Nike Kobe AD NXT FastFit review

Who should buy the Nike Kobe AD NXT FF

The Nike Kobe AD NXT FF might suit you well if:

• You move a lot during the game that a shoe with a sturdy outsole is what you need. 
• You are after a basketball sneaker that offers an excellent court feel and ample impact protection.
• Footgear that would not weigh your foot down is what you prefer.

Profile of the Nike Kobe AD NXT FastFit

The 2019 version of the Kobe AD NXT brings together Nike’s most innovative technologies to address Bryant’s desire to give athletes more court control without sacrificing comfort.

“It is our most technologically advanced basketball shoe we’ve done in the KOBE line, due to the combination of complex components,”  Nike Basketball Senior Creative Director Roos Klein explains.

Built for speed and control, the 2019 Kobe AD NXT boasts a combination of Nike FastFit, QuadFit, and React. The FastFit technology allows a broad range of players to engage with the shoe. A drop-in React midsole offers wearers a low-to-the-ground yet smooth ride. QuadFit delivers support and containment without sacrificing movement. 

Performance

Cushion. These Kobe Bryant basketball shoes feature a responsive drop-in cushioning that offers a smooth ride. The dual-density midsole is made of full-length React with a layer of Cushlon. This combination ensures a soft and responsive feel at the forefoot while offering stability and resilience under the heel.

Traction. The Kobe AD NXT FF features a new traction pattern that is tuned for indoor courts. The multidirectional tread pattern exacts the height and angles for optimal traction on the hardwood.

Closure. Nike equipped the Kobe AD NXT with FastFit and QuadFit for a custom, conforming fit. QuadFit is engineered to stretch over the contours of the foot for a locked-in fit. Nike FasFit offers a consistent fit with one simple motion. Just step inside, pull up the band, and you’re locked in and ready to go.

These basketball shoes also feature an adjustable strap that locks in the ankle. An external plastic clip enhances stability.

Material

The Nike Kobe AD NXT FastFit features a QuadFit upper that creates a custom fit. The 4-way mesh material is designed to conform to the shape of the foot. Soft padding around the collar provides increased comfort.

Style

With all the tech used, Nike isn’t shy in showing off its masterpiece. “We wanted to show the heart and soul of Nike — our capacity to put together systems," Klein describes. "The design of this shoe shows off all the pieces; the ingredients are critical. We want people to see the elements that work together within the machine."

The Kobe AD NXT FF features an open-hole mesh that exposes the shoe’s interior. Storytelling details complete the silhouette.

Special Colorways of the Nike Kobe AD NXT FastFit

These Kobe sneakers are currently available in the following color combinations:

• Off Noir/Clear
• Vast Grey/Blue Hero ‘Blue Hero’
• Vast Grey/Thunder Grey ‘Vast Grey’