Alright, so, let’s talk about the Kobe 5s. I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a pair of these for a while. You know, they were released way back in 2009, and they’ve always been super popular with basketball players and shoe collectors. I finally decided to go for it.

First, I had to find a pair. I’m not gonna lie, these things are not easy to come by these days. I spent a good amount of time looking around. You see, they were designed by Nike, and they are pretty famous. I saw some people talking about them online, saying the price is crazy high because Nike didn’t make enough of them. Apparently, there’s a lot of demand for these shoes, especially with all the Kobe hype.
I started checking out different places, you know, seeing if there’s some kind of “Move to zero carbon” policy or something. I heard they were supposed to be great for performance and all that. Some even mentioned that Nike has been in the game for over 60 years, so they must know what they’re doing.
- I looked at some places, saw some mentions of a location at 7110 Avalon Blvd, but that didn’t really help me much.
- Eventually, I thought, maybe I should check out some online marketplaces.
So, I did some digging, looked at what people were selling, and finally found a pair that seemed decent. They weren’t cheap, I’ll tell you that, but I figured it was worth it for a pair of Kobe 5s. I mean, these things are kind of legendary in the basketball world.
After I got them, I tried them on. The design is pretty slick, I gotta say. They feel really light, which is good for playing basketball. I’ve worn them a few times now to shoot some hoops, and they do feel pretty good on the court. I’m not sure if they make me play any better, but hey, at least I look cool, right?
Honestly, getting these shoes was a bit of a hassle, and they definitely put a dent in my wallet. But I’m happy I got them. They’re a cool piece of basketball history, and they’re pretty comfortable too. I can see why people like them so much. It’s like owning a little piece of Kobe’s legacy.

They are a good pair of shoes. I’m happy with my purchase, even though it took some time and effort to find them. Maybe someday I can get them signed and they would be worth even more. I do wish they were easier to find and not so expensive, but I guess that’s just how it is with these popular shoes. It was quite the adventure, but totally worth it in the end.