Okay, let’s talk about these Kobe Reverse Grinch GS shoes. Heard a lot about them, obviously, building on the hype of the original Grinch colorway. Decided I needed to check out this “reverse” take, especially in the grade school sizing.
Getting Hands on Them
The process wasn’t too crazy this time, thankfully. Sometimes these drops are a nightmare, you know? Click-click-click, sold out. But for the GS sizes, it seemed a bit more manageable. I just logged in right at the drop time on one of the usual apps, went through the checkout, and actually got a confirmation. No crazy raffles or waiting in virtual lines for hours, which was a relief. Just a straight-up purchase. Took a few days to ship, standard stuff.
First Look Out of the Box
When the box arrived, I opened it up pretty quick. That bright crimson color really stands out, way more than pictures show. It’s really red. The green laces and the black swoosh break it up nicely, though. It definitely flips the original green Grinch look on its head.
Holding them, they felt like a standard GS basketball shoe. The materials seemed decent enough for kids’ shoes, maybe not exactly like the adult versions, but you expect that. They felt pretty light.
- The crimson upper is vibrant.
- Green accents (laces, heel logo) pop.
- Overall build felt solid for a GS model.
Trying Them On and Feel
I actually got these in a size that fits me okay (luckily have smaller feet), just to get a real feel. Slipped them on, and the fit was pretty much what I expected. True to size, I’d say. They weren’t instantly comfortable like some running shoes, but they felt supportive, like a basketball shoe should. You can feel the court heritage, even just walking around the house. The padding around the ankle felt decent.
Wearing Them Around
Took them out for a few walks, nothing strenuous, just casual wear. They handled it fine. Didn’t notice any immediate discomfort or rubbing. The sole felt stable enough. They definitely get attention – that red color is hard to miss. Got a couple of comments, mostly just people recognizing the Kobe line or the wild color. They look good with simple outfits, like black or grey joggers, lets the shoes do the talking.
Final Thoughts
So, the Kobe Reverse Grinch GS. Are they worth it? If you or your kid is a Kobe fan, or just loves really bright sneakers, then yeah, probably. They look striking, the quality is what you’d expect for a Nike GS shoe, and the fit seems right. They’re a fun flip on a classic colorway. Nothing revolutionary in terms of feel or tech for a GS model, but they deliver on the look. Just a solid, eye-catching shoe.
