Why Is Everyone Hoopin' In Kobe 6s

While watching EuroLeague & NBA, we noticed something. Almost everyone is wearing the same shoe - Kobe 6s. In this video, BasketNews' Gytis Blazevicius takes a look at what might be the secret formula of success behind all of it.
This video is sponsored by SKSTORE - one of the biggest basketball stores in Europe. Shop online here: skstore.eu/, sign up to the Partners Club Loyalty program and get 5% discount off your first order.
Join our BN+ community for more unique content: basketnews.com/plus
Don't forget to follow us on social media:
Instagram: / basketnews
Threads: www.threads.net/@basketnews
Twitter: / basketnews_com
BasketNews e-shop: shop.basketnews.com/
Inquiries for partnership: [e-mail]
#NBA #Basketball #Sneakers

[@BasketNews_com]

This video is sponsored by SKSTORE - one of the biggest basketball stores in Europe. Shop online here: skstore.eu/ , sign up to the Partners Club Loyalty program and get 5% discount off your first order. Which basketball sneakers are your favorites? 🔥🤔 Let us know in the comments below ✍ If you enjoyed the video, help us grow by hitting the like button & subscribing to our channel! Lastly, follow us on social media for more content: Twitter: twitter.com/basketnews_com/ Instagram: instagram.com/basketnews/ Inquiries for partnership: [e-mail]

[@YourboyEJ_lowe]

Just sharing you this, as Romans 6:23 says, for the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. God loves you so much that he sent his son Jesus Christ to die on the cross to pay the price of all our sins. After 3 days after he died,he rose up from the dead. He will accept you not matter what you been through or have done. Accept the lord Jesus Christ as you lord and savior and ask forgiveness of all your sins to be saved from sin and have eternal life and not go to hell Jesus is our only hope for salvation and the if you don’t accept him you will not heaven and you will go to hell if you don’t accept Jesus Christ as your lord and savior ❤

[@durandurankevicius9137]

The 2010's was the best era for sneakers. For me, the best were the Hyperdunk, but that's because I prefer higher kicks.

[@jjcornelio7741]

Nike should retro those 2011 hyperdunks!

[@purofierro5208]

I remember when people wore lebron 13s off court

[@sneaker_sense]

@@jjcornelio7741 They already retro hyperdunk 2017, so hopefully one day

[@j4m3sii]

accidentally left my hyper dunks in a hotel room and they “couldn’t find them”

[@AlexMeco13]

I wore my 2010 hyperdunks for damn near 6 years 🤣🤣 no tread just vibes

[@webste187]

the traction from these shoes is top notch. they provide really good ankle protection and manoeuverability when changing directions.

[@gavcustoms]

They do not provide good ankle protection 😂

[@jokb1613]

Kobe 9s weren’t about ankle support at all it was a low top that looked like a high top. Kobe designed it like a boxers shoe after watching Manny Pacquiao boxing and was impressed by his footwork

[@william-uc2oy]

I’m all in on the KB9. Still have the black,red,and Bruce Lee. All for gym only. I’m a 14.5 and they’re still my favorites. The KB6 was great. But the 9 is best for me.

[@kwelitysoul]

I think some boxers even wore them in the ring.

[@RokkouA1]

Kobe 6's are so good and also so popular that they made a volleyball variant called the Hyperattacks, which literally share 1:1 designs with the 6's.

[@toskiemail1371]

That's just to not piss off volleyball purists. Many volleyball players openly wear basketball shoes. Aside from Kobe 6s I see KDs, Lebrons, and Currys on volleyball courts.

[@zureai]

@@toskiemail1371surprised you didn’t say WoW… way better volleyball shoes than any of those

[@vded13]

Really liked this video! Would love to see some more with signature basketball shoes (Air Jordan 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.)!!

[@301SO]

You gotta talk about the Huarache 2K4's too man! I know they weren't Kobe signature shoes but they became iconic because of him.

[@Junzstylemadapaka]

I’m a nurse and I use 6 pair of Kobe 6 in rotation for work lol. Very comfortable arguably the best sneaker basketball shoe ever

[@bball3048mmfr]

Different colorways in all 6 pairs?

[@cloudzzz346]

Remember hooping in Kobe 6 and Lebron 8 back in high school. I got the concord colorway first and later grabbed a pair of blue camo.

[@BallinTheFrog]

kobe 6s are my favorite shoes of all time period. so nice on the court and they look amazing and got so many classic colorways

[@SP.007]

I've never understood why people like a high top shoes. They say it's for the ankles, but whenever I've worn them, my ankles just feel stiff.

