How Good Are Fake Kobes?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Live, updating shoe spreadsheet with ALL of my stats that you can CUSTOM ORGANIZE: geni.us/hoopshoeguide

[@nishidataki_8460]

hey Doc, i dont know if you wanna go deeper into Reps, but for "scientific" purposes you could try the H12/Godkiller 2.0 Kobe 6 Grinches. They are highly regarded as propably the best Kobe 6 rep.

[@iamjajad27]

i agree try and review godkiller shoes doc

[@baratiecook]

Years ago, I have been to Shanghai and went to a flee market and one shop that sells reps like the shattered backboard 1s, the leather quality is like an expensive handbag and do smell like one.

[@WyWid]

That’s one shoe. There are thousands of rep makers. The good ones have the same smell and everything

[@sgnumber15]

This is actually a very good content doc. I think a lot of people would wanna know how the reps work and what's the different. Not just to decide whether you should buy it or not, but also how they can affect your health and performance too.

[@b.o.1951]

Yes agreed. Are reps the same as fakes ?

[@HesoMelo15]

@@b.o.1951 i thought reps were fakes no? Because technically they are not made from the same factories as Nike and don't use the same materials at all.

[@kachouw]

I've been buying reps for years. These are the S2 Kobe 4s, which is considered mid tier. It would be really interesting for you to reivew the higher tiers of Reps. GX, GK and Star. I really like Star and GX.

[@wahidahmad2577]

GK has the best batch for kobe 4 right?

[@taivo2520]

@@wahidahmad2577I don’t know much about the GK Kobe 4s. But the GK Kobe 5s and 6s are close to retail and a little better in some aspects.

[@ItsMeStrider]

@@wahidahmad2577 GK are the best reps for kobe 6, not sure about 4s. IIRC star is the best batch for 4s.

[@allensmith9879]

​@@wahidahmad2577 GK, GX & Star P are all excellent

[@makatalogaming8685]

S2 is the best batch for kb4

[@Arihiroki_LG]

Reps is the way to go, especially if the manufacture speaks to customers about batches... like i've seen a rep put full length zoom in the rep which made the proto look silly

[@TengYinChang]

Zach, it is interesting that you mentioned the different levels of carbon fiber shank. Can you maybe share more info on the difference between carbon fiber shanks that is used in elite Nike basketball shoes (AJs; Kobe...)to those used in Chinese branded basketball shoes (Anta; WOW; etc.)?

[@isaaccouch6238]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR AGES

[@marx41mans]

Gimme them "Replicas" I got a Family, Mortgage, Cars, 2 Kids in College....Man I will take a fake ALL DAY and save some money where ever I can as popular sneakers are NOT A NEED!

[@BBs1mon]

Wise spender. Invest the difference

[@falcongunner33]

If you buy from the right rep seller, you’re pretty safe in getting a decent quality shoe.

[@dustinsuba_19]

what seller/website usually have good products?

[@cryptoknight3009]

​@@dustinsuba_19 exactly 😂 this is the question

[@TheAuxiliaryCord]

Makes you wonder why people are so finicky about reps of Jordan retros, like the 1s 3s and 4s that nobody is really playing basketball in. If the only difference is some performance tech specs, there’s nothing to worry about I think it’s some type of corporate brainwashing, when people rep shame others and tell them to get the real thing, it’s free advertising for the companies. Unpaid labor

[@clintguia7984]

was looking for this comment

[@jom_and_terry]

Same type of people who worship apple

[@stevenqbosell]

@@jom_and_terry& Rolex

[@symptomofsouls]

Honestly reps are extremely common now and no one seems to care. I knew a kid who bought 2 or 3 rep pairs of Cactus Jack 4s in 1 year

[@Yidkiddabesht]

I love Dr Zach's videos

[@whosahberg]

Yea FD Zak is a real G

[@HopefulStripedTiger-mk3ex]

Good to see someone reviewing some reps. The only downside the Doc talks about is not knowing what batch you are getting and the quality of said batch but there are a bunch of online communities where you can find all of that information. Best batches for each model and all that jazz.

