 6s lol. literally 2/3 of the video isnt even about the 6s

@arvinspider Ай бұрын

Bismallah brother 🙏🏽

@lantidis1 2 ай бұрын

05:18 ...for the same reason that pro bball players wrap their ancles solid with tape while in other sports they don't. Basketball is a sport where you jump among many players and thus you have higher chances of landing on top of another foot and sprain your ancle. Kawhi could say a lot about the matter :P . Of course the low cuts have other advantages but for all the non pros that play basketball out there and don't get their ancles braced by some physio guy before the games, the mid-high cuts offer some protection

@rosenvasilev4219 Ай бұрын

Plus all the pros are doing so many polymetrics for ankle stability and mobility. Their muscles and joints are on whole another level. Regular folks playing for fun without all those extra stuff, might find use of the mid-cut more.

@GoulaLegamer Ай бұрын

If u tried a pair u would know why it's a best seller

@GrecoMEMOIREMusic Ай бұрын

Nice video but you should give credit to the Weartesters and the other channels you took footage from....

@KaozzShorts Күн бұрын

If kobe never died his shoes wouldnt be this rare and expensive

@notpaper-cr6ni 15 күн бұрын

Been liked em🤷‍♂️

@taivo2520 Ай бұрын

I have a really bad heel balance…And Kobe signature shoes are not for me..

@Jecko157 Ай бұрын

kyrie 4 is the GOAT hoop shoe

@jeffw1390 Ай бұрын

Kobe 5 is the best of all time

@gregcoblentz Ай бұрын

Looks like Lebron gonna have to copy Kobe’s shoe a little more to sell more lmao

@Quuuelgh Ай бұрын

I just cannot comprehend why they did not put a zoom air bag in the heel. Wake up ppl, Nike is cheapskating in EVERY shoe nowadays. A zoom air bag costs them maybe 1-2$ in production and they still wont put in one of the best cushion tecs ever just to increase their margin by a few thousand dollars.

@sumimasenpanda Ай бұрын

kobe shoes are a pain for wide footers

@ted_shelton 9 күн бұрын

Because they are the greatest hoop shoe of all time.

@borisbarksdale 29 күн бұрын

Lots of replicas be aware what you buy!! BEST sneaker ever.

@clausbacher Ай бұрын

I still have 12 pairs left from my old basketball days. Best shoe ever for me.

@kierenmoore3236 Ай бұрын

Kobe 6*,5*,8,11 😎👍🏼

@rezap5331 23 күн бұрын

Because they got the money.

@lt9357 Ай бұрын

Kobe is the goat thats why

@zureai Ай бұрын

Everyone’s hooping in Kobe 6’s because a lot of them mf hooping in fake Kobe’s 😂 and 6’s is just the one that have reps

@rldabomb33 9 күн бұрын

thank you for the sneaker history didnt know kobe wanted it the lowest and lightest.. but then he got injured..

@mr.screenshot9452 13 күн бұрын

Because it’s Kobe’s year bruhh

@TheOdbmaster Ай бұрын

Nah I had Allen Iverson reebok answer 5 low in 2001! Just saying those where low

@riceontopstew 13 күн бұрын

because its a system.

@MrDiMES123 Ай бұрын

It’s because it’s hypebeast trend… ever since Kobe “died” and his shoes got inflated it created an artificial rare value. I love Kobe but most who wear those Kobe’s are fake fans ❤