To me, I do not know who Nike thinks they’re fooling. None of these Kobe‘s that have come out have been what he’s talked about as far as adding more performance to them, except for the Kobe 1 , there are only minor tweaks to certain design aspects, but no big changes on the 4’s ,5’s , 6’s & now 8’s. But it does show how Kobe’s shoes hold up in to days tech & performance
1s - obvious improvement with full length zoom. 5s and 6s… you can argue that it’s better in that they only have forefoot zoom as you don’t need heel zoom, you just need a cushion. You could argue for a better cushion or full length zoom but otherwise they’ve done alright. The 8 is a flop in regards to no zoom but I shall find a replacement drop in for those
Just got the Kobe 8, traction and comfort is nice. The only problem was around the carbon fiber plate in the side of the shoe hurt me when I made a lateral hard stop. I just hope the more I play with them the less discomfort around the area.
You have to keep in mind what the design language for the Kobe 8 was at the time and it was about being the lightest basketball shoe at the time. That being said, adding air zoom strobel is adding weight to the shoe. The Kobe 8 is meant to go fast and cut aggressively.
I wonder if different colorways will have different midsole setups. If i remember correctly when the 8s originally drop some colors had forefoot zoom and some had both forefoot and heel. I hope they do that or atleast sell more midsoles for people to swap with.
Kobe 8s is still personally my favorite not only because it was great for me as wide footer by we had weekly Friday runs back in College and everyone was rocking different colors. There wasn't anyone wearing the same color Kobe 8s at all.
@@franzzzzz250 I don’t have these but Kobe’s tend to fit very snug so just go with your regular size. If you have a wide foot, you should go up half maybe even a full size depending on the width
Overall, the Kobe 8 Halo is a very beautiful shoe that I will feel bad if I will use it for playing. The monochromatic colorway just clearly states that this is more of a "display" shoe. Moreover, the changes that they have made for me are not really upgrades. For a resale and for a die-hard Kobe fan like me, I will collect any shoe regardless of color! Mamba Forever!🐍♾
The kobe line always reminds me of the old school hyperdunks on 2010's or those types at that era it just reminds me the shape design and nostalgia when i look at them. This all white kobe is clean. I wish nike bring em old school hoop shoes but better cushioning.
I haven't tried the kobe 8 protro yet but when I was testing the j38, I felt the arch pain when doing hard lateral/side jab.. I'm wondering if it's the same case with the kobe 8.
Curious question is that your first Kobe 8? As i have a few 8’s before and didn’t have any issues. Maybe the material, still haven’t got my Halo delivered yet hence the searching of a performance review. Thanks!
@jave6732 I did have one. The answer is no, but I’ve grown since then so I don’t know. But what I say is based on personal experience. like my arch literally hit it dead on. I did not experience that before. So yeah just because I had the issue doesn’t mean someone else will have the same issue!
@rob.andrion this colorway really does make you look for the details coz of the all white appearance but for me honestly i would really be careful with hooping in this shoe because of its white color. I would rather put it in a crystal case for display.
If they added a zoom strobel or cushlon midsole then this wouldn’t be a Kobe 8… The 8s were never an impact protection/bouncy shoe. Plus that would add to the weight, defeating the purpose of them being one of the lightest hoop shoes ever.
I will NEVER get TikTok. 😭🙃😭 Sorry DG, but that disqualifies me. But that's OK, my size is a 14, anyway. 😂😂 (FULL-LENGTH ZOOM STROBEL and Cushlon is THEE GOAT tech setup!!) 🤤👟🐐👟🤤
Not going to grab these just cause Nike is over pricing these with little tech change. Rather get the kobe 6s protro . Zoom and cushlon can't get much better. React alone is weak considering all the tech Nike has .
Nike so damn childish. Limiting the amount of these manufactured while being lazy with the upgrades. Like why tf would they not make these full length zoom strobel or Atleast put it at the forefoot??? Zoom strobel and react or cushlon or both. Point blank period.