[@jdabelado716]

It's actually true that it's for ankles. But you're actually right about it being stiff. Your knees would get compromised because of it. That's why I'm wearing mid cut shoes lol

[@kingexclusivo]

i think they’re more comfortable

[@toskiemail1371]

High cuts feel way too chunky on my feet. Mid cuts are the best. If I need any more ankle protection I'd wear straps/braces but even that'd mean I gotta go half a size up on my shoes. Compression socks are the best.

[@gobbledygookie]

Yep, they're supposed to feel stiff, that's what ankle-protection means. Perosnally it saved me from a bad ankle sprain on more than one occasion. Low cuts definitely feel better, no question about it, but less secure. Some people say "just wear ankle braces" or would lecture you about strengthening your ankles, but every foot's anatomy is different and there's no single truth that will work for everyone.

[@jordan1390]

@@gobbledygookie there is no such thing as ankle protection from a sneaker the protection comes from how strong your ankle is ankle protection was marketing Strategy think about how many soccer players where low cuts and how much cutting they do if you need protection where an ankle brace not tryna debate just tryna educate

[@GreekSneakCollector]

My top 5 Kobes: 1. Kobe 6, 2. Kobe 8, 3. Kobe 5, 4. Crazy 8, 5. Kobe 11!

[@Isaac_Arango]

Whats your favorite colorway of the 6s?

[@user-nj4hf8kz5z]

No Kobe 9 is WILD

[@D3L3T3]

Kobe 9 is truly overrated. Clunky, stiff, heavy. Great traction and decent cushion. I got 2 bethovens and they are not good performers. Haven't tried 9 EM yet but it makes sense why they would create one.

[@jpool710]

To be honest the VI, VII and X are the bests basketball shoes that I ever worn, they might be not having the catchiest colorway and materials at the time but, they are the comfiest and even fit nicely on the forefoot. Making it easier to move around the court

[@Skushi]

I remember the hate with first low top Kobes. 'Low tops for Bball, hell naw'. Look how far we got

[@Davidc9356]

The adidas Kobe 1 aka Audi TT shoes,where great basketball shoes,the grip was top notch.

[@billynoboa9266]

I’ve bought a few Kobe 6 protros and they are by far the best basketball sneaker I’ve ever had.

[@oak2396]

My theory is that low - to mid-cut bball shoes are better for your ankles because they allow your muscles to actually work. High-tops limit your ankles to depend on the sneaker.

[@eghoseisiramen1892]

You’re hundred percent correct and there’s studies to prove it

[@logolillard-hs6vv]

dame certitfied 1 and 2 are great id love to see a vid on that

[@MarkoniMare1389]

I had the same blue camo ones when I was young, and man they were awesome. My favorite of all time for sure. We called them the avatars, because the movie released short before they dropped.

[@blackbeard520]

I got kobe 6 all star OG real other day and the grip is still better than any shoes ive ever wore before.

[@Eggplant2325]

Kobe 9 were elite as well

[@devind6020]

The 1st shoe I ever saved up for and used my own money playing basketball in high school-wore them for 3 years and played in 2 state championships. Retired them after HS but I still have my royal blue Kobe VI's. Not a fan of the crazy color ways really, but I will contend that this is the best hooping shoe ever made.

[@jasonfu2094]

The Kobe VI are low tops, low to the ground outsole, and barely any heel drop (basically flat) everything from they Kobe V and after are basically a modern Converse All Star. Converse got it right over 100 years ago, you can actually ball in the Converse Chuck 70, the rubber outsole and the cushion insole provides enough protection (don’t try to play in the cheaper Chuck’s though, they are literally defined as slippers to avoid import tax laws). The whole “low cut,low outsole” is genius marketing, Bill Russell was jumping out of the gym every game in low cut Converse All Stars, look at old NBA photos from 1950s-60s, the low top Chucks were just as popular as the high tops. TIME IS A FLAT CIRCLE ⭕️.

[@bball3048mmfr]

My main gripe with Kobe's shoes is that they fit way too narrow. I can never find comfortable shoes that have a wider toe box.

[@jasonfu2094]

@@bball3048mmfr Yea, that is the problem with Signature Shoes, they are made for a specific person then sold to the masses. Luckily I have a narrow foot so Kobe’s work for me, while Lebron’s feel like work boots. Also love those Converse Pro BB Eclipse in low, which I know is based on one of the Kobe’s.

[@kaarlomiranda1743]

im really missing the hyperdunks highs or lows they were worn by big guards and big men

[@ArmandoKozomara]

Mamba Forever!! ❤

[@MrMeMyselfandI]

Realistically because Zoom Turbo is the best thing and it’s set up well in Kobes. Also honouring a legend that they desire to emulate in some ways (I’m not sure 😢Nike have done it perfectly but they’ve done it pretty well)

[@user-mk1sf6ol3z]

i love the kobes but for the price i would like harder rubber on the outsole for extra durability

[@chrischance1063]

Steve nash started the Low cut moment at Nike. He wore nothing but... Kobe saw that.

