I worked every day in my Kobe AD and literally was able to never take breaks and be a beast. Used it 1000+ days inside only, then since June at work and it will now last for 5 more years as a streetball shoe. Kobe AD best bball shoe of all time. I have cosmic unity too but it's obvs why Anthony Davis started using the Kobe ad mid again!
I somehow got my hands on a pair of twos, they're actually one of my favorite hoop shoes ever. Idk about anyone else but the forefoot was pretty flexible for me, which felt awesome, and the carbon fiber and upper also made it very supportive.
It absolutely was. But with custom orthopedic insoles, and special alterations via Nike, what they wore vs what we got was not the same. Also, the performance wasn’t that bad. It was just the most boring Kobe in my opinion which is why they made the list.
Kobe AD Mids were concentrating in functionality not in aesthetics. AD mids are so light that you can fly in them. Giannis rock them for years before he was given a signature line.
I always felt Lunarlon to be a cheap insole. It made the shoe light, but never thought of it as a cushion. At least put one full length zoom on one Kobe shoe! They botched the protro releases that initially said full length zoom. Why call it a protro if it’s the same as a retro? The Pegasus line has full length zoom and they’re so comfortable and goes on sale for $80. I rather wear those to ball in. The React insole / midsole on the Kobe A.D. NXT 360 was the dream cushion we should have had on all the Kobe lines.
The 7s are one of the best Kobes imo. Just was the first to experiment with the first Nike drop in midsole. You can actually feel the zoom in the forefoot and heel causally.
I agree man I think the 7’s had a lot of good but the performance was trash. One of the worst Kobe’s performance wise so that’s why I got them on this list as well as my best ever list.
The Nike Kobe 2 was my first Kobe ever. It wasn’t my favorite but I still have my beat to death pair of the Carpe Diem color way. I was always hoping they would protro them. So yeah, call me a Return of the Jedi guy, I guess, lol!
I have The Kobe AD Mid in blue and orange. I have to say the grip in them was nice but i would always sprain my ankles in them so I only used them when I'm practicing and that's it!
I have to agree whole heartedly with your list. Great video . I was able to play in both ADs for a while but I think more because of my love for the mamba
I play in Kobe 7s and I love them. I think it’s more of an opinion based thing and what you’re using them for. I use them for a 13 u aau league so it’s not like I’m just going to practice in them. It’s just my opinion but I love them. In my opinion none of Kobe’s shoes are bad some are just worse than others. R.I.P Black Mamba
How does the Kobe 7 compare to the Jordan 4? Thinking about copping a Kobe 7 shark, but now I'm worried about all these literal ankle-busting stories, but your take on it makes it sound like retro Jordan shoes since they tend to have zero ventilation. (BTW, the shoes I might cop is a half size up.)
The Kobe AD is the very best Kobe ever and grips like a matha even on the dustest courts and amazing foot support inside the shoe so for me easy layups and lock down defense! Everyone is different do what's best for you.
This dude is trippin. U hooped in the prelude colorway. Thats basically a casual shoe. Hoop in the OG colorways. Best in performance. I hate how people hate the 7. How long did u get guys actually break in those shoes. The kobe 7 is top 5 in performance for me
@@JAHRONMON how long do u actually break in the shoe? 2 weeks ? 3 weeks? Dont just hoop in it for about a month and be like nah this aint it. I feel when the kobe 7 when it properly broken in then it's a top kobe performer. I work at footlocker before and I know some people got busted zoom bags. Luckily didn't happen to me
The Nike Kobe 3 is hella underrated, he won 🏆 MVP in that shoe and had his best year as # 24.
I've always wanted to play in the threes
The Kobe AD March madness shoe is one of the best looking Kobe's
The Kobe AD Mid is one of the best Nike hoop shoes to play in IMO.
😳 the performance wasn’t bad but one of the best? Idk man I might have to hoop in em again.
8 and 9 low for me
Yeah i still rock this shoe
Fax I have the “march madness” ones
I worked every day in my Kobe AD and literally was able to never take breaks and be a beast. Used it 1000+ days inside only, then since June at work and it will now last for 5 more years as a streetball shoe. Kobe AD best bball shoe of all time. I have cosmic unity too but it's obvs why Anthony Davis started using the Kobe ad mid again!
I find it funny, how they marketed the AD to have Lunarlon, when they were using Lunarlon as the drop ins for the mentality/rage line.
I somehow got my hands on a pair of twos, they're actually one of my favorite hoop shoes ever. Idk about anyone else but the forefoot was pretty flexible for me, which felt awesome, and the carbon fiber and upper also made it very supportive.
