Nike Kobe 8 Easter
Since the fourth shoe, the Kobe line has been specializing in low-top, minimalist basketball shoes that have taken the industry by storm. Nike culminates the four-year effort in the perfected Kobe 8 that features the best of the best from the past four low-tops. The shoe features an engineered mesh upper, a Lunarlon insert as its midsole, and a pliable rubber outsole.
Description
- Many users consider the Kobe 8 System as the most ventilated Kobe basketball shoe.
- At around 9.6 oz., the Kobe 8 is said to be one of the lightest shoes in Nike's roster.
- A couple of testers say that the mesh upper wraps around the foot securely, ensuring a snug fit.
- The eighth Kobe System fits true to size and does not leave any dead room within the shoe.
- Most wearers say that the storied herringbone pattern on the outsole performs well. Light wipes are all that’s needed to keep the shoe’s traction effective even on dusty courts.
- A number of wearers love the comfort that the Lunarlon insert provides. "One of the most comfortable shoes ever," a tester remarks.
- Because the midsole is usually the first thing that wears down in a shoe, one tester appreciates the fact that the Kobe 8 System’s midsole is easily replaceable.
- Some users prefer these low-top Kobe shoes over the regular mid-tops because these signature sneakers allow them to wear ankle braces easily.
- Because the upper is made of a thin material, the Kobe 8 System is reinforced with an internal cage to deliver the amount of support that surprise a few wearers.
- Despite being a low-top, several purchasers comment that the shoe still offers ample ankle support. Reviewers say the same about the Under Armour Curry 6 and the Nike Kobe AD of 2018.
- Most shoe owners describe the colorways of the Kobe 8 System as stylish and unique, making it look great both on and off the court.
As a low-top shoe, the eighth Kobe iteration does not stray far from the previous low-top models. However, for this model, more references to Kobe Bryant’s “The Black Mamba” alter- ego are inserted into the shoe’s design such as the diamond-shaped snake head on the shoe’s outsole and the geometric patterns on the upper that point to the reptile’s skin.
The stripes on the heel of the shoe are meant to be paired with the Nike Kobe 8 Elite Basketball sock as they complete the Kobe Sheath logo when worn together. On the shoe’s sole are four symbols that stand for “accuracy, speed, vision, and focus.”
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Nike
Nike, Inc. is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services.
The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area. It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$37.4 billion in its fiscal year 2020 (ending May 31, 2020). As of 2020, it employed 76,700 people worldwide. In 2020 the brand alone was valued in excess of $32 billion, making it the most valuable brand among sports businesses.
Previously in 2017, the Nike brand was valued at $29.6 billion. Nike ranked No. 89 in the 2018 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.
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