[@Ahmed-ic2iy]

Especially for kobes, the subreddit is huge and full of guides, if you do your research it's really easy to buy good kobe reps, there's no real downsides to reps if you know what you're doing.

[@cryptoknight3009]

​@@Ahmed-ic2iywhat's their subreddit

[@phant0mdu_7014]

Been waiting for this type of video, thx Dr Zach ! it would be awesome if you got some "high quality" kobe 6 reps (like from kickwho) and test theme pls

[@temporaryneck]

As someone who collected upwards of 100+ pairs of kobes since the OG Kobe 5, I can say that since I started wearing reps (after watching Ja Morant and other leaguers wear them), I will not go back. As you stated tho, to the majority of people who havent done extensive research (or have been reviewing reps for a while like myself), it is certainly a dangerous game and a gamble knowing where to buy the best batches. This pair you reviewed here (S2 batch), is considered a top 4 batch by most. Myself, and I'm sure several others here would love to see you review a pair from kickwho. In my honest opinion, they are noticably ahead of the other competing batches in terms of aesthetics and performance. Also, loved the vid, and I really hope your channel doesn't get get taken down like mine previously was for showcasing reps lol

[@SLAPTALK]

⬆️⬆️This guy KNOWS what he's talking about. GREAT for the sneaker community!!⬆️⬆️

[@David-1216]

Where do you buy a good pair of reps tho

[@nocapmajor]

kickwho pairs are GK. i would rather see him breakdown a STAR/GX pair tbh

[@temporaryneck]

@nocapmajor in terms of actual composition of the shoe tho and similarity to retail, gk would no doubt be the best showing across all 3 models for this type of video.

[@temporaryneck]

@@David-1216 pretty sure my comment got deleted, but I've got a few reviews on the current best batch for 4s on my channel. They make the best kobes 4-6.

[@endless_waltz18]

I run an adult league and I hooked up 90 % of the players with Kobe reps and they all love them! No issues whatsoever

[@BBs1mon]

Link?

[@DiamondAnkle]

link?

[@toxic1leven254]

Link?

[@phantomy2g]

Wow!!! I've been waiting for this. Thanks Zach

[@simonsher2187]

Hi, what's the difference between a bottom loaded shank and a top loaded shank in terms of performance and cushioning?

[@magaracumagli.4512]

I would like to see stats re review on Kobe 6s, Kobe 5s, Kobe 4s ... (real ones ofc) from you in the future.

[@deejaay]

I can say each rep are not created equal .. the best is KW.. exact 1:1

[@Playerway]

💯💯💯💯🤫

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

There are a few others who are really good tooo

[@mattcortez1694]

he used a gx pair though.(correction S2)

[@deejaay]

@@CybertroninfiniteOfficial Indeed.

[@ItsMeStrider]

@@mattcortez1694 he used a S2 pair, not GX

[@recca1224]

on that note, your hair looks amazing after a year 😲 Maybe you need to introduce Nadal on which clinic you have gone to 🌝

[@FootDoctorZach]

lol

[@Chonkeeartist9001]

This video is revolutionary. It took a very long time for anyone to put up a content like this about rep shoes. Thank you very much for your hardwork Doc! Still I was kinda disappointed, I really wished the reps to be as close to the originals as most rep sellers claims them to be given how extremely difficult it is to get a pair of Kobes without resorting to buying from resellers nowadays. I'll probably just bank on luck on the slot lottery, or just buy those Li-ning, 361° or Anta shoes that has similar Kobe tech in them.

[@brandonleung6828]

This is a great breakdown - I've actually moved on to playing with reps (fakes) of Kobes because of the resellers eating up all the drops. There are different batches of fakes GK (God Killers) - closest to retail, S2, WK (worldkillers) and KB1 or KB2 - would be great if you could do a comparsion between the retail and the different batches.