I remember your Kobe ranking video with Nightwing2303 back in 2016.
Yessir! That was fun!
Even though the nba season is back, I’m most excited for too sneakers of the week to return
The AD Mids was one of the most worn sneakers by NBA players during one season
I believe that was in the 2017-2018 season. Very recently, THT wore the AD Mid during the Lakers pre-season game.
To be fair, nba players shoes get special treatment for their shoes to help play styles. So they were probably playing in an upgraded version.
It absolutely was. But with custom orthopedic insoles, and special alterations via Nike, what they wore vs what we got was not the same.
Also, the performance wasn’t that bad. It was just the most boring Kobe in my opinion which is why they made the list.
Kobe AD Mids were concentrating in functionality not in aesthetics. AD mids are so light that you can fly in them. Giannis rock them for years before he was given a signature line.
i do love the way the ad looks, but you're right the tech in it confused the hell out of me as it did not feel like it had zoom in it!
It did have heel Zoom in it. But the foam was so dense that the zoom did not expand. Also, the strobel board is very, very stiff.
@@therealmarcc.2529 so stiff 😫
What…. the twos felt amazing on feet for me - it felt like a really natural step with the light setup
Yeah, the performance isn't the problem with them. They're just the least loved kobe. The least talked about. The least significant.
What’s the worst Kobe ever in your opinion? 🤔
Anno domini makes perfect sense thats what AD actually stands for in the calender dates
I always felt Lunarlon to be a cheap insole. It made the shoe light, but never thought of it as a cushion.
At least put one full length zoom on one Kobe shoe! They botched the protro releases that initially said full length zoom. Why call it a protro if it’s the same as a retro?
The Pegasus line has full length zoom and they’re so comfortable and goes on sale for $80. I rather wear those to ball in.
The React insole / midsole on the Kobe A.D. NXT 360 was the dream cushion we should have had on all the Kobe lines.
They made the Kobe 1 Protro full length zoom btw so they did make at least 1 protro full length zoom
The 7s are one of the best Kobes imo. Just was the first to experiment with the first Nike drop in midsole. You can actually feel the zoom in the forefoot and heel causally.
I agree man I think the 7’s had a lot of good but the performance was trash. One of the worst Kobe’s performance wise so that’s why I got them on this list as well as my best ever list.
I remember Dion Waiters wearing the Kobe AD and tearing up his ankles in them...
The nike kobe 2 is actually one of the most comfortable... still own a pair
The Nike Kobe 2 was my first Kobe ever. It wasn’t my favorite but I still have my beat to death pair of the Carpe Diem color way. I was always hoping they would protro them. So yeah, call me a Return of the Jedi guy, I guess, lol!
I agree - I felt like the stride when you ran was amazing
Id wear the Nike Kobe 2 Lite, I like the other colorways, probably not that all black colorway
I have The Kobe AD Mid in blue and orange. I have to say the grip in them was nice but i would always sprain my ankles in them so I only used them when I'm practicing and that's it!
Sneakers are kinda like women, looks are pretty good BUT theyre not everything 💯 - Jahronmon 2021 🤭🔥😆
I have to agree whole heartedly with your list. Great video . I was able to play in both ADs for a while but I think more because of my love for the mamba
I really like ad mid maybe because I’m broke and I can’t afford any other pair (they are the only Kobe’s I have ever had)
The performance of them isn’t that bad and the design isn’t awful either it’s just the least inspired Kobe in my opinion.
I had a pair of the AD mid and they were nice to play in
Kobe ad mid and kobe ad is one of the most comfortable shoes to play
Agree! What a great shoe.
That wear and tear on the ad mids are just like the kyrie 7, only the kyries are so much worse durability wise
I had those Adidas Kobe 3 in silver. They were dope!
I lowkey liked the AD’s both mid and lows. Worst shoe as far as breaking in though.
I remember buying the sharks. The 7s were the worst Kobe’s I have ever purchased. Very sad, cus all the other models I purchased where legit.
Have the Ad Mid XDR version and still strong after 3 years.
Kobe ad always give me foot cramp, was my first custom pair of Kobe’s and I’ve only worn them like 10 times and only lasted like 5 minutes in them
I like the Kobe ad mid because I'm a wide footer and also the Kobe ad from 18. However the Kobe Ad from 17 is definitely the worst
Kobe ad mid march madness is the best one for me
Love the 7s... ankle supports and insoles but it hurts
Boss lodi jahrohmon give me sneakers size 10
AD mids looks dope casually not a performance hoop shoe
The Kobe ad Mids were dope!
I'd still rock em!
