Foot Doctor Explains Why Pros STILL Wear Kobes So Much

Real foot doctor explains why Kobe Bryant's signature Nike basketball shoes still hold up so well in the NBA, WNBA and NCAA.
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[@jrandomx8548]

you should review the kobe 1,4,5,6,8,9,11s. you would get a ton of views for sure. i guarantee it. we all wanna know a scientific breakdown of kobe’s especially the 4,5,6 and 8

[@teng029]

If I recall correctly, Bryant wanted the design language of his signature shoes to be closer to football (soccer) cleats than anything else.

[@therealmarcc.2529]

Nike Kobe’s are actually great hoop shoes because a lot of thought and innovation were put into them. They are no nonsense performers which make then reliable. In my opinion, the Kobe 6 has a very advanced design. It doesn’t look out of place when compared to modern shoes today.

[@Andre72495]

I'm a volleyball players and I think the most popoular volleyball shoes - Asics Sky Elite FF2 took inspiration from Kobe 6 too.

[@ArmandoKozomara]

I played in the Nike Kobe 4, 5, 7, 11, AD NXT. And recently after the accident and it being so difficult to get Kobe shoes, I was finally able to get the Protros of Kobe 4 and 6. Hands down the best basketball shoes and probably even for other sports. Kobe really paid attention to detail, was actually involved in the creation of his shoes and always aimed for the best performance shoes, not just fashion and using his name. As a massive Kobe, I also tried the old bulky Adidas Kobe's but they're certainly nowhere near as good. Mamba Forever ❤

[@justonsmith4843]

I saw my favorite shoe, the puma clyde all pro as a mimic of Kobe's now that I saw this video. This video made me smile!

[@LEBOSH1ER]

Outstanding video Dr Zach

[@Tapeworm99]

Love the 6 protro play in the reverse grinches

[@saksmarcus]

The kobe line kinna made low top basketball shoes popular

[@ThanoseTheOneAndOnly]

This history and breakdown makes me appreciate Kobe and his shoe a whole lot more

[@mjhonsun]

I've wanted to know the answer to that, too. Great video idea!

[@amnjordan23]

I have the mamba fury also and even his take down model's are elite!

[@noahklug3339]

Thank you so much, I think you fully captured the reasons that players still wear his shoes, great video 😁👍

[@collenrivers9762]

The kobe 9 is the goated kobe shoe.

[@yourhealth4950]

my first Kobe was the 5. I instantly fell in love with the minimalist fuse and cushion set up. 7’s, 8’s, 9’s, and 11’s are the best drop in midsole shoes ever made. We’d love to see the line actually cut like the Kobe 6

[@reb349]

I remember reading an interview of Eric Avar where Kobe mentioned he wanted a soccer-cleat type of low-cut shoe. And he really had to work so hard to get it done for him and that was how the Kobe 4 was designed.

[@LazyMcGrady]

The Nike KB Mentality 2 were my first kobes, used them until they broke apart and threw them out. Shortly after that, he passed away. I still think about how much him and those shoes helped me improve my game.

[@bobburch864]

I love the 360 nxt. They aren't the most durable. I've gone through 3 pairs. There's not a lot of spring, but I make a lot of cuts and zig zags. They feel quick and light. I currently play in Lebron 20s which are similar in feel for quickness, but have a bit more cushion and spring. Had to move to them because my physical therapist told me no more old Kobes.