Kobe 4 “Carpe Diem”from Kickwho – 9 Month Wear Test (Hoops + Pickleball)

After 9 months of outdoor hoops and daily pickleball, here’s the real-world wear test on the Kobe 4 “Carpe Diem.” I cover aesthetics, break-in, ventilation, cushion/support, and how fast the traction burns outdoors—plus who should still pick these up and why I’d choose the Kobe 6 for plush comfort. Chapters 00:00 Hook – why this video 00:12 What I’m testing (size, surfaces, disclosure) 00:30 Aesthetics & materials (synthetic leather + Flywire) 01:30 Fit & comfort (2–3 month break-in → ~8.5/10) 02:20 Ventilation (perfs + mesh keep temps down) 03:00 Cushion & support (Zoom feel, carbon-fiber shank, containment) 04:00 Traction & durability (outdoor toe wear vs indoor grip) 05:00 Sizing & lockdown (TTS, roomy toe box, padded collar) 05:40 Pickleball performance (lateral stability good; traction is the limiter) 06:20 Verdict & rating (who it’s for, 8.5/10) 06:40 On-feet shots My takeaways Comfort: Good once broken in; if you want plush, the Kobe 6 still wins. Ventilation: Strong—no overheating even in summer runs. Support/Lockdown: Flywire + padded collar keep the foot planted.