Nike Kobe AD Exodus
Released 8/2018, Low Top, Kobe Bryant,
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Performance Ratings
8.3
EXPERT RATING
9 reviews
8.6
USER RATING
5 ratings
Performance Summary
Comfortable and huge 14mm Nike Zoom Air cushioning in the heel
Pros
Comfortable cushioning in the heel
Great traction on clean courts
Cons
Cheap materials
Outsole attracts a lot of dust
Best Suitable For: Especially recommended for quicker guards
Category Performance Ratings
8.2
Traction
Nubbed translucent rubber pattern. Sticky on clean courts but dust sensitive and may need frequent wiping on dirty floors.
8.4
Cushion
14mm heel Zoom Air with injected Phylon forefoot. Bouncy, protective heel and low, responsive forefoot that can feel stiff.
7.6
Materials
Synthetic felt like suede upper with synthetic overlays. Looks and feels non premium but performs well and offers solid containment.
8.3
Support
External heel counter, sculpted collar and solid forefoot lockdown. Stable platform overall though heel can feel slightly squishy.
8.3
Fit
True to size lengthwise with a snug, slightly narrow midfoot. Sock like construction limits adjustability but provides good lockdown.
10%
Outdoor
Nubbed traction pattern not suited for rough courts. Reviewers generally advise against outdoor use due to limited longevity.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most players. A few wish they could size down half. Wide feet should try before buying.
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Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Midfoot runs narrow so wide footers may feel constricted and should test fit.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Kobe AD Exodus |  Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra |  Air Jordan 40 |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 |  Nike GT Cut 3 Turbo | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.3 | 8.9(0.6) | 8.8(0.5) | 8.8(0.5) | 8.9(0.6) | 8.7(0.4) | |
| User Rating | 8.6 | 9.5(0.9) | NA | 9.3(0.7) | 9.4(0.8) | 9.5(0.9) | |
| Best Price | $139.99 | $159 | $169.99 $205 | $190 | $149 | $105.97 $210 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 330g - 350g | NA | 440g - 440g | 410g - 430g | NA | 350g - 360g |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Kobe AD Exodus:
Expert Rating: 8.3 (ranks #237 of 381)
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9.0
September 26, 2018
Good traction, good cushioning and the support and lockdown are on point. The materials may look cheap but they perform well. Overall, a very solid hoops shoe!
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8.5
October 8, 2018
The latest Nike Kobe A.D. isn't spectacular, but it is an easy recommendation for players whose priorities lean towards light, minimal, and low shoes.
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8.5
October 30, 2018
It's a great performing shoe, but for a Kobe signature model, the look and in-hand feel of the materials are disappointing.
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8.4
October 1, 2018
I like everything about this shoe! I just wished they would have taken the cushion from the Kobe AD NXT 360, because then it would have been my shoe of the year!
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8.4
October 16, 2018
It doesn't have the latest and greatest tech but this is definitely one of the more fun shoes I played in this year.
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8.3
October 1, 2018
The Kobe AD Exodus isn't the best Kobe ever, but it does almost everything well on-court and is smooth on foot. Works especially well for quicker "Kyrie-like" guards.
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8.2
September 26, 2018
I like the Nike Kobe AD Exodus but I don’t love it. The Exodus is lightweight, low profile, and provides aggressive traction — it’s a shoe built for a fast-paced player that gets up and down the court.
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8.0
September 26, 2018
I am having fun in the Kobe AD, but the traction is problematic.
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7.1
September 26, 2018
Tech-wise it's not great but performance is solid and it looks good. Overall, we are a little underwhelmed though and the Kobe AD Exodus probably won't make it into our rotation.
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User Reviews of the Nike Kobe AD Exodus:
User Rating: 8.6 (ranks #201 of 381)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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8.3
March 16, 2024
As my first-ever pair of Kobes, these would fit the description of an "entry-level sneaker". Traction was good, cushion was average as this is a shoe meant most for guard and support was average. Materials could've been better and the fit was a little strange for me at first, but overall a solid performer nonetheless.
