The name Exodus /ek-suh-duhs/ means "the departure" and from what I remember, Kobe's Nike contract calls for 5 more shoes from the time he retires and this is the 5th one. Maybe Nike's gonna rebrand the Kobe AD line after this one.
This is one of the main reasons why I respect your channel because back in the day when you had hundreds of subscribers to now ,your genuine and straight forward approach has not wavered at all.Well done Chris.
Kind of underwhelmed. All signs point to the LB 16 going to be the best sig of 2018-2019. I feel like everyone in the gym is going to be rocking different colorways like the LB9 and LB10
I always watch your reviews before buying. Thanks for informative content. Not many shoe reviews ever tell how shoes fit. I can count the ones who do on one hand. But everyone tells what the shoe looks like. You go in-depth on your reviews. Keep killing it dude and will keep on watching. Shout out to MJO23
I miss the traditional and consistent color ways as well... I feel like Nike Basketball or just Nike in general really lost a lot of emphasis or got new people doing color ways and it's really been hit or miss (mostly miss)
I'm looking forward to the performance review!!! Also, I'm crazy looking forward to the LeBron 16 and other color ways of the new Kobe AD. The House of Hoops at Mall Of America didn't get these for some reason, so I'll have to wait for the AD.
There's just a big zoom unit in the heel. Rest of the midsole is phylon and there is no mid-foot TPU. It has been dismantled in Chinese sneaker reviews.
I think instead of the sail-white color the 'sail' color in this case refers to the Nike Sail Flag collection's colors, I recall that collection consisting entirely of the same colors as this shoe.
As a Kobe fan, a constant disappointment per his signature is the lack of tech per dollar. The Kobe signature typically retails at $160 which is ten dollars more than the KD signature. Yet you get in the KD’s, at least in the last few models, flyknit, full-length zoom/full-length articulated zoom/react foam. There just seems to be a lack of quality in the Kobe line, yet the prices are only second to LBJ’s. I love the look of these but the quality is that of a PG2...., the PG2 might actually be better, and still the KB’s are $30 more. I’ll wait till they go on sale.
I own a pair. In person they definitely go chaos feel to em. With the volt and infrared laces. Not to mention the multi kobe text. I hate the pull tab. I'm thinking bout selling mines because if I can feel the knots by touch I know there gonna kill my Achilles. Good vid Chris
Don't like the colorway, and you make a great point about the pull tab. I have a very sensitive Achilles and that pull tab is probably going to cause me some issues.
Alright Nightwing! 👏👏... I also got the Exodus, and when I put it on, I just love the feeling on my feet! Also, I do feel the zoom when I used it! It's not a disappointing shoe, but I also like your perspective(s) bout the shoe overall! 👍👍👍 #mambamode - Eddy OUT!!!
I really thought you’d touch upon the design and how they look really close to the Kyrie 3 there Chris. I don’t even know how they will perform. I guess you might like them but I really do not see you enjoying them as much. Knowing you from the videos, you’ll have a fit / snugness issue in front. But that’s just a guess. For me is a clear pass, being a heavy enough guard at 6’2” I enjoy shoes like the LeBrons more. Cool vid anyways, always nice to see new stuff.
The only thing I don’t like about the kobe line it never goes out of its way. Generally the Kobe’s just tend to look the same or similar to older models. Sure with the changes in material I would imagine they would try something different. Well at least in my opinion.
Well that's disappointing, unfortunately you just confirmed the flaws that i was afraid of during the first impression videos. Thank you once again for the very informative, unbiased review - unlike many others, one can tell how much background work and preparation go into your videos, quite remarkable - not only from a sneaker theme perspective! After months looking for my next oncourt sneaker, i think i will just risk it with the Anta KT3 lows - you seem to be very fond of them.
These look nice. I think you should've gotten another shot of the traction from an off-angle though because I hear you praising it but as I stare at the sole I can't really make out what's happening in the middle because of all the yellow translucence. STRONG co-sign on your sentiments about missing signature line-level colorway themes. I was just thinking about that the other day when I was looking at the LeBron 16. I'm sure the timing of his decision confirmation means that it'll be a few months before we get Lakers colorways, so having Dunkmans, SVSMs, Sprites (not sure if he even still has any deal with them), etc. spread throughout that time would go such a long way.
Can i get likes so Nightwing sees this? Id like to show him a tip how to have better foot containment and security in shoes w heel slippage. Appreciate y'all, and yeah, you're doing great Nightwing!
Nike Basketball definitely feels like it's fallen off a bit. I like how these look but I agree with what you were saying about Nike towards the end of the view.