The protro iv didn’t have full length zoom while initially advertising they were. protro 1 the only one worth these protro. I got the protro V and it runs frikkin small. Not a fan of the Nike protro except the 1’s
@@rgfsjsu childish smh. The best option is if you have the full length zoom drop in insole from the Kobe 10s or Lebron 7s. Which I have but I’m not paying 500+ for some Kobe’s. Especially some all white ones
KOBE 8's are amazing performer even though it is a lack luster in terms of cushion. The lunarlon insole bottoms out pretty quickly and irreplaceable cause Nike doesn't sell them separately from the shoe itself the traction however is pretty damn nice it sticks pretty well on indoor courts even in dust it bites really well. @easymoney_ken47
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To me, I do not know who Nike thinks they’re fooling. None of these Kobe‘s that have come out have been what he’s talked about as far as adding more performance to them, except for the Kobe 1 , there are only minor tweaks to certain design aspects, but no big changes on the 4’s ,5’s , 6’s & now 8’s. But it does show how Kobe’s shoes hold up in to days tech & performance
Protro 6s are terrible compared to OGs
Changing lunarlon to Nike react is a big improvement tho
Bro I’ve got the OG 6 Italian camo and OG 5 playoff carpe diem and bruh only difference I like is the traction on the protro 5 squeaks more 😂
Kobe won't approve this upgrade. I think full length zoom is almost a must if talking about an upgrade
1s - obvious improvement with full length zoom. 5s and 6s… you can argue that it’s better in that they only have forefoot zoom as you don’t need heel zoom, you just need a cushion. You could argue for a better cushion or full length zoom but otherwise they’ve done alright. The 8 is a flop in regards to no zoom but I shall find a replacement drop in for those
Just got the Kobe 8, traction and comfort is nice. The only problem was around the carbon fiber plate in the side of the shoe hurt me when I made a lateral hard stop. I just hope the more I play with them the less discomfort around the area.
I'm having that problem too. Is the problem gone?
You have to keep in mind what the design language for the Kobe 8 was at the time and it was about being the lightest basketball shoe at the time. That being said, adding air zoom strobel is adding weight to the shoe. The Kobe 8 is meant to go fast and cut aggressively.
Agreed. Also I think full length zoom strobel will definitely take away from the response and court feel.
I wonder if different colorways will have different midsole setups. If i remember correctly when the 8s originally drop some colors had forefoot zoom and some had both forefoot and heel. I hope they do that or atleast sell more midsoles for people to swap with.
@@LordBass10 kobe 8 elite had that option
Can you show the strobel unit in the Kobe 8 proto
I personally think Nike got lazy in doing the “Protro” thing in the Kobe 8.
Kobe 8s is still personally my favorite not only because it was great for me as wide footer by we had weekly Friday runs back in College and everyone was rocking different colors. There wasn't anyone wearing the same color Kobe 8s at all.
Do you have flat feet
I do not have flat feet.@@andrewnguyen8062
do they fit TTS?
@@franzzzzz250 I don’t have these but Kobe’s tend to fit very snug so just go with your regular size. If you have a wide foot, you should go up half maybe even a full size depending on the width
@@andrewnguyen8062 thanks for the reply dawg
Thanks for the info . Great review
Been waiting for this one🤩
Love you dg
Really good review on the Kobe 8 i likes your vide and the content you made 🔥
Really likes your shoe videos you help me pick what shoes a want to buy 🔥❤️💯
Overall, the Kobe 8 Halo is a very beautiful shoe that I will feel bad if I will use it for playing. The monochromatic colorway just clearly states that this is more of a "display" shoe. Moreover, the changes that they have made for me are not really upgrades. For a resale and for a die-hard Kobe fan like me, I will collect any shoe regardless of color! Mamba Forever!🐍♾
great video DG! keep up the good work 🖤
A very good presentation of the sneaker
The kobe line always reminds me of the old school hyperdunks on 2010's or those types at that era it just reminds me the shape design and nostalgia when i look at them. This all white kobe is clean. I wish nike bring em old school hoop shoes but better cushioning.
Or those nike prime hype
Wade 808 3 ultra will be better than these kobes. Rеact foam will wear out quickly
Are you able to fit the gt cut 2 midsole into these? to add the react + zoom in the heel?
I hope so bro
Hey man, love ur videos! Im patiently waiting on your opinions on the jordan 38 before i pull the trigger on it 🙏
Hey dg, i am trying to add zoom cushion on these, should i add zoom strobel? Or heel zoom? Or forward
I haven't tried the kobe 8 protro yet but when I was testing the j38, I felt the arch pain when doing hard lateral/side jab.. I'm wondering if it's the same case with the kobe 8.
Big Kobe fan.. missed out on sneakers app but yeah agree might wait for other colorways.. not a big fan of all white shoes..
are they tts? can u compare sizing with other shoes? i have 9us in dunks and jordans 1 and i got 9us kobe 8 holo also but i dont know if they good
do the wow 808 drop ins fit in the kobe 8s?
I really wish I could cop, I could of got them but they don’t ship to Australia😫😫
Damn got the Grinch in the app 😮😮
How many hours did you play in them?
How do you win on sneakers app ? Like there a raffle ? Or u still have to pay for them ?
You basically enter a raffle for a chance to get selected to buy them
Curious question is that your first Kobe 8?
As i have a few 8’s before and didn’t have any issues. Maybe the material, still haven’t got my Halo delivered yet hence the searching of a performance review. Thanks!
No. I played in one pair growing up but I’ve grown since then.
@@DGHoops so if you had one, did you also have the same issue with the carbon fiber with the original 8’s?
