Nike Offers Free Pairs Of The Zoom Pulse To Essential Workers

The shoe provides great support. I recommend sizing up half a size for normal feet, and a full size for wider feet. The actual product looks even better than the pictures.lg...More

I decided to grab a pair before they sold out completely. I think this might be the first time the Kobe 5 has been released in recent years, right? And it's the first Kobe 5 made in Vietnam. I won't nitpick about the quality, just sharing my initial impressions after trying them on: The size is just right, and the fit is snug, especially for those with high arches—you might need to size up half a size, otherwise, the arch support can feel a bit tight. The synthetic leather version isn't as comfortable as the woven one, mainly because the connection between the toe and the upper creates a counterforce that pushes back on your foot, making it feel like there's pressure on the front of your foot when you start to accelerate. This is the biggest discomfort I've noticed with synthetic or leather Kobe 5s, especially for those with high arches. On the plus side, the design is great—the blue colorway is bold and feels very "Warriors," and it fits perfectly with the Halloween vibe. Pairing it with a glow-in-the-dark T-shirt would definitely turn heads.lg...More