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9.4
November 9, 2022
One of my favorite shoes. Amazing court feel, responsiveness, and bounce. My one downfall would be the limited customizable fit without a tongue, it's more of a slip on, luckily they fit my foot pretty great.
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8.4
April 3, 2022
I really like these shoes. They have lasted through me and my brother for five years. Their traction is very good for what is left on them and I wish I had a new par.
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8.5
May 31, 2022
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Traction of the Nike Kobe AD Exodus:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.2 (ranks #277 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #142 of 381)
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8.0
September 26, 2018
The traction is a strong suit of the Kobe AD Exodus and works especially well on clean courts.
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9.0
October 8, 2018
The translucent rubber provides outstanding traction and required very little wiping.
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8.5
October 30, 2018
Overall, the traction was pretty good but I did have some slip-ups on a very dusty court. After a quick wipe, you are ready to go again.
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9.0
October 1, 2018
The Kobe AD Exodus picks up a lot of dust, but it didn't affect performance at all.
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9.0
October 16, 2018
Looks similar as the NXT360 but performs better for me. Feels a little tackier and picks up little dust.
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9.0
October 1, 2018
Traction works well on clean courts but on dusty courts, you have to wipe every 4-5 possessions.
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9.0
September 26, 2018
I've had nothing but a positive experience with the traction.
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6.0
September 26, 2018
I was slipping all over the place.
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6.5
September 26, 2018
It started off really bad but got better with time. The Kobe AD Exodus picks up a lot of dust and is hard to wipe.
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Cushion of the Nike Kobe AD Exodus:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.4 (ranks #210 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 8.6 (ranks #169 of 381)
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7 - Average
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9.0
September 26, 2018
The cushioning is responsive, bouncy and springy - I like it!
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8.0
October 8, 2018
The Phylon forefoot lacks the dynamic response of Air Zoom but provides excellent court feel and a very speedy feel which works perfectly for fast guards. The Air Zoom in the heel provides decent impact protection.
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8.5
October 30, 2018
The forefoot is low-to-the-ground and responsive with a lot of court feel. The Zoom unit in the heel provides bounciness and impact protection.
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7.0
October 1, 2018
The stiff Phylon in the forefoot did tire my feet after a while of playing.
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8.0
October 16, 2018
The Zoom Air units in Phylon carrier feels plush, absorbing and springy enough. I think most players will like this setup - I sure did.
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9.0
October 1, 2018
Huge 14mm Zoom Air unit in the heel and basic injected Phylon in the forefoot. Not bad, but I would prefer full-length Zoom cushioning.
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9.0
September 26, 2018
At $140 I expect better forefoot cushioning than injected Phylon. The heel Zoom Air unit is nice.
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9.0
September 26, 2018
I liked the bouncier cushioning setup of the Exodus compared to other current Kobe models. I felt very explosive and responsive.
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8.0
September 26, 2018
The cushioning in the heel feels great. The forefoot has very little cushioning but is therefore very responsive. Overall, the shoe felt high-off-the-ground.
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Materials of the Nike Kobe AD Exodus:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.6 (ranks #333 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #261 of 381)
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8.0
September 26, 2018
The materials are not premium but feel good, fit good and get the job done.
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8.0
October 30, 2018
The materials used in the Exodus are not up to par with other Kobe models like the AD NXT 360. On-court performance of the materials is solid.
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8.0
October 1, 2018
The synthetic felt-like upper materials looks a little cheap but offered great containment and performance.
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8.0
October 16, 2018
The materials feel kinda cheap but work fine.
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7.0
October 1, 2018
I’ve seen better, but the materials work.
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7.0
September 26, 2018
The performance wasn't hindered by the materials, but the synthetic felt-like suede upper feels and looks cheap.
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8.0
September 26, 2018
The materials feel a little cheap but perform well.
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7.0
September 26, 2018
The materials don't feel premium on-hand or on-feet but perform well.
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Support of the Nike Kobe AD Exodus:
Expert Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #248 of 381)
User Support Rating: 8.2 (ranks #263 of 381)
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9.0
October 8, 2018
The sculpted collar padding and external heel counter provide the excellent stability we know from the Kobe line.
