Anyone here own a pair of Air Zoom 95's?

[Dim Tuncan]

I need a new pair of basketball shoes.

Definitely gonna buy a pair of the Hyperdunks next month, but in the interim should I

(1) Grab a pair of Air Zoom 95's (Kidd's shoe IIRC, which Bowen wears btw) - if you own or have ever owned these your reviews would be greatly appreciated

(2) Do what I always do and grab another pair of Air Revs

(3) Buy what you recommend

TIA

[sribb43]

I myself just bought a pair of the zoom 95's in the blk/grey

[balli]

I own a pair of Air Zoom Flights that I ordered off of Nike ID, which are very, very similar to the Flight 95's and are also Jason Kidd shoes. Mine have much, much better colors than these ones
http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/sneakers/all/images/81638_600.jpg

But still, I hate them and I've maybe only played in them one or two times. They are light as a feather, but the leather is all stiff and the toebox seems too big and boxy. I prefer wearing my Questions or a couple of Air Max shoes that I've had forever.

[balli]

and this has to do with Nba basketball how?
And this forum is labeled as "NBA News Central" where?

[Leetonidas]

It's labeled Basketball News Central on the top of the Forum..I didn't know Air Zoom's that someone owns or wants to purchase are worthy Basketball news:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

Shut the fuck up and stop trying to be a mod dipshit. This ain't your forum.

[balli]

Tell em' Leetonidas.

Actually if I could get one shoe right now I'd get me a pair of these Air Force Max
http://balleronamission.files.wordpress.com/2007/02/15065001_l.jpg

Eastbay has them, but only in a few sizes. I tried on a pair of 12's at Footlocker yesterday, so I know they're still around.
http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/productdetail/module--productDetail/action--view/sku--15065001/model_nbr--78291/supercat--home/id--0/mvp--/cm--Cross+Sell/

[koriwhat]

my duncan's are pretty comfy though i don't know about on court play cause i havent used them on the court yet. i love my older flights.

best bball shoes ever vc-iv and lebrons2(or was it 3).

[Leetonidas]

I keep it old school when I play ball.

http://www.zappos.com/images/465/7178465/1733-166749-p.jpg

[koriwhat]

I keep it old school when I play ball.

http://www.zappos.com/images/465/7178465/1733-166749-p.jpg

id have so many blisters on my feet if i were to wear those... i feel sorry for the pros in the ol' hayday of bball. damn shoes have come a long way since back then and rightfully so.

[rAm]

Shut the fuck up and stop trying to be a mod dipshit. This ain't your forum.

rofl

[balli]

In 2005 I played in these omni-pumps with the gum sole. What a great, great shoe. I liked them more than my Questions and I love my Questions.
http://www.pickyourshoes.com/images/shoes/listing/omni_wht_gum.jpg
This website has them, but they're sold out of the white/gum. There's others though.
http://www.pickyourshoes.com/size/reebok_omni_pump.htm

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

http://slamonline.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/starbury-one-sky-blue.jpg
My gear right there.

[Kriz-Maxima]

id have so many blisters on my feet if i were to wear those... i feel sorry for the pros in the ol' hayday of bball. damn shoes have come a long way since back then and rightfully so.


I used to play on converse while i played i was fine but afterwards my feet hurt, then i bought some Air Witness but they feel to heavy and hot and my feel feel unconfortable. I miss my converse.

[Dim Tuncan]

Well, I tried on the following:

(1) Air Flight School - not impressed. I was really trying to like them, but I just couldn't. Uncomfortable, very little support, felt like I was wearing shoeboxes on my feet.

(2) Zoom Kobe III - amazingly comfortable, great ankle support, but the fact is they're designed for a world class athlete who wears a new pair of shoes each game. I was concerned with their durability

(2) Zoom Flight 95 - not quite as comfortable as the Zoom III's, but great supprt, wide soles, and seem very durable. Oh, they look fantastic. I bought them :) Haven't played in them yet but apparently the traction is top notch.

Thanks to all who gave their input. And to those who believe the OP is in the wrong forum:

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5550/basketballhi1.jpg

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

:lol He's gotcha there.

[balli]

(2) Zoom Kobe III - amazingly comfortable, great ankle support, but the fact is they're designed for a world class athlete who wears a new pair of shoes each game. I was concerned with their durability


No kidding. I thought the rock-hard outsole on those things looked and felt like something you'd find on a pair of shoes from payless. The Hyperdunks are going to be better anyway.

[Dim Tuncan]

No kidding. I thought the rock-hard outsole on those things looked and felt like something you'd find on a pair of shoes from payless. The Hyperdunks are going to be better anyway.

Werd.

One thing I forgot to mention was the cushioning. That was impressive. I've never tried on a shoe that was as comfortable on the soles of my feet as this one.

Your post reminds me of a discussion I recently had with a labmate's husband (who's an Air Jordan fiend). Jordan was always deeply involved in R&D for his line, and I don't think Kobe's had quite the same input for his line. It shows too - AJs are very well made even though I'm not much of an AJ guy, whereas the Kobe III's seemed kind of flimsy in spite of the amazing support and cushioning. Hopefully the Hyperdunks reverse this trend, because up to now I've been pretty disappointed with the shoes Kobe's put his name on. And shoes can play a HUGE part in a player's legacy.

[KEDA]

I have the '95 retro, and I like them.

[cnyc3]

I have a Pair of the zoom 95s, I find them a bit chunky. If you're looking for a pair to play in, I'd suggest either ZKIII or some zoom BB2s. I'm currently on BB2s and I love them.

Consider zoom 96s as well, if i had a choice between 95 and 96 to ball in i'd go 96s

[Thunder Dan]

I owned a pair when I was in 6th grade. I like to try and remember what shoes I had, I remember those, the Air Penny's, The Rodmans, Jordans, Air Pippens....god I wasted alot of money on shoes