Occasional play outside would mean better longevity but again, this is supposed to be an OUTDOOR shoe.Įither Nikey went all-out saving cash mode or there was a design flaw there. And I’m only in the third month of the shoe. It’s nowhere near the reliability of a KB Mentality 2 or any other outdoor-ready shoe and the pattern’s grooves are starting to fray. This is supposed to be an outdoor budget model, correct? Then why this questionable, flimsy rubber is being used? A quick wipe or two occasionally was enough for me.īut wait, it’s not all good. The outsole does pick up dust but it isn’t a huge deal in this case – the pattern is spaced out enough to where the debris can escape rather quickly. You know, those outside courts with bouncy rubber surfaces. I haven’t experienced any major slips or slide-outs due to the outsole, and I’m talking either concrete or synthetic rubber. The shoe wouldn’t make it to a list of the best traction hoop shoes but for most players, I believe this should do the trick. I feel like this traction was enough for me to focus on playing and not being hesitant. I know that a consumer is drawn to something that’s articulated as “deadly” or “aggressive” traction but realistically, all you need is consistent grip to serve you during the action. TRACTIONĭoes it grip various surfaces well? Is dust/debris a factor? How long will the outsoles last outdoors? Pin image source: įor what’s supposed to be a durable, aggressive outdoor shoe – the traction was okay at best. Would’ve been nice if these weren’t overly tight for me. It’s easy to put on, it’s super light, low to the ground, and barely feels like something on your foot. I’ve seen several leather shoes break in quicker than these!īesides that – the shoe feels decent. Once again, something that’s not a dealbreaker but totally could’ve been improved. It might take less for you but expect a lengthy adjusting phase. The upper barely stretches but the shoe started to feel better substantially only in the 3rd week for me. You can tell it’s not a premium shoe and making it wasn’t expensive.Ī thing of note – don’t judge a book by its cover and give these a good amount of time to break in. Pin image source: COMFORT: DECENTĪs far as comfort itself goes – there’s nothing special here but nothing horrible either. If you’re more of a fan of roomy fits, going up 1/2 a size is an option too. Regular/narrow footers – you can go true to your size but expect a snug, condensed fit. So the bottom line for wide footers – either try o rdering a few different sizes in advance (since I really can’t recommend one specific formula for this one) or skip these entirely. Sure, the KD’s are almost all narrow but at least that’s balanced out with a stretchy upper, better overall comfort, and no trickery such as a damn swoosh digging into your foot. My feet are kinda gigantic but regardless, there’s no way a shoe should be designed in such a compact fashion, leaving zero room for error in terms of your foot shape. I believe this won’t be an issue for regular/narrow-shaped feet though. The lateral areas of the forefoot (where the swoosh starts) are digging into my feet – almost every movement that causes the shoe to flex is uncomfortable and at times even painful. There’s already a tad bit of dead space length-wise, so going up a full size would’ve likely ruined the fit. Not a great shoe for wide footers – I’m one myself, I went up half a size and I still do not like how they fit at all. By that, I mean super damn narrow, compact, and overly snug, especially in the forefoot area. If you’ve ever played in a KD model before, such as the 12th or the 13th, think of the Mamba Fury as a poor man’s version of those. Also, if a user clicks on any of the product links and purchases a product, I earn a small commission.ĭo they fit true to size or should you go up/down? How comfortable are they? Anything else to know fit-wise? Pin image source: SIZING: VERY NARROW! I figured screw it, let’s give the latest one a try, 2020 can’t get worse anyway.Įverything to know about the Mamba Fury at a glanceĪs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Well, we’re in 2010 now and the so-called budget line is still going, though the past few models honestly have been nothing special, and far from how I remember it in the Mentality days. The main signature line provided a quality, premium shoe with leading tech specs, while the budget line provided a cheap shoe that’s still good enough to hoop comfortably, even outdoors. I think Kobe’s stuff was at its true peak then, where both the main line and the budget line were doing exactly what they’re supposed to. Does anyone remember the KB Mentality 2? I do.
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