Better Than The OG? | adidas Crazy 8 2023

Hey Guys! Today we take a detailed look and review at the adidas Crazy 8 Retro sneaker for 2023.
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[@datharo5]

The fyw logo on the inside ankle was there in the og release, but it was debossed instead of embroidered. The Torsion system was purple on the og, but it looked almost blue. I remember on the first retros liking that they changed it to a more purple color. I remember having fond memories of Kobe wearing this shoe, i wish they kept the original pu insole... I remember watching this documentary called "between the madness" about the Fresno State Bulldogs. Most of the players wore the KB 8's, they just looked so nice in that white with red stripes team color.

[@CoreyJ23]

One of my favorite shoes to hoop in. Hooped in them so much and for so long the outsole got a hole in it

[@clippinnate]

They fire fs

[@moonkeis]

Just placed my order, love the non-hype pricing and ease of purchase. Another one to check off the shoes I wanted from middle school.

[@hectorfigueroa2294]

Facts!

[@wieszo2112]

On footlocker they are 80 euro now 😀

[@lukesmialkowski7870]

Yeah,they are like $70 on StockX for size 9.5.About to jump on these on Thursday.

[@benjaminkarzai6379]

Such a nostalgic shoe! And I agree, should have definitely kept the 8! Already bought a pair and waiting for the gray! They need to release more colors and hurry with up with bringing back the Crazy 2s in black and in white!

[@rocky8838]

My next door neighbor had a pair of these back in the day that he used to wear casually because he was playing soccer, so they weren't a good fit for that and they lasted him quite a bit of time. Then he passed them on to his dad, who also wore them for a good 4-5 years. All in all they were built to last since they were worn for 8 years or so without much wear and tear. I always liked this model and the orange ones they're releasing are looking great!

[@macayetano]

One of the only non Nike and/or Jordan Brand athletic shoes I would purchase. I had a pair of the originals and they were one of the most comfortable shoes I ever wore back then.

[@engelmann82]

I'm really looking forward to these...I hope they will be released here in Germany...despite Adidas being German...their releases are all over the place here, especially with the Kobe retroes! Fingers crossed!

[@yonsei80]

The best part of seeing this video was being able to purchase these today on my way home from work, and being able to go through the finer details while watching. I’m also glad that I held off purchasing them last week at JD Sports for $160, since I found them at Dick’s for $140.

[@christopherramirez3896]

My pair actually just arrived today! And when I opened the box I was surprised at how the upper looked. I didn’t really care for that ashy gray look. Actually looks like real elephant skin. And then I tried mine and yes my toe was crammed right up to the front. I feel like it’s because of that crazy thick ankle and heel padding. I found that if I forced my heel all the way to the back of the shoe compressing that foam , that I do get normal toe spacing at the front like all of my other size 11s. I’m not sure if that’s some thing that’ll break in with time , i’m thinking maybe not for me since I wear my shoes loosely casually. Unfortunately I think I’ll be returning these. Maybe I’ll try for the original white and black color way or the All-Star color way if they release them

[@patricknalty7061]

Just picked these up today. My buddy and I used to call these the “Loco Ochos” being from SoCal 😂. When I picked them up in store I was blown away by the materials. So nice. I almost don’t want to play in them- but I will be.

[@Junzstylemadapaka]

This is so nostalgic. I used to draw this on my notebook when I was in gradeschool coz I could not afford them lol. It’s aesthetically beautiful 🤩. Miss you Kobe!

[@B3ansGuy]

Can't wait for the orange colorway to drop. They look amazing, loving the adidas basketball comeback happening this year

[@dukestarfighter]

Dude, great coverage. Don’t know if I’ll grab a pair, but I like that these have more of a flat surface area on the forefoot and heel even thought it’s FYW. The Top Ten 2000 is jarring to wear because of it, and take some getting used to. Materials on here look great!

[@lgarcia1249]

Thanks for the heads up on the sizing. I had hit on these on champs and now they are on footlocker. Ordered a half size up just in case

[@troybrown5663]

I love these! I think true Kobe fans, we have to have these in the collection. I ordered a my size 12 and dang my toes were jammed, I had to exchange for a 13. Its in the mail, so don't know how they will fit, But better than my normal size for sure! Champs had them off their website for Kobes birthday and barely came back on the site today. Kinda weird. But these were a must for me. They look great!

