Better Than The OG? | adidas Crazy 8 2023

[@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.

[@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.

[@standingmaximumverticaljump]

The Hype beast reseller market is crashing. Just check out the latest Jordan release (August 2024) the Jordan 6 Olympics are still available. Big up to Nike for stopping bots from hogging all of the shoes.

[@JavierRodríguez-h6o]

I just bought my very first pair of (In my head KB8s) Crazy 8s ever. Got the Team Orange, Cloud White, Team Light Blue ones. Since this model comes in different material versions, I can assure this one fits true to size. I'll rewatch the awesome Lady Volunteers 98' championship game this weekend wearing this pair that pays homage to them and their flawless season.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@renztrojillo]

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!!!

[@D3L3T3]

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

[@christopherrevilla6478]

They did .

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. 🙏🏻

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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..🤜🏾💥🤛🏽

[@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

[@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 - 😊

[@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 ❤️

[@bball3048mmfr]

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

[@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

[@brauprx]

Revisiting this review because yesterday I got the white-off white, purple colorway (like a Lakers home Kobe PE almost all white) and the leather is really nice, also I feel them more comfortable than the 2013 retros (which I still have in the all star colorway). Missed on the OG colorways but this never relased before kind of PE is fantastic, and I got them for under retail! If you can get those, do it without a doubt!

[@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 ?

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@Jaxongaming-d2l]

Do they run small. I got 12 i am 11.5 and they were sold out of the 11.5 i know the ogs feet me in 1998 but i was size 9 then lol.

[@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

[@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

[@UNDFTDGordon]

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

[@detaildon89]

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

[@jefferrrson1x]

Most don’t know how much an all around shoe this is. Probably top 5 for me in performance. Indoor or outdoor. So stable. Traction is fire. Cushion is nice and comfy. Not the bounciest but super stable. Wide base. Never sprained my ankle in these. Just all around great. 9/10. Only bad is maybe ventilation.

[@Hafke88]

Totally agree with the ventilation. Had a pair about ten years ago and that was my biggest complaint

[@Athleteforeverr]

Mandatory buy

[@RS3NDIT]

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

[@15six37]

Just bought a pair because of this video 😁

[@DanielMartinez-fu3pb]

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

[@toveycen4668]

wish they add boost to this as a protro

[@patrixfunny]

no integration of Ultraboost is a big miss here imo

[@dmnilly]

This guy is just a freakin cool guy that I want to hang out with and talk shoes with all day.

[@SANTANA1deep]

Late to the party? Lol he's been doing this for like 14 years 😂

[@dmnilly]

I've been watching him for all of those 14 yrs....I just keep loving him! @@SANTANA1deep

[@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 🎱👀

[@macfanguy]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@sydguitar99]

The colorway potentials for these is limitless feels like

[@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.

[@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😊

[@yanniouk2485]

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

[@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!

[@jamarmccall642]

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

[@evanslee6380]

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

[@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.

[@snipergene]

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

[@tonye2920]

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

[@lukesmialkowski7870]

THE most comfortable,and THE most beautiful Adidas basketball sneaker of all time.I honestly cannot remember more comfortable basketball sneaker.Yhey are so pillowy soft onside.About to order mine from StockX next Thursday evening.Currently sitting at only $70,which os pretty much dort cheap.Can't wait.Had a pair like almost 10 years ago.I'm just curious of how white are the stripes,and the FYW midsole bubbles with these.Anyways,really enjoy watching you review sneakers.Great work.

[@ODDee816]

Man your correct. I had the blue black and White joints when they first came out and they are absolutely nowhere to be bought! Would pay double honestly for the blue black white colorway

[@standingmaximumverticaljump]

I agree with Chris about the fit of this shoe. The toe box is very tight and while the part of the shoe that encapsulates the foot is very wide and the material is too tough to pull tighter around the foot. I had the OG from 1997-98 and those feel like totally different shoe altogether. I bought them online and was too lazy to send it back. I went to a homeless shelter and just give to a random hobo. I loved the OG version of the shoe but will not buy any Adidas ever again.

[@gabrielgonzales8362]

They keep the “crazy 8” name but didn’t put the “8” on the shoe could be out of respect to Kobe and don’t want to upset Vanessa Bryant? That seems like a good explanation for me, idk.