Your channel is my go-to place for performance reviews of low tops that I'm looking out for especially because it takes MONTHS before shoe brands release them in Japan (with very limited colorways and amount). I may disagree on some of your points but hey, not all feet are created equal and aesthetics is a preferential thing. I don't really like what Nike did with the Kobe line after the 11s . Calling it the Kobe AD was okay, but then they made all these crazy AD variations that are just all over the place performance-wise. Then they released a "final" AD variant, the 360, which is a beast (it's the best-fitting Kobe for my feet). Only to change it up again with this new AD "variant". After the 360, I was hoping Nike will use React in the Kobe line from then on but the Exodus doesn't look promising. The silhouette reminds me of the Kobe 5 as well.. going true to size will be long, going down half a size will be too tight. Ugh..
IDK whatever it is, every shoes they released after 9's are downgrade. If they can't create better shoes, why not just retro the best older model for us consumer.
Nike's marketing has been stupid lately. They never announced the vaporflys, named the kobe ad nxt 360 the kobe ad nxt 360, and now don't name or announce these but release them
Maaaaaaahn......traction was the worst!!! I played in an average court in terms of cleanliness and I kept sliding around. Everytime I pivot for a post move my secondary stop would slide. I had to constantly wipe it. Fit was also very tight especially in the ripstop section...not recommended for wide footers. Although cushion set up was great, that along with the looks was the only good thing about these Kobes. Note....deleted the multicolor colorway from my shopping cart after the game
that pull tab thing is a joke man... Nike needs to hire shoe reviewers as advisers for the design phase so crap like that can quit....that would also give us great traction consistently I would bet
The name Exodus /ek-suh-duhs/ means "the departure" and from what I remember, Kobe's Nike contract calls for 5 more shoes from the time he retires and this is the 5th one. Maybe Nike's gonna rebrand the Kobe AD line after this one.
You are the 1st one to note this. This is spot on for the shoes name.
This is one of the main reasons why I respect your channel because back in the day when you had hundreds of subscribers to now ,your genuine and straight forward approach has not wavered at all.Well done Chris.
Thanks for watching!!!
Dope vid, and the kicks look 🔥🔥🔥
WearTesters I’ve been waiting for this I still wait for a better colourway
Kind of underwhelmed. All signs point to the LB 16 going to be the best sig of 2018-2019. I feel like everyone in the gym is going to be rocking different colorways like the LB9 and LB10
You the greatest to do it my guy!! 💯
Song in the background playing ???
I always watch your reviews before buying. Thanks for informative content. Not many shoe reviews ever tell how shoes fit. I can count the ones who do on one hand. But everyone tells what the shoe looks like. You go in-depth on your reviews. Keep killing it dude and will keep on watching. Shout out to MJO23
The right colorway will make these look perfect!
I miss the traditional and consistent color ways as well... I feel like Nike Basketball or just Nike in general really lost a lot of emphasis or got new people doing color ways and it's really been hit or miss (mostly miss)
Such a dope colorway! Wore mine for the first time today. Super comfy and light af
In love with the purple black and white colorway
I'm looking forward to the performance review!!! Also, I'm crazy looking forward to the LeBron 16 and other color ways of the new Kobe AD. The House of Hoops at Mall Of America didn't get these for some reason, so I'll have to wait for the AD.
Finally I’ve been waiting for this review since Friday. Thank you!
There's just a big zoom unit in the heel. Rest of the midsole is phylon and there is no mid-foot TPU. It has been dismantled in Chinese sneaker reviews.
Honestly im disapointed in the materials man i hope nike becomes more consistant with the kobe line
-sorry for the misspelling im from Puerto Rico
Always looking forward for your reviews Nightwing! Your content is always informative!
🔥 i love the traction on clean court
I would love to see a lifestyle premium material off court version of these would be hella clean
Bought this in "Hyper Grape" colorway.. damnn.. loved this
These look great!
I think instead of the sail-white color the 'sail' color in this case refers to the Nike Sail Flag collection's colors, I recall that collection consisting entirely of the same colors as this shoe.
Been waiting for this video!
Great review NW2303. I was just thinking about ordering these this morning. Then i thought lets see what NW says about em first. Nice work.
Really like these! great review as always!
I bet the foam is just regular phylon. Nike just doesn’t wanna name the specs to see what people say
The sole looks like the kobe 10 but it looks really good. Hopefully the traction is really good.