[@deangruwell6555]

Got my pair yesterday .. the off white / cream / toast .. love em .. I’m a true 11.5 .. and these fit perfect .. have em pairing up with my baggy swoosh sweats from the 80s / 90s .. killer old school in da house - 😊

[@bigfeddy]

Good to know that these aren’t as bright as the original, I can’t tell from the pictures. Yes, please bring back the original white ones, those are one of my favorite shoes of all time! I was a junior in high school when the originals came out. I wanted this color way but couldn’t get in my size, & got the white ones. 1 of my favorite shoes to play in, found them super comfortable. I agree with Chris, dirt would cling to them so had to constantly wipe them off.

[@snipergene]

Great review. I just checked my original pair from back in the day. The Torsion System is a dark purple and gold.

[@calebpetty3681]

I've been waiting for this 🙏🔥

[@doomkid1331]

I still have my pair from the early 2010s it’s my baby even though it doesn’t fit my foot anymore definitely picking up a updated pair ❤

[@naderomiller8557]

The oG blue were cold man. Very comfortable on and off the court. That sole is amazing. Those and D Wades really low solid black with the orange slits. Yeah I was lucky to get a pair in orange. They're usually red.

[@standingmaximumverticaljump]

The rounded laces of this shoe (just like the Jordan 10) are my favorite functional part of this shoe. One tug and the shoe is tight.

[@renztrojillo2190]

Man! I hope they make tons of those crazy 8s.

[@breakinankles92]

Im not counting on it

[@rulowth4815]

They'll sit tho

[@leosburner627]

I’ve seen em sitting in JD Sports. It’s the price tag! I’m waiting to catch ‘em on sale!!!

[@allyw7405]

It’s too niche.. no hype appeal. Except for nerdy Kobe basketball sneaker fans

[@D3L3T3]

All I want is this one and the all stars. If they don't release the allstars bro...oo bbaby

[@davidgaddy4328]

I just bought a pair of these a few days ago from Hibbitts. Mine pair fit me true to size and there comfortable. I can't wait to get the other colorways also.

[@PoserBallin]

My dad wore that colour way to cut the grass from 1998 until they eventually fell apart in 2015

[@flexchef1725]

😂😂😂😂

[@JayD906]

This literally is the best comment for Sales. Not even joking. 🙏🏻

[@Tommiart]

I am well over sail/previntaged. I want my white shoes to be white...for me that's the sign of crisp, fresh new pair of kicks ❤️

[@standingmaximumverticaljump]

This shoe is special in that Jamal Crawford wore those shoes (white with blue colorway) in the 1998 Washington State boys basketball. His HS team (Rainier Beach HS) won the state title that year.

[@tonye2920]

I want the red and black ones but I did cop these. Loved how they fit back in the day

[@15six37]

Just bought a pair because of this video 😁

[@shuronmckinney4883]

I remember the original: That inner bump-like “cushioning” I didn’t like But this classic look is dope on and off the court.. simple black/white?!?…Even better..Nod to the 90’s on this one..🤜🏾💥🤛🏽

[@DanielMartinez-fu3pb]

Haha delta breeze!!! Great Job guys, keep grindin'!!!!

[@Dingus888]

I went to highschool with a kid that had the most recent retro then. Around a decade ago I'm pretty sure was the last time I seen these shoes so they had to come out that year or a few before cuz I doubt a teen in the early 2010s was getting a legit 90s pair

[@ericsellars3870]

I just picked them up! And yes, they should have kept the 8 on the shoe. Hopefully they come out with the all star crazy 8's with the 8 on it.

[@roshaungoolsby4554]

I hope cause those are the ones I want

[@MrMooie]

One of my favourite designs. I had the blue crazy 8s but I wish I’d picked up an OG colorway like this instead. I don’t mind the feet you wear guy on the tongue but I’d forgotten that they took off the 8.

[@naderomiller8557]

Me too. I loved them

[@macfanguy]

Man, I loved the look of these back in the day!

[@BillyO8834]

I wore nothing but these back then, for years, up until i couldn't find them in sporting goods outlets. These were definitely a upgrade. The OGs barely had any padding until the all-star pair were released. Still my favorite shoe to this day.

[@detaildon89]

That shirt is toooooo dope!!! Nice to see these sneakers back in stores!!

[@rgfsjsu]

You’re spot on with the size. I ordered my true size as I usually do. I do need to go up half a size. did you have the same issue with kobe protro V bruce Lee? I ordered my True size and I need to go up .5 a size on that too.