[@IVERY47]

I was thinking the same thing but I think she own 24 j/k but without the 8 it’s a pass!

[@SANTANA1deep]

It happened when he moved to Nike. Can't have representation of somebody who is in contact with another company.

[@c-dogg9188]

Kobe Estate is working with Nike now, not Adidas

[@rcole718]

Respect for Kobe? They retro'd the shoe, so make it how it was before. Nobody owns the number 8.

[@rcole718]

@@SANTANA1deep Every retro of the Crazy 8 had the number on the tongue until now.

[@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

[@TruSwagTv2]

Just watched your other video from 12 years ago you have some amazing knowledge on shoes bro keep rocking out and production is on another level from 12 years ago it’s definitely motivating 💯💪🔥🫡

[@AleABest]

The stripes really remind me of the Adidas Accelerator.

[@suzielee2201]

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

[@soubido]

Found them at a Champs today and tried them on. Went a full size up and my toes were still jammed at the front, but the rest of the shoe fit soooo wide. The fit is just so bad :(

[@WearTesters]

😫

[@yungzimba]

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

[@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

[@the_beevsknees]

I don't think I can get these but I'm a size 12 and a size 12 is too small and 13 fits great in the toe and on top of the foot but there's like a half inch in the back. Adidas has a 12.5 but not sure if it'll be enough room in the toe.

[@jcr3280]

Chris can you review the adidas crazy 8 Low?!. I hope they bring the OG colors ways in a Low Top Version as well

[@rendelbariuan7583]

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

[@quevedo210]

Hey Adidas released a pair on kobe day 4/13/24 still available wanted to know if know about those not sure what's the story behind these released on kobe day for $150 black and purple on the Adidas website pls educate me on those before I purchase them. Thanks

[@NewToneProducer]

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

[@frigi2286]

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

[@PassingTheJ]

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

[@mainsourcery]

These look like they were made to last outdoors.

[@SANTANA1deep]

They were. 90s shoes always had that in mind while designing shoes. Back then, nobody had access to gyms etc. Something so raw about hooping outdoors.

[@mainsourcery]

@@SANTANA1deep still don’t have access to gyms 😂

[@SANTANA1deep]

@@mainsourcery not like how it was before. It was rare that there was, if it weren't a community center. Nowadays, you go outside, and there is nobody out there. Used to have packed courts outdoors. I think AAU changed all of that.

[@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 😂

[@Hey_JDG]

Need your review on the recent lows of these! 💪🏽

[@calebpetty3681]

I've been waiting for this 🙏🔥

[@jayguzman28]

any idea why pricing is different?some footsites have them for $140 and $160

[@JontyPires]

what insoles you recommend for these pair and Nike Kobe XI?

[@pmjc07]

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

[@s0lephasr248]

I don't think removing the 8 for the fyw logo is a deal breaker.

[@datharo5]

The kb8 was also released in team colors... This colorway was released again with everything that's purple and gold has been changed to black and white... I don't know why but for the team colorways Adidas was really inconsistent about keeping the 8 on the tongue. I remember watching that documentary about the Fresno bulldogs that Chris Herren was in and you can tell that some of theit shoes had the 8 and some didn't. Even now, if you're able to find the team colorways on eBay, they do or don't have the 8. I personally think they look great without an 8 on the tongue. The only colorway that looks great with the 8, is the all star/playoff colorway since it was the only one that was colored in purple and gold

[@g.g.8344]

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

[@Chris-MHB]

How do you lace them up? The laces seem way too long.

[@yuricleary9938]

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

[@marvelghost]

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

[@jasonstephenson8753]

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

[@saijiang5759]

Chris. Man you are so awesome.

[@stricklinr]

As a wide footer, I'm in love

[@MarcoEnero]

Just picked up mine today!❤

[@SunZu007]

So do they run small in the toe box like Top 10’s

[@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!!

[@nathanharris79]

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

[@by_run]

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

[@Athleteforeverr]

If the “8” was on there it would had been a highly anticipated shoe release that noone could get their hands on

[@pnoymagnetix10]

I have the 2013(?) release of these and the all star and the feet you wear logo is not on either of them

[@pnoymagnetix10]

And yes the torsion is purple and gold