Do Kobe 9s fit big or small?
Lockdown & Fit – 9.5/10 The fit of the shoe is amazing. I recommend going true to size although some may go a half size down. Do remember that your foot will swell up during play so you want to have at least half a thumb of room in the toe box.
What is Kobe 9 EM?
In reference to Kobe’s Achilles injury, the Kobe 9 Elite includes nine red embroidered marks on the heel. As the year went on, Nike offered up a mix of Kobe 9 styles, releasing a Kobe 9 Elite in a low and a Kobe 9 EM, replacing the Flyknit with engineered mesh, also in a low version.
When did Kobe 9’s come out?
The Nike Kobe 9 is Kobe Bryant’s ninth signature shoe with Nike. The sneakers were first officially unveiled at a Nike event at the MOCA in Los Angeles on December 4th, 2013. The Kobe 10 will launch February 2015.
Who designed the Kobe 9?
designer Eric Avar
In this exclusive look at the KOBE 9 Elite Masterpiece we decode the creation of this striking shoe by sharing nine design details from Nike designer Eric Avar.
Do Kobe shoes run big?
Length and Width. The Kobe AD runs narrow. If you have wide feet, it is recommended to go half a size bigger. But if you have an average foot, you may follow your standard Nike basketball shoe sizing.
How much do Kobe 10s weigh?
It provides stabillity, support, locks your foot in the shoe and also sheds a lot of weight – notice that the shoe only weighs 367 g. / 13.9 oz! Now the problem with the Kobe 10 can be durability.
Are Kobe 9 Elite true to size?
Some mention it is true to size. A few have reported that the shoe fits fairly tight at the midfoot. Still, for those with normal-sized feet, it is best to go true to size. For wearers with wider feet, it is best to fit the shoe first before buying or go for slightly bigger sizes.
What shoes did Kobe wearing when he tore his Achilles?
6. Nike Kobe 9 Elite (high) Just as he was recovering from his disastrous Achilles tear injury in 2013, Kobe was set to launch one of the most disruptive sneakers of his Nike tenure. The 9 wasn’t just a mid-cut, it was sky-high — and a complete shift from the five low-top signature models before it.
What does AD mean in Kobe ad?
24 comments. Nate Dawg says: October 12, 2016 at 12:52 pm. Anno Domini. Makes sense since AD started after Christ’s death and this is the 1st Kobe shoe post retirement.