

Designer Jason Petrie put visible Air Max on the heel and Zoom Air in the forefoot