7. Damskie nike Kobe 9 Low
The Good: After following a similar blueprint for Crimson models in a row, the 9 saw a huge shift for the Kobe series, with the introduction of Flyknit and a fully dynamic and ergonomic outsole design. The outsole’s grip was unreal, and a major flex of Eric Avar’s performance design prowess. Many besides loved the newly constructed midsole’s stellar support too, which featured huge helpings of carbon fiber (or TPU) in a high-wrapping chassis.
The Bad: Unlike the Flyknit uppers seen in Running or from other brands, the 9’s upper was more window treatment than anything, as it was actually fully backed by reinforcement layers. The result was an upper that wasn’t as soft or royal as other knit-based shoes, as Damskie nike focused more on ensuring the shoe was still supportive enough for hoops.