@jave6732 I did have one. The answer is no, but I’ve grown since then so I don’t know. But what I say is based on personal experience. like my arch literally hit it dead on. I did not experience that before. So yeah just because I had the issue doesn’t mean someone else will have the same issue!
Do these have a drop in mid sole?
the only problem I have is it hurts the side of my midfoot
Put a gt cut 2 insole for a small heel zoom unit lol😂
@rob.andrion this colorway really does make you look for the details coz of the all white appearance but for me honestly i would really be careful with hooping in this shoe because of its white color. I would rather put it in a crystal case for display.
I finally hit in my size then I find out Nike lost my package.
have to wait for the venice beach kobe 8s too fire
Same but it seems like every Kobe will be limited from here going forward
honestly i would cop, i think there js shoes better or as good at kobe 7
Done ✔️ I love the kobe 8 i just can’t get a pair
As someone who wanted to get a pair since Kobes are back, the L's came to bite me and hate the fanbase
If they added a zoom strobel or cushlon midsole then this wouldn’t be a Kobe 8… The 8s were never an impact protection/bouncy shoe. Plus that would add to the weight, defeating the purpose of them being one of the lightest hoop shoes ever.
It would make them a better shoe though.
My favorite lebron are the Miami heat colorway( im here for the giveway)
I will NEVER get TikTok. 😭🙃😭
Sorry DG, but that disqualifies me. But that's OK, my size is a 14, anyway. 😂😂
(FULL-LENGTH ZOOM STROBEL and Cushlon is THEE GOAT tech setup!!) 🤤👟🐐👟🤤
You’d love the Jordan 38 then
the lack of zoom is pretty disappointing
Not going to grab these just cause Nike is over pricing these with little tech change. Rather get the kobe 6s protro . Zoom and cushlon can't get much better. React alone is weak considering all the tech Nike has .
They hurt my heel and feet really bad in case anyone is thinking about buying
A zoom strobel is not possible for a drop-in midsole.
React cushion is too soft for impact protection
nike selling the shoes so expensive. not for the performance but as fashion shoes
It is heavier than the original Kobe 8 too
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Restock on socks 😢
thx
Nike so damn childish. Limiting the amount of these manufactured while being lazy with the upgrades. Like why tf would they not make these full length zoom strobel or Atleast put it at the forefoot??? Zoom strobel and react or cushlon or both. Point blank period.
The protro iv didn’t have full length zoom while initially advertising they were. protro 1 the only one worth these protro. I got the protro V and it runs frikkin small. Not a fan of the Nike protro except the 1’s
@@rgfsjsu childish smh. The best option is if you have the full length zoom drop in insole from the Kobe 10s or Lebron 7s. Which I have but I’m not paying 500+ for some Kobe’s. Especially some all white ones
Only react for 180 Nike WTF !
looks like an orthopedic dr. scholls shoe
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Remove Kobe nostalgia and these are just a trash triple white sneaker
Kobe shoes were better when he was with addidas
I can just look at u with disgust
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@dylan2pogi love the vids keep up the grind😤
Dont buy kobes to play in them buy Lebron 20s or Lining 808 vol 3 s !
I think the shoes looks are 100/10. they are super super clean shoe. (notcarter12)
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great video DGhoops❤️❤️❤️ @swaybjamee kobe 8s are amazingg lezgooo
@Colstonnnnnnnnnnn love the content
@adiii_ric This kobe 8 got my eyes because of its clean colorway, not just the colorway but also the looks and the performance.
All the benefits sound like pg 6 lol
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Can we get a fit with the hoodie shirt and shoes?
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Why do short Asians think they are experts in hoops? LMAO
Hope I win! Jeroam23 🙏🏼
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Man, it sucks that Nike wants to fleece us this bad 🥲
KOBE 8's are amazing performer even though it is a lack luster in terms of cushion. The lunarlon insole bottoms out pretty quickly and irreplaceable cause Nike doesn't sell them separately from the shoe itself the traction however is pretty damn nice it sticks pretty well on indoor courts even in dust it bites really well.
@easymoney_ken47
Theyre React foam insoles now.
@@BiggRoscoe i was referring to the OG KOBE 8's not the protro
too clean!!
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Love u DG!!!
@felicialolmeng GOD DID!
The Kobe 8 protros look so goodddd I just hope that the price doesn't rise to like 1k or something.
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Kobe 8 HALO is one of my dream shoes... Straight 🔥🔥🔥
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Very sentimental and clean shoe. I just wish Nike released more of these. @kennyywen
Never had Kobe’s but I think the 8s will perform amazingly. Love ur vids. @andrew.dangelas
Will get dirty fast. @bgtap
Looks wise I think they’re pretty clean, not the best looking Kobes tho 😅
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I think all the tech is going into the LeBron line
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Your reviews are awesome❤🔥
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kobe 8 retro was my favorite shoe and would love to hoop in the protro halo - @officialyoungjd
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Done bro love your vids
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Done bro! 🙏
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