[@maxshih1067]

been wearing rep Kobe 5 and Kobe 6 as the real ones are just too crazy expensive for the resale price. not gonna lie the reps are good to hoop

[@cryptoknight3009]

Ok but where do you buy these I'm just lost af

[@BobbyObado]

This is actually a very detailed and educational breakdown and analysis. Great video.

[@oliverg6643]

I've never intentionally bought a pair of reps nor do i have a problem with people who wear them. My only issue is seeing people advertise a fake shoe for an authentic pair

[@SLAPTALK]

EXACTLY. If you're not one of these resellers that KNOWINGLY try to finesse a customer, then it shouldn't matter what you buy. 🥸

[@drakeripple7581]

Facts

[@MangaSword8]

Bro’s jumper looks sooo good now

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thats just because you're comparing it to the absolute garbage fire it was before haha

[@ItsMeStrider]

@@FootDoctorZach ay your jumper is looking nice despite that don't sell yourself short

[@whosahberg]

Hey FD Zak .. I have over 100 mixed brands but mostly Nike . Years ago , I had a contact OG Tony in China . Who actually got taken down by the metro police and got banged up !! . He sent me a pair of Nike J1 University Blue , he said top quality 4 U friend ✌️. So , I got them and they are so nice . But , I really wanted the OG Nike just because . So when they arrived , I did a comparison from all aspects . The Fake J1 was a nicer overall product , the material was the main reason . So , a few days later . I sold the OG on eBay . BUT , as you said . They ( Reps ) can vary . And I have bought some nasty ones too . The trouble is .. they can’t be sold . So I’ve passed some of them for free .

[@jessiejames1681]

I've been buying reps for about 15 years now & I think I'm decently knowledgeable about the rep market so what those Turkish people told you sounds like what is also known in the rep market so they're not bsing about the different levels of rep qualities & some are practically 1:1 compared to retail shoes. I bought rep Lebron 10's back in 2012 and while on blacktop they performed OK, on an indoor court tho I kept slipping. No grip at all. That was the last time I bought rep shoes for performance. But when it comes to aesthetics tho reps nowadays are so close to being 1:1 that I'd rather buy reps than resell price. Since this video tho I might have to look into buying reps for performance since I mostly play on blacktop anyway. This video was an amazing one doc.

[@jeromeharrio7410]

Do you know a place where one could buy the Dior Jordans that he has in the video that is pretty much the exact same as the regular release

[@tajaipaul891]

You reasoning isn’t far off from why many young hoopers play in reps, they look damn near 1:1, they preform well and you don’t have to pay resale prices for a shoe you will inevitably beat up on the court.

[@tajaipaul891]

If you’re looking into buying performance reps check out Jersey Frost; particularly the EYBL and Reverse Grinch “God Tier”. They are indeed 1:1

[@njY2K]

Doc, how was your hair treatment experience in Turkey overall? BTW, great review as always!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Great- i made a vide on it last year and its turned out better than I would have expected

[@jessematthie3646]

Finally. I'm glad you did this review. I was truly hoping that you did. Thank you so much. However you confirm what I have know for a while now. Kobe reps unfortunately might just be the thing for alot of people myself included. Nike has dropped the ball. Even tho I finally got a real pair of kobe 8s. For alot of people too little too late. So of these reps are better than some current nike shoes by far. The Chinese brands are also better. It's cheaper, more accessible. But I would have to agree with you on the fact I would rather get original from the brand. Warranty purposes and more back guarantee. Other than that I don't see nothing wrong with wearing reps.

[@PopperEtudeFromHell]

You might want to give these samples to OSU MSE to analyze the polymers. They compared toaster quality for NYT Wirecutter.

[@kennethybanez6623]

finally a kobe rep review, thanks doc!!

[@trewright58]

These are s2 batch if anybody is wondering

[@TheKhmercha]

thanks bro

[@iso2390]

You mean to tell me that the GK is even better than this? 😮

[@conrad8752]

where to get em? also would like to know if kobe VI s2 batches are also good. If not then tell me where to get KW or GX Kobe VIs & IVs.

