I just wanted to make this post because u don’t really see much of anything not Kobes (obviously). I had the white gold retails a few years back and this was pretty much copy paste. If you loved the Kyrie 7s then you’ll definitely find this to be practically 1:1 in terms of fit, performance, materials, etc.

The one issue with the retails was durability and that carried on to the reps as well. However, if you have a good rotation you should do well.

It’s been about 8 months since I’ve had the reps and they woulda lasted longer had I not played outdoors in them and destroyed the grip because I didn’t have any other shoe left at the time 😭. Definitely an indoor shoe only. Needless to say tho I’m definitely gonna buy them again. $83 USD on gmk website for what in my opinion is practically retails of a shoe that goes for $500 nowadays is crazyy

Materials (9.5/10) : felt like retail

Cushion (7.5/10): kyrie shoe after all, only the 8s had proper cushion. Again, definitely guard oriented shoe. Forefront zoom unit tho which is so nice.

Traction (9/10): Played on college courts to LA fitness and bite was always there. Almost zero wiping required.

Lockdown (9/10): No heel slippage. My foot stayed in place.

Fit/comfort (8.5/10): Materials and lockdown made it nice and comfortable to want to play in. Laces were thick and plush which I liked that it wasn’t some tacky knockoff.

No joke this really felt like retails and I would give the same ratings to my retails as well. I thoroughly enjoyed playing in this and when I played in the reps I was glad that it felt familiar. I seriously think as a guard shoe this is one of the best and I know a lot of people don’t really say that but it was for me.

I only really wish the durability of the shoe was better because even tho the outdoor court messed up the traction you can see the insole part get kind of worn off. That definitely came from hooping in it for 8 months but whatever, we’re seeing gx/gk shoes with sole sep issues and those go for 150 basically.

Let me know what yall thank!