[@uralmutlu4320]

im 45+yo and i dont care much about shoes, however, if i ever come accross one of these i might consider getting them :) I had a pair of nike airs when I was 21yo, for me those were the best shoes ever. my son has a pair of jordans (his second pair), im somewhat happy that jordans are still around and even more popular.

[@rldabomb33]

a pair of kb8 3s were sold on ebay recently for $400.. i was watching it for a few months.. i think they were underrated.. its a very rare pair and a good pair to add to any collection, adidas hasnt retroed it yet..

[@croishant5061]

Idk, something about the Grinch’s is just amazing, I def play different with these compared to others, but I also did purchase ae1 storm troopers recently so we’ll see

[@RandonDude528]

Kobe 6s are great shoes and personally I love the Italian Camo color choice

[@JustAherder]

"the kobes" were like a tesla truck 😂😂

[@Fabo100]

Reverse grinches are around $400 now. But the grinches? Different story 😂

[@blockwearingman]

1:48 how do you not know that😂😂

[@NojusLiudas]

8 felt like clouds

[@jetli-no3vf]

kobe 6 and kobe 8 are my favriouts

[@Questix157]

Is the reverse or camo better?

[@rickymartin9178]

The OG hyperdunk was a straight game changer. The rereleases a couple years ago didn’t do them any justice. that original release was just different

[@blxst0ffb4by81]

Respect and who can be against Kobe fr

[@hidetoshi981]

totally agree with you, Kobe 4 and Kobe 6 were the greatest of basketball shoes ever!

[@tired783]

Besides them looking sick as hell

[@AngelHeavenSent_]

Don’t quote me, but I remember hearing long ago that the Kobe 9s had the best traction of all time ( I never played in them tho)

[@coronamight9952]

kobe 6 is very light and comfortable to wear

[@00stampss]

kobe 6s have the look, the comfortability, and the ankle support is better then most high tops, theyre the greatest basketball shoes oat

[@user-nn2qy7jm7z]

RIP to the GOAT KOBE

[@malcolmbrown3611]

Kobe 6 Was My Favorite Shoes To Ball In , I Wouldn’t Do It Now But Yeah , I Love Them On Battle Field 💯

[@Eddy-nv3zx]

What jersey is that? The one you are wearing?

[@AyKaozz]

If kobe never died his shoes wouldnt be this rare and expensive

[@K-Choi]

These shoes made me avg 8 pts a game way back in college coming off the bench with just final scores avg 30-40

[@oxfordbambooshootify]

It's kinda sad that kobe isn't alive to see how well his shoes have been doing these last couple of years

[@AyKaozz]

no its because of that reason that they are doing numbers on stockx, If he was still alive resell wouldnt be over 700

[@snipe63]

Nice Weartesters shots!

[@JaydenVera-cj5pu]

In the past, most of players love the Kobe 6. As a memory for Kobe Bryant, we will have Kobe 6 for remembrance for him. We will give respect for him after his Tragedy in 2020. Rest in peace, Kobe Bryant.

[@PvtrickH]

Herb Jones had like 50 different Kobe’s on this season he almost got a new every game same Witz Naji Marshall

[@TheMilchBroetchen]

wonder where they get them from

[@PvtrickH]

@@TheMilchBroetchen they both signed to Nike I think and I also think you can ask for all the shoes if so

[@user-vr2fu1ik4n]

tbh its mainly cause most of the leagues players are signed with nike and its the best option from nike other brands like li ning and anta make way better shoes imo but just have not nearly as much players signed

[@Fabo100]

Another thing I’ve noticed besides so many players wearing Kobe’s/6’s, is that players more so then regular folks have Kobe in their goat discussion more often. I personally have always said MJ, Kobe, then LBJ. The average person it’s MJ or LBJ 95% of the time. I think what the players think speaks volumes

[@Tanfo77]

The OG 6 are wide and good to play in, the protros are narrow and kills your feet.