[@bryanMangabang]

Get a GK batch Kobe 6 Doc! I bet this will get more views very soon!

[@loganbaltau386]

the details on this comparison are insane. Really enjoyed watching. I own two pairs of Kobe 6s from jersey frost. One is perfect, just like nike. The other feels slightly lesser performance wise but the look is 10/10

[@JonahTanz-q9g]

What are the black and purple new balances on his top right corner called?

[@pressss.3422]

been waiting for this video for years 😅

[@haideslaunio8988]

FootDoctorZach is probably the best sneaker reviewer in the planet.. with this video I couldn't ask for more honest opinion.. Yes Rep Shoes does exist while most batches focuses on aesthetics (this one is clearly an S2 batch by the way) there are some who focuses on performance. Can you imagine a Rep Kobe 6 with 2 Zoom Air unit both fort foot and hill they were really a solid performer

[@SLAPTALK]

Rumor has it that the tech in the Lebron 20 was supposed to be a future release for Kobe Bryant. (allegedly ALLEGEDLY)

[@truthnotfeelings]

Nike needs to acknowledge the rep game Along side other performance bands (Li-Ning, Rigor, Anta, Adidas) Reps are simply getting sales that would go to Nike They need to start providing better value and better tech. Their top teir performers are about as good as other brands but they’re $50-100 more. They’re budget models are the same price as other top performers (for $120 you can get the Ja 1 with a cheap foam and tiny zoom unit, or you can get the AC12’s that rival Zoom x)

[@LeeThePolymath]

I want to know about the hair plugs. Was it painful?

[@darwinmoresco7724]

The first and last reps that I used is Nike Air Much Uptempo. I regret to use it because I suffered a painful sprained ankle in just a simple and very gentle foot planting to do pivot. Since then, I rather to buy on sale and old model pairs but original than buying a hyped reps sneakers.

[@Blakeyboi24]

Hey Zach, finally! A content like this! Would you know what batch are these? Also, we would love to see same review on Nike running replicas like VFs and AFs! Thanks! :)

[@austinvia416]

I play in Kobe 6 reps and I love them. I wore them outdoors and they wore very quickly on the bottom but for an indoor shoe, they would operate flawlessly. I have top tier reps of Hoka, alpha fly 3, Jordan 1s, 3, ultra boosts, and a ton of dunks. It is honestly astounding how good the reps are even compared to the “real” pair that I have sitting next to them in the closet…

[@PeterChowFTW]

Can you stumble upon the reps of the 5’s/6’s?

[@mr_casual_2298]

Hello, this is super off topic of the video but I was wondering if you know why whenever I play basketball i get blisters on my feet and if it’s the shoes i’m wearing or something else I can do to prevent this?

[@MangaSword8]

Got two reps. Kobe 6 all stars and GT Cut 1’s. The air unit in the GT CUTs popped a month ago but the kobe 6’s still going strong as a mf

[@digbicknicknick]

I got my Replica PG1s wayback 2017 lol. I stopped playin ball regularly after pandemic. Theyre still playable. Just dirty and had minor sole seps.

[@HeatLedgerKicks]

I saw a pair once they actually surprised me. Zoom wasn’t the same though

[@ulamss5]

For quick fashion, reps can be fine. For function, I've never seen proper reps of modern foams (besides boost) and carbon fibre shanks.

[@kingbulling]

Sir, what autumn sneakers would you recommend to increase the height growth? Thank for answer

[@veselinminyov1306]

I've been waiting for a video like this in a while now. Very good job! I personally have the WKB Kobe 6 Grinch which are upper tear reps but not the best and I am very satisfied with them. When it comes to durability you can buy 6 pairs of reps instead of 1 from Nike. It was about time for people to catch up with reps because Nike's prices have gotten crazy and some shoes are too limited.

[@gangd4807]

Zach, Do you have any plans to review the LeBron TR1? I'm really curious about your opinion on it!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yes but I'm not paying over retail so ill just wait until they come out

[@2realcutz912]

I’d like to see side by side of the Olympic 4 Rep and Olympic 4 protro

[@Versatileshooter12]

Informative indeed. Great and awesome review.

