[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought these for my 8 year old son and he couldn’t be happier with them. He wears them to basketball practice and loves them.

Kobe VIII
Older Kids' Basketball Shoes
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This Kobe's made for you—a rising star ready to play. Faithfully recreated with the same unforgettable look, the Kobe 8 strips away the excess to near perfection for a shoe that looks as fast as it feels.
- Colour Shown: Black/White/Court Purple/University Gold
- Style: FN0266-002
Kobe VIII
This Kobe's made for you—a rising star ready to play. Faithfully recreated with the same unforgettable look, the Kobe 8 strips away the excess to near perfection for a shoe that looks as fast as it feels.
Game changer
Kobe changed the basketball shoe game forever when he introduced the Kobe 4, a low-top featherweight masterpiece that focused on speed and incredible court feel. The 8 takes the best of the best from the Kobe 4, 5, 6 and 7 low-tops and combines them into what some consider his crown jewel.
Soft upper
When the Kobe 8 was originally released in December 2012, we used engineered mesh in the minimalist basketball shoe, which was a 1st in company history. The engineered mesh in the upper is soft and pliable, wrapping around your foot and contouring to its shape.
Cut and move
Herringbone traction on the forefoot and side of the heel gives you that sharp, squeaky grip you can hear when making hard moves and cuts. It's located where your foot is normally planted, giving you a secure grip. The diamond-shaped tread running along the outsole looks a lot like a Mamba snake's head.
Absorb impact
The drop-in thick, full-length foam in the midsole helps absorb impact so you can enjoy every step of the game.
More benefits
- Hard plastic in the heel offers a secure fit, ensuring no slippage inside the shoe.
- The faux shank gives the look of the adult Kobe shoe with the flexibility your feet need.
- The tongue is padded in the centre, so you can tighten your laces as much as possible without feeling pinched or constrained.
Product details
- Classic laces
- Colour Shown: Black/White/Court Purple/University Gold
- Style: FN0266-002
Reviews (30)
Reviews (30)
4.8 stars
Amazing quality
Kobefan2016 - 10 Apr 2025
Product received for free, or reviewed as part of a prize draw/giveaway or in exchange for a discount.
#productsprovidedbynikeVery comfortable
JomBob - 20 Mar 2025
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My son needed a new pair of basketball shoes that didn’t hurt his feet. We grabbed these based on other reviews. He loves these shoes! Highly recommend them to anyone looking for comfortable bball shoes.
Product received for free, or reviewed as part of a prize draw/giveaway or in exchange for a discount.
#productsprovidedbynikeMeh
TinaK735119579 - 14 Apr 2025
We’re huge Kobe fans and love the look of the shoes, but the shoelaces come untied all the time. My son wanted these for his shoes to play games in and they’re constantly coming untied even when adults tie them. Very irritating.

Kobe VIII