They're more of a lifestyle shoe, I think
My uncle gave me kobe 7 because it dint fit and now this video making me feel bad
In terms of cushioning the 8,9, & 11 were the worst. Felt like you were walking barefoot kind of the like the Jordan 1s
I play in Kobe 7s and I love them. I think it’s more of an opinion based thing and what you’re using them for. I use them for a 13 u aau league so it’s not like I’m just going to practice in them. It’s just my opinion but I love them. In my opinion none of Kobe’s shoes are bad some are just worse than others. R.I.P Black Mamba
You're BUGGIN the Kobe AD low was waaaaaay better performing than the Mid....
I bought the mamba focus and damm the cushion is stiff as a rock. Impossible to hoop if you care about your knee. Horrible
no wayyy kobe ad is your worst kobe shoe of all time. they hella comfortable to play
How does the Kobe 7 compare to the Jordan 4? Thinking about copping a Kobe 7 shark, but now I'm worried about all these literal ankle-busting stories, but your take on it makes it sound like retro Jordan shoes since they tend to have zero ventilation. (BTW, the shoes I might cop is a half size up.)
Yeah i busted my ankle with the kobe 7's. But i still love it. I love the colorways.
Had the ad mids they actually were decent tbh
Decent = not good enough in the Mamba Mentality Bible.
I got 2 pairs of kobe 7 "bhm"
sizes 11.5 and 12
When it comes to ROTJ....that guy is me.
Switch Kobe 2’s into the Kanye Line and it would 💥
sneaker's are like women... they nice to look at from afar but when you start wearing em, man they crease a lot.
If i can get some pair of kobe 7 i will but its out of stock here in our country😔
Man I hate the mamba fury and focus
Bro the Nike Kobe 2s are really good what u talking bout have u even worn them ! 7 deserves to be higher on this list for sure
Just watched thise now. Was expecting the 10/X here.
The first ADs were TERRIBLE 🤣
AWFUL
Yeessiiir we in here!
Anno Domini help me understand a André 3000 line
Nex updates?
I'll just stick with the 6's 🤣
Would you clab with nightwing again?
For me Kobe AD low one of the best specially the traction it's so good to me I LOVE Kobe AD
When the light hit the Kob it twinkle and glycine
The Kobe Two and One are boss’ on the court. They get hot but perform 8/10
The Kobe AD is the very best Kobe ever and grips like a matha even on the dustest courts and amazing foot support inside the shoe so for me easy layups and lock down defense! Everyone is different do what's best for you.
I honestly gotta say the Kobe 9 was the worst. Absolutely no traction, Bad material... the Kobe A.D was actually a real good performer for me 😳
me watching this owning 6 pairs of Ad mids.......
Your contents are good, but you upload so seldom. Do you have any other jobs? Because your PC build looks so 🔥🔥🔥
yo bro, come to reno so you, luke, and I can play 🏀
maybe put some shoes on the line for ya boy james
So many blisters with the Kobe 7
My feet still haven’t forgiven me.
"Sneakers are kinda like women" xD
I disagree about the Kobe 2s.
kobe ad mid = mid
I always thought Anthony Davis should have rocked the Kobe ADs
1:23 this can also be applied to women nowadays😭😭😭
Also who tf skinny ankles are those with the yellow kobe 2
Andre igoudala!!!
@@JAHRONMON sheesh I want igoudala
The kobe 7 are good is one of the best nike hoop shoes 😑😑😑😑
The Kobe 7 is the worst one of all time. Basically broke my foot lol
Same 😢
True but the black kobie 7s kill it for me
💯
can u send me a copy of your kobe wallpaper? looool
This dude is trippin. U hooped in the prelude colorway. Thats basically a casual shoe. Hoop in the OG colorways. Best in performance. I hate how people hate the 7. How long did u get guys actually break in those shoes. The kobe 7 is top 5 in performance for me
No
The 7 was horrible lol man
The 7’s? I have like 8 pairs of OG colorways. I don’t even own the preludes lol.
@@JAHRONMON how long do u actually break in the shoe? 2 weeks ? 3 weeks? Dont just hoop in it for about a month and be like nah this aint it. I feel when the kobe 7 when it properly broken in then it's a top kobe performer. I work at footlocker before and I know some people got busted zoom bags. Luckily didn't happen to me
I don’t agree with Kobe 2 being bad. I absolutely loved the Kobe 2.
It’s the “least popular” Kobe ever imo. You just don’t see them at all.
@@JAHRONMON not ever. I loved hooping in mine back in the day. I rode em till the wheels fell off- so to speak
Kobe 2🤮🤢💩
Lebron lover