[@kkevnguyen]

Sick video dude!

[@ValoRANT488]

Hey Zach, great review as always, I wanted to ask, As someone who gets shin stress fractures easily, is puma trc blaze court a good option?

[@carloberja7834]

Great video! Do you have a performance review of a real kobe 4 protro?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Nope- at some point

[@kobekobekobekobekobe]

yeahhh let’s go doc final delivered

[@braxen3326]

Please do a review on each of the models reps

[@deejaay]

thank you for this.

[@RC0710]

This is nice. One and only content that make this. For me if looking for performance use the legit ones. But if for lifestyle the fakes will do. But if the fakes costs more than $100 its a no. There are original options less than $100 q

[@snipe63]

I have some 6 grinch reps, so far have held up with a years worth of use, keep in mind I be 400lbs

[@catalan86]

Which version did you get? I'm looking at snagging a gk pair

[@snipe63]

@@catalan86 FLAMSNEAKER carries a bunch of types. They aren’t specific but everything I have received from them was great quality. GK tho, i haven’t seen much of

[@markoi.83]

​@catalan86 KW Godkillers look amazing. And they have 24h shipping in the US now. I'm really tempted to buy a pair or two....

[@mikeyybeezoo]

@@catalan86 just curious what does GK mean and how do you find those shoes ?

[@pier.9042]

where have you got these

[@Jonathancorrales450]

Hey brother what’s your ties to Arizona, I see the Phoenix Suns and ASU flags

[@TZMBP]

Where did you get these?

[@orlandolopez9978]

bro keep doing the kobe reps reviews...i would love to see them

[@puresreborn5529]

Found it very interesting that you spotted that the carbon fiber is not real. Kickwho makes consistently the best reps on the market, you should review the kobe 5 and kobe 6 and check their carbon fiber because they have images and videos of the high quality materials they use so it might make a really good video comparing with the authentics because they’re super close

[@FootDoctorZach]

It’s real cf just not the same

[@fiecons3190]

@@FootDoctorZachWould you however, review the Kobe 6 from Godkiller/kickwho? I would love to see your opinion!

[@DR.DisInfect]

Plz do a kickwho shoe 🙏 I just got a 5 and 6 from him in mail today 📦 they are so 🔥

[@Yidkiddabesht]

Absolute w of a video

[@jasmeetsaini9447]

What's the address of this shop on turkey?

[@stanleyyu7108]

was there ever a review of the original?

[@dunsdonjone1537]

I can't believe you have done this 😂 I was always curious about replicas but was also always afraid to ask. I love how you don't ever box yourself into... well... a box!

[@KY-zm1im]

Where can I buy one like that

[@yohannoalipio4812]

Please review Wade Shadow 6 and Anta Shockwave 6 🙏

[@nicholaskohs5727]

A guy at basketball had the godkiller reps for the reverse grinch 6s. They looked amazing. I would probably grab some but they are 180 shipped and the risk of paying for something like that with no idea when or if you'll get them feels like a big risk. I had some 11s that were fake in college and they were not playable but they were pretty good looking. Would only do those if budget was an issue.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah you just never know…

[@nicholaskohs5727]

I interviewed someone that was at Nike today in logistics. He said there are a lot of reps now that are the 2nd grade ones made in the same factory. If we hire him I'll dig in on that topic a lot more heavily! Such great timing.