[@thevally6127]

I put miles on my Crazy 8 shoes and still have them. Some of the most comfortable shoes Ive ever worn

[@cheehee808_]

Ive liked these since i saw this review months ago. I was at my local Ross today and these pairs are floating around there. Was able to cop a pair in my size for $45, cant really beat that in todays economy esp cause the materials are so nice on em

[@allyw7405]

I’ve just dug my 2017 pair up to wear. ❤

[@UNDFTDGordon]

Love the design on these. Especially the all white with black and the all-star color ways. Very underrated shoe. Looks comfy also.

[@lukekirkwood6859]

Had a gray pair. One the best quality shoe I ever played ball in or wore. Gonna grab a pair since the Js are boring right now

[@standingmaximumverticaljump]

The Feet You Wear logo replacing the embroidered 8 on the toe could be a way of appeasing Kobe fanatics. I have read my share of social media comments who accused Adidas of making money off of a dead man's reputation. When the Adidas Crazy 97 came out (in Laker colorway/dunk contest edition), many of those Kobe fanatics were ruthless.

[@by_run]

I don’t mind the pre-age look. I hope I can grab a pair. Awesome review as always. 🔥🔥🔥

[@MarcoEnero]

Just picked up mine today!❤

[@emdngrd]

The back logo look actually like my white black or home cw or whatever you call it haha my bad I talk a lot just feel so good watching this video like you're just talking to me and agree with all your idea and suggestions. Yeah please bring this back 🎱👀

[@g.g.8344]

My first pair of KB's!! Getting them!!

[@bball3048mmfr]

I second the release of the All Star colorway Kobe wore in the 1998 All Star game.

[@RS3NDIT]

holy shit i remember wanting these so bad as a kid. I'm gonna neeeeeeeeed these

[@NewToneProducer]

I bought the red version of this when Derrick Rose wore them. I still get compliments on them to this day.

[@eryenate6830]

Will definitely cop this.

[@evanslee6380]

Full size up this time, must try in shop before purchase😊

[@yanniouk2485]

I plan on copping and hooping in these. May the shoegods bless me with the fit.

[@jamarmccall642]

My Peoria Manual High School basketball team wore those during our 4-peat. Yeap 4 chips in a row...

[@Based_Proletariat]

I still have my pair of 2013 re release of the KB8 All Stars

[@flexchef1725]

I enjoyed every single comment! Yet another great video!!! happy to have these coming soon😊

[@saijiang5759]

Chris. Man you are so awesome.

[@lebronwade4181]

Just cop this on sale. Can’t wait to try them on 👍👍

[@marvelghost]

I had the Knicks version. They felt soo good playing basketball with.

[@vinsa30]

I agree, I found a pair at Ross today (6/9/24) for $49.99, in my true size 9. I am a TTS 9 in most shoes (but performance shoes like Kobe 4's and 8's, I wear 9.5 ). The padding in the ankle of these Crazy 8's is very plush, so my toe was up against the toebox. Unlike the Adidas Kobe 1 and Harden 8, I have a 9.5 in both pairs and I have some deadspace. Chris is right, Adidas is definitely not consistent in their size fit. In my opinion, I'd try to find a 9.5 to fit like a 9 and a size 10 to fit like a 9.5. Hope this helps!

[@rendelbariuan7583]

Hope u can make a review of the reebok Blast w/ alamo colorway its very underrated and no one really talks abt it.

[@yuricleary9938]

I remember wanting the pink colorway so bad unfortunately they didnt have them in my country.

[@Hilaveli]

The black version is definitely a bit small on the big toe. But I'm not sure if it's due to the stiffness of a new shoe & the material used. The white version seems to be a better fit. Again, different materials are used on that colourway.

[@sydguitar99]

The colorway potentials for these is limitless feels like

[@glorifiedrhymes8338]

Your review is so spot on! Eye to eye in so many ways. Especially the fit. I am normally a 10 and I ended up getting a 10.5 thankfully!

[@themadvillain6199]

They run small?

[@WearTesters]

Glad it was helpful!

[@glorifiedrhymes8338]

@@themadvillain6199 yes they do at least a half size….and like Chris says the upper is surprisingly loose so you kind of swim in them until you tighten them up.

[@666ska]

Yes, i am size 10 in jordans...but 10,5 with These!