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9.0
October 30, 2018
No heel slippage, no slipping on the footbed and no lateral instability.
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9.0
October 1, 2018
Not once did I feel insecure in these shoes! No lateral movement, great lockdown, and stable base.
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8.0
October 16, 2018
The support was fine for a Low-cut. Stability is great in the forefoot and just a little unstable and squishy in the heel.
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7.0
October 1, 2018
Standard heel counter and raised midsole in the heel do an okay job. The missing lateral outrigger and midfoot shank didn't negatively impact stability.
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9.0
September 26, 2018
The outsole is flat and the forefoot section is slightly wider to provide stability. Your foot sits within the midsole which acts as a natural outrigger - a setup I love.
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8.0
September 26, 2018
The lockdown in the forefoot is absolutely fantastic, the midfoot and heel felt a little slippery out-of-the-box.
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7.0
September 26, 2018
I didn't feel as stable on lateral cuts as in previous Kobe models.
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Fit of the Nike Kobe AD Exodus:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #182 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 8.4 (ranks #231 of 381)
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8.0
September 26, 2018
Feels light and comfortable.
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8.0
October 8, 2018
I am not a fan of the sock-like construction and its lack of adjustability. But the Kobe AD Exodus provides above average fit considering the limitations of this construction.
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8.5
October 30, 2018
Feels like it hugs my feet except for the flimsy and soft toebox.
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9.0
October 1, 2018
The lacing system is fire!
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9.0
October 16, 2018
The fit is great with no heel slip or other movement inside the shoes.
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9.5
October 1, 2018
Lockdown is complete and total.
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7.0
September 26, 2018
Lockdown is pretty good but a standard, separate tongue would have made it much easier to customize the fit to your feet.
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9.0
September 26, 2018
The fit is very good overall.
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7.0
September 26, 2018
The fit was kind of weird. Narrow but a little too much space in the toe-box.
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Durability of the Nike Kobe AD Exodus:
User Durability Rating: 8.6 (ranks #150 of 381)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Nike Kobe AD Exodus:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 10.0 (ranks #297 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 16.7 (ranks #303 of 381)
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October 30, 2018
I would not recommend outdoor use because of the nubs used in the traction pattern.
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no
October 1, 2018
Do not even think about playing the Kobe AD Exodus outdoors.
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October 1, 2018
Outdoor? Next...
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fair
September 26, 2018
For what it's worth - after playing in the Kobe AD Exodus for a while, I didn't have any fraying or missing teeth.
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September 26, 2018
No outdoor use for these!
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Width of the Nike Kobe AD Exodus:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
5
slightly wide
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very wide
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regularly wide
September 26, 2018
The fit is comfortable going true to size.
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regularly wide
October 30, 2018
These felt perfectly fine for me as a wide-footer.
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slightly narrow
October 1, 2018
Wide-footers should try this shoe first because it is a little narrow.
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slightly narrow
October 16, 2018
The midfoot is pretty narrow.
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slightly narrow
October 1, 2018
Schnug. Not unbearable-in-true-to-size snug, but a really close, tight fit.
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regularly wide
September 26, 2018
Regularly wide.
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slightly narrow
September 26, 2018
The fit is rather narrow.
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Size of the Nike Kobe AD Exodus:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
7
slightly long
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very long
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true to size
September 26, 2018
The Kobe AD Exodus runs true to size.
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true to size
October 30, 2018
Runs true to size.
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½ size large
October 1, 2018
I went true to size but they run a little bit long.
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true to size
October 16, 2018
Go true to size unless you have very wide feet.
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true to size
October 1, 2018
Lengthwise the Kobe AD Exodus runs true to size.
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½ size large
September 26, 2018
I initially wished I had gone down half size in the Kobe AD, and I still feel like I could have.
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true to size
September 26, 2018
True to size is absolutely fantastic.
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½ size large
September 26, 2018
I experienced a good amount of toe-space.
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