[@kefonaaajr.7140]

Bro needs to review the gk batch

[@yaxing007]

Reps are ok as long as you buy in person, online you really can’t tell the quality or know which tier of fakes

[@ikme9393]

for casual use good reps are fine but for playing where you need your shoe to perform and secure your foot its not a good idea specially reps with air sole unit.rolled my ankle once on a ua pair of reverse grinch because under high stress the midsole silghtly separated making me loose my balanced and ended up dislocating my ankle. prior to that with a kd6 reps the air sole unit just popped after landing on them also the uptempos notorius for popping. i have the legit pair but for its cost made me go with the reps to play specially outdoor but durability i paid the price of rolling my foot. so yah like he said the glue job you cant assure and premature separation will happen when playing. and so thats why they feel more wobly and soft its not a real carbon fiber

[@zeroelus]

Not a huge sneaker/basketball shoe nerd as I'm mostly here for the tennis content, but for me it would depend on what you're trying to do with the shoes. Use them as sneakers for the look/style? A fake/rep/homage whatever you call it is "ok" if you really absolutely want it to look like the thing you didn't get or if it's in some very particular design that otherwise wouldn't have happened, but if you're buying it to really play in it why trust in the performance of a shoe that will not guarantee it in some way? If we're in this channel we're probably looking to make the best choice about what we're about to buy given our playstyle, any current pain/health issues and budget and choice in our market. If a shank/truss/wall/board/reinforcement is going to be critical for the shoe's performance, why risk using one with unknown reliability/non spec material? Maybe it's because I'm middle aged and am weary about that due to past experiences, but I want to buy once and cry once, if possible.

[@tornadogod7588]

what batch if it is gk or gx then 100% yes

[@ThatLocalAsian]

zach can you do this with a Kobe 6?

[@giacomofranco1999]

Awesome video ascalways…Doc please start reviewing volleyball shoes…im begging you

[@RockNRoll__]

I HAD A PAIR OF FAKE KOBE 8 AND MAN!, THOSE WERE INSANE! DID PERFORM REALLY WELL! WAY BETTER THAN OTHER EXPENSIVE SIGNATURE SHOES.

[@colin9608]

A good one would be to compare the replica Godkiller ones

[@mikeytappe]

Bought Kobe reps and they weren’t cheap. Used Reddit to find a good seller. Never again. Tongue was off and I just about rolled my ankle playing in them. Lesson learned

[@PhysicalMediaOnline]

Would love to see you review Godkiller reps.

[@vigilancenyoni3944]

Can you test the GK and WK batches

[@infamousgerald]

Good video. Prices are so low right now I’d stick with the authentic stuff

[@GoulaLegamer]

what are the new balance thats hanging on the wall on yo right ? the purple ones ?

[@RONderluck]

You’re kidding right?

[@RONderluck]

Those are the Coco Gauff CG1. Everyone knows this. They are from last year.

[@harveylin3548]

How come those shoes are still like $150 on Ebay?

[@fipatermdiagnosticos5582]

Doc Zach. I really enjoyed this episode. Put a finger on 1 of many Nike problems, and "others" offer a solution. Regards

[@jaypeedavid4370]

try a batch s2 or gx or gk for kobe.

[@jjoshuaoliva]

i have s2 kobe 5 they honestly have better cushion than my retails, i ordered gk kobe 6 in pandabuy they perform better than my retails half the price. i sold my retails quick

[@phoenixmg]

This could be your best video. This is uncharted territory. Nobody's done this. 👍

[@MasterJPzilla]

Not all reps are made with the same quality, so it can be really hard (near impossible) to know, just from the internet, which are good or not.

[@staceygrant1820]

What is a good site to get reps from

[@puresreborn5529]

Kickwho, some say its better than authentics but i’d say its like 98% on point

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

Hate to say, turkey reps are pretty mid compared to China

[@alanperez.8826]

A review of the serious player ranger 1 would be dope.

[@symptomofsouls]

Reps are getting scary good, I have considered picking up a pair of rep Yeezy 2s

[@ipwnukazu]

theres different levels of reps and ppl have decided on which ones are better than others. Defo look into what rep your getting before buying.

[@joshuadelabajan7407]

this is why reps are good nowadays its hard to tell whether it fake or not fake

[@theviscount4622]

i use the s2 batch everyday

[@boogiedownbronx73]

I live in Mexico. And here we have the largest grey/black market in the world. Bigger than China. Its so easy to buy fake Nike's here. Its mostly Nike, Adidas and Puma. I like Asics and for some reason they haven't been replicated yet. Now they are starting with New Balance.