[@jumpy2xstreaming]

Aye your eyes looking a lil red 420 🎉

[@isaiahgriffith8428]

Yo had the timelines wrong nor did you mention the hyperdunks which came out in 2008

[@robodlp9280]

Way of Wade 808 is a game changer

[@arvinspider]

Bismallah brother 🙏🏽

[@Starkharold]

"Ankle support" is what was hurting everyone ankles back in the days imo

[@XxtoxxityxX]

They looks cool but i don’t like them

[@petergasca8745]

Kobe 8 is the way to go

[@youlovechika]

kobe 8’s🔥😮‍💨

[@user-ji8ev9vn6v]

Yep I only see team sneakers, the brand a player belongs to. Or Kobe’s or Jordan’s

[@rcasagranda]

Then you have to use an ankle brace 🤷🏻. Jordan 4s, 11s and most recently the Zion ones are the ones I enjoyed the most

[@harvard004]

2:50 The Kobe 1 was suppose to be the Air Flight Huarache.

[@wanderingdaze7018]

Everyone in they gym rocks Kobe’s wen they play ball

[@treyjay9560]

The Kobe 6 is my dream shoe. I really wish I could get a pair, but I don’t wanna give up both of my kidneys just to get a pair.

[@paraloski3040]

I don't understand it tbh. Because i only read things about the shoe breaking within 10 uses

[@user-pm1uq3oc5n]

There was no need for the ankle rolling segment 😭😭😭

[@kiichigx4016]

Kobe 6 and kobe 4 have so many PE. 🔥

[@rmorillo14]

There is only one (stupid) thing I dislike about Kobe Grinches… and it is the fact that they are being overused all season long, not only at Christmas! I mean… is like singing christmas carols in summer… or wearing an ugly christmas jumper in March! 😂

[@Isaac_Arango]

It's because they're too beautiful to only use them once a year, trust me, if I had them I'd be using them in most games

[@notpaper-cr6ni]

Been liked em🤷‍♂️

[@clickbait1981]

2:21 what you mean its like Harden vol 7

[@mightynas1457]

Kobes are all over nba

[@Racso88e]

Because people make trends. Just like we're still wearing Jordans from the 80s.

[@aschmidty11]

Personally think the XI are the best kobes ever made. They are so comfortable

[@Fenerbahce.Forever]

Kobe 6 is the goat shoe

[@Flossy2K.]

Are the Kobe 6's actually lighter than the Kobe 5's?

[@clausbacher]

I still have 12 pairs left from my old basketball days. Best shoe ever for me.

[@Wolfmanlj]

The Kobe 6's was the BEST shoe I've ever owned.....I hope Nike makes these every year

[@hennysmith]

Can someone tell me the name of the shoe that amongst other PJ Dozier wears. The light blue adidas shoes?

[@mr.ore13]

harden vol 7, great shoe

[@hennysmith]

@@mr.ore13 thanks👋👋👋

[@christopheryec3695]

Q

[@solemagus4761]

This guy’s casualness about sneakers and his Zangief accent is wonderfully humorous and cringe😂

[@gregcoblentz]

Looks like Lebron gonna have to copy Kobe’s shoe a little more to sell more lmao

[@GoulaLegamer]

If u tried a pair u would know why it's a best seller

[@lantidis1]

05:18 ...for the same reason that pro bball players wrap their ancles solid with tape while in other sports they don't. Basketball is a sport where you jump among many players and thus you have higher chances of landing on top of another foot and sprain your ancle. Kawhi could say a lot about the matter :P . Of course the low cuts have other advantages but for all the non pros that play basketball out there and don't get their ancles braced by some physio guy before the games, the mid-high cuts offer some protection

[@rosenvasilev4219]

Plus all the pros are doing so many polymetrics for ankle stability and mobility. Their muscles and joints are on whole another level. Regular folks playing for fun without all those extra stuff, might find use of the mid-cut more.

[@Jecko157]

kyrie 4 is the GOAT hoop shoe

[@taivo2520]

I have a really bad heel balance…And Kobe signature shoes are not for me..

[@kierenmoore3236]

Kobe 6*,5*,8,11 😎👍🏼

[@jeffw1390]

Kobe 5 is the best of all time

[@rezap5331]

Because they got the money.

[@sumimasenpanda]

kobe shoes are a pain for wide footers

[@GrecoMEMOIREMusic]

Nice video but you should give credit to the Weartesters and the other channels you took footage from....

[@ted_shelton]

Because they are the greatest hoop shoe of all time.

[@borisbarksdale]

Lots of replicas be aware what you buy!! BEST sneaker ever.

[@lt9357]

Kobe is the goat thats why

[@jamzterzlicxz6053]

Not a kobe fan i have only 1 shoe of him and gave it to my son, they look good but as a jordan fan, i focus on jordans only, im broke already with jordans if i add kobe in my collection i will be homeless😂

[@rldabomb33]

thank you for the sneaker history didnt know kobe wanted it the lowest and lightest.. but then he got injured..

[@TheOdbmaster]

Nah I had Allen Iverson reebok answer 5 low in 2001! Just saying those where low