I think these look dope
As a Kobe fan, a constant disappointment per his signature is the lack of tech per dollar. The Kobe signature typically retails at $160 which is ten dollars more than the KD signature. Yet you get in the KD’s, at least in the last few models, flyknit, full-length zoom/full-length articulated zoom/react foam. There just seems to be a lack of quality in the Kobe line, yet the prices are only second to LBJ’s. I love the look of these but the quality is that of a PG2...., the PG2 might actually be better, and still the KB’s are $30 more. I’ll wait till they go on sale.
These would look sick in a nike mag colorway
i will be waiting on your performance review, if everything went well i may go for the black one..
just want to ask, almost done with the HD2018 PR?
Dope shoe bro🔥🔥
Glad I was able to grab a pair
Nice review 👍🏿
I own a pair. In person they definitely go chaos feel to em. With the volt and infrared laces. Not to mention the multi kobe text. I hate the pull tab. I'm thinking bout selling mines because if I can feel the knots by touch I know there gonna kill my Achilles. Good vid Chris
reminds me of the pg1. do you have a release date on the purple toe? i usually go up .5 in most kobe's!
Don't like the colorway, and you make a great point about the pull tab. I have a very sensitive Achilles and that pull tab is probably going to cause me some issues.
Alright Nightwing! 👏👏... I also got the Exodus, and when I put it on, I just love the feeling on my feet! Also, I do feel the zoom when I used it! It's not a disappointing shoe, but I also like your perspective(s) bout the shoe overall! 👍👍👍 #mambamode - Eddy OUT!!!
Nightwing, does it feel anywhere near the Kobe V?
What day these drop?
Yo weartesters what kind of camera are you using
hey could someone tell me where to get that tunes squad poster?
I really thought you’d touch upon the design and how they look really close to the Kyrie 3 there Chris. I don’t even know how they will perform. I guess you might like them but I really do not see you enjoying them as much. Knowing you from the videos, you’ll have a fit / snugness issue in front. But that’s just a guess. For me is a clear pass, being a heavy enough guard at 6’2” I enjoy shoes like the LeBrons more. Cool vid anyways, always nice to see new stuff.
That was discussed in the first impression video.
the "not saying, just saying" overview haha
I like the shoe, that color way is funky tho.
dude, they look really like the kyrie 3!
Yo what is the best performence shoe and best looking to ball in
nice
The only thing I don’t like about the kobe line it never goes out of its way. Generally the Kobe’s just tend to look the same or similar to older models. Sure with the changes in material I would imagine they would try something different. Well at least in my opinion.
So I’m just meh about these.
hoping theyll release color red of this shoe
So did these sellout or just haven't released in NC yet? I've called almost every store in my area and everyone said they didn't have them.
Well that's disappointing, unfortunately you just confirmed the flaws that i was afraid of during the first impression videos. Thank you once again for the very informative, unbiased review - unlike many others, one can tell how much background work and preparation go into your videos, quite remarkable - not only from a sneaker theme perspective! After months looking for my next oncourt sneaker, i think i will just risk it with the Anta KT3 lows - you seem to be very fond of them.
can you do a review on the Peak TP VI
I'll give you feedback once my pair arrives. Thinking of selling them already just based on your review. Bummer.
Does Kobe still have any input on designing/testing of any AD shoes? Since his retirement the next line of AD kicks have been sub par IMO.
According to the design team he’s involved in every model with his name on it.
Exodus references Kobe's love for yugioh and exodia, the forbidden one.
what do you think about PG 2.5?
Song in the background playing??
Maybe the name Kobe "Exodus" has to do with the Kobe Mid that was also referred as Kobe "Genesis"?
Is that braile on the midsole?
I expected this video especially from you bro greetings from Bolivia
When will the performance review of the kobe ad will be uploaded?
We take 1-2 weeks to test.
@@WearTesters okay, thankyou!
You need those new undefeated camo green Kobe in 9?
Hey Nightwing or does anyone know how these weigh? Do these go lighter than the AD NXT 360s? Thanks!
Definitely not lighter than the NXT 360.
@@WearTesters ayt ayt guess I gotta wait for the performance review to see which one I'll cop eventually. Some 360s are already 20% off so that's that
These look nice.
I think you should've gotten another shot of the traction from an off-angle though because I hear you praising it but as I stare at the sole I can't really make out what's happening in the middle because of all the yellow translucence.
STRONG co-sign on your sentiments about missing signature line-level colorway themes. I was just thinking about that the other day when I was looking at the LeBron 16. I'm sure the timing of his decision confirmation means that it'll be a few months before we get Lakers colorways, so having Dunkmans, SVSMs, Sprites (not sure if he even still has any deal with them), etc. spread throughout that time would go such a long way.
We tried. That sole wouldn’t show up well on camera.
@@WearTesters Thanks for the response, I should've figured you at least tried.
Hyperdunk x performance review pls?
They’re being tested.
Not diggin this colorway but they look nice. Kinda of reminds me of a hyperrev.
Where’s the Hyperdunk X performance review
Can i get likes so Nightwing sees this? Id like to show him a tip how to have better foot containment and security in shoes w heel slippage. Appreciate y'all, and yeah, you're doing great Nightwing!
NE rarely has heel slippage issues with his shoes. However, you can contact him on social media at @Nightwing2303
@@WearTesters Appreciate the reply! I've texted him on Instagram but he didnt see the messages since then lol. @Nightwing230
If u wouldn’t mind would u be able to tell me how to fix heel slippage?
@@yashtripathi9464 I got you bro, find me on instagram DM me and ill send u
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Guess I gotta wait for the elite versions. Cuz I’m not playing in no cheap ass forefoot cushion. Not in 2018
Those exodus colorways remind me of the what the colorways
Nike Basketball definitely feels like it's fallen off a bit. I like how these look but I agree with what you were saying about Nike towards the end of the view.
Looks like the Kyrie 3s
ever since they started doing the AD crap... which models are the top Kobe model of each year??? so confused.
Your channel is my go-to place for performance reviews of low tops that I'm looking out for especially because it takes MONTHS before shoe brands release them in Japan (with very limited colorways and amount). I may disagree on some of your points but hey, not all feet are created equal and aesthetics is a preferential thing.
I don't really like what Nike did with the Kobe line after the 11s . Calling it the Kobe AD was okay, but then they made all these crazy AD variations that are just all over the place performance-wise. Then they released a "final" AD variant, the 360, which is a beast (it's the best-fitting Kobe for my feet). Only to change it up again with this new AD "variant". After the 360, I was hoping Nike will use React in the Kobe line from then on but the Exodus doesn't look promising. The silhouette reminds me of the Kobe 5 as well.. going true to size will be long, going down half a size will be too tight. Ugh..
The soles don't look like they have enough traction.
Come on NIKE, just give me the retro Kobe 6,7,8,9 !!! Not these AD series.
yes I agree however Kobe said it's a longshot
IDK whatever it is, every shoes they released after 9's are downgrade. If they can't create better shoes, why not just retro the best older model for us consumer.
I just don’t get how Nike seemingly lost track of how to name the Kobe line after they stopped with the numerical order.
He said “Exodus” LMAOOO
Nike's marketing has been stupid lately. They never announced the vaporflys, named the kobe ad nxt 360 the kobe ad nxt 360, and now don't name or announce these but release them
Kobe ad exodus or kyrie 4
Nice sneakers I never seen.. nice colors the toe front not cool the style definitely nice ..
Nike China webpage said it is zoom with react
Maaaaaaahn......traction was the worst!!! I played in an average court in terms of cleanliness and I kept sliding around. Everytime I pivot for a post move my secondary stop would slide. I had to constantly wipe it.
Fit was also very tight especially in the ripstop section...not recommended for wide footers.
Although cushion set up was great, that along with the looks was the only good thing about these Kobes.
Note....deleted the multicolor colorway from my shopping cart after the game
At last!
Nike will NOT forget to market named foam if it's something other than basic foam. It's Nike. Nah, they didn't forget.
Too many flag ship Kobe’s at once. I feel like Nike is releasing two Kobe’s per year; this makes me think Nike is not confident in there Kobe models.
It only has one zoom unit on the heel, no tpu, cheap foam. Just a pair of shoe not worth the price :(
This Is Us
You can see the zoom, seriously??? you guys forgot how Nike treated you with Kobe 10 real quick huh!
They do have the same Zoom unit as the Kobe 10.
sorry I meant the first AD
mine is on the way. I now feel bummed for buying sooner rather than waiting for your review first... tsk, tsk, rookie mistake.
The width is a problem for me, half size up and they feel much better.
#remembercolorado
attractive design but big no for ballin outdoor
I only like the traction and the fit. The rest is nothing new to Nike Basketball imo
that pull tab thing is a joke man... Nike needs to hire shoe reviewers as advisers for the design phase so crap like that can quit....that would also give us great traction consistently I would bet
Naming could've been worse.
looks like a kid shoe
just a low cost product with high price
My sz 10 is on the way. I hope they fit me well or else..who want a 10? Lol
Looks like a no-no
All the colours of the rainbow = illuminati duh!
Ecks-uh-dus.
Who the hell pronounces exodus they way you do? No one in the history of the world.
Don't like the look. Look like kids shoes
Dude, can you please just Google how to say exodus?! Sheeesh
We care more about being accurate with tech specs and performance than pronunciation.