[@the_beevsknees]

So I'm a 12 in Jordan's and I tired a 12 on in these in store and was way too tight. The 13 fit good on top of the foot and toe space but a half inch or so of room in the back. Guessing a 12.5 would be best ?

[@toveycen4668]

wish they add boost to this as a protro

[@frigi2286]

These are my dream shoes!!! I wanna hoop in em soooo bad

[@suzielee2201]

I'm 9us ultraboost, 9.5us yeezy 350.. with this crazy8 9.5us fits perfect.😊

[@subieracer005]

I hooped in the og's and the Dame re-issues.. and yeah.. the fit was always sus.. i could never get them tight enough and my foot would always slide forward.. but damn if they still don't look dope!!

[@dwharton8983]

I'm tempted to get a pair man😏

[@BigDreko34]

My feelings exactly with the fyw guy instead of the number 8 on the tongue sucks. Still happy with the shoe tho 👍🏽 I had to google who the smiley face was 😂

[@greendro6410]

These look amazing 👍

[@josemendez6442]

Had the laker colorway with 🌴 palmtrees

[@majorman6186]

Just got mine in the mail. They definitely look worn/faded fresh out the box but they are really comfortable. Good basketball shoe overall

[@azndude90]

I remember going down a size from the previous release geez

[@RyanWong517]

giving massive hiking shoe vibes!

[@youngsimbazeki9984]

I'm glad Chris Addressed the 8 replaced with the feet you wear logo that infuriates me so much

[@Gee_goods]

No bs, these are the best ball kicks to hoop in right now. But I definitely swapped out the insoles for memory foam soles

[@nathanharris79]

I'm on the fence about the cream faded black look. I'll get them anyway cause I love the shoe.

[@stricklinr]

As a wide footer, I'm in love

[@pmjc07]

🤞🏼that the all star cw re-releases. Need/want them back. 😊 Man, the white/white cw was pppular. 🙂

[@PassingTheJ]

Please bring the all star ver. back! my pair is toasted lol

[@nevertellmetheodds9869]

Your wife yo!😂 sitting in the garage those are 🔥

[@cristiansanchez3787]

Woww q recuerdos finales de los noventas

[@Taimok09]

I have a og pair on now and im going to tell you in my opinion presentation wise the OGs look 💯 times better . Colorway on the OGs is also darker i believe due to the smoothness of the nubuck material however if you weren't able to cop a OG pair this will do 🖤🙏🏾💯 .

[@AleABest]

The stripes really remind me of the Adidas Accelerator.

[@jasonstephenson8753]

I remember a few years back like 2014 I think. Adidas made a Brooklyn Nets version

[@Hafke88]

Question for your expertise.. just got both pair Black/white and the off white. Love them both, but i just opened the box and the off white pair has the tiniest, what looks like, a small pen mark about 1/4 inch long on the top part of the shoe above my toes. Should i return to get a new pair or is this something that i can clean properly? My only concern is the suede material and I'm not sure if my Pink Magic(?) The original shoe cleaner is okay to use on this type of material. Thanks in advance!

[@marcusgreenwood9804]

I love that shoe and those look so much better then the og I definitely will be copped those in that orange colorway

[@hectorfigueroa2294]

I get mine today!!!! Sucks they didn’t have the 8 on em! But I needed these bad boys! I swear Chris you and I have the same taste in sneakers lol. They need to retro them Damon Stoudamire’s. Air Flight Turbulence ASAP !

[@calvinjr6020]

Where u bought yours ?

[@hectorfigueroa2294]

Champs

[@myul2026]

Gorgeous. I wish i could get them

[@lemini4k]

Sold out in minutes. Damn shame. Not tripping because in like 2-3 months I'll find them in Ross or Burlington. 🤣

[@roberttrotter2814]

I want that orange colorway there fire 🔥

[@EastSideHollywood]

Man I'm a lil salty bout the 8 not being on the bottom of the tongue...but I been waiting for crazy 8's ta come out for soooo long, I gotta get 2 pair...and yes, it's was purple and gold on the bottom

[@richardcoleman8634]

Got a pair of these from the mall like 6 or 7 years ago

[@exaviersteele2476]

I had jet black pattend leather stripe! FRESH!!!!!!

[@JShinULTRA]

i went up a 1/2 size too.

[@victorsandirojas8252]

I bought them recently and I like them A lot

[@heroicnerd2463]

Great vid as always! These remind me of Shaq-nosis