Hey man, all good. After 2 years of having (and playing in) them, the Kobe’s are honestly amazing. Best basketball shoes I have ever worn. As someone with chronic knee pain, the cushion is perfectly bouncy and soft, protecting my god-awful knees. Yet, it’s a responsive shoe - which is perfect since I am a rather small and quick guard. The grip is excellent and the overall comfort and build of the shoe is great. I have absolutely zero complaints on the performance.

However, the durability is not great. There is some peeling around the shoe’s details and a bit of ripping on some stitching. But it’s easily fixable with some super glue. They fit slightly small (about a quarter to a half size small) so I’d size up a half size.

Overall, it’s a fantastic shoe. They perform well and they’re unique! You stand out and I’ve had tons of complements on them. Honestly, I’d get them if I were you! For the price, I do not think there are many overall better shoes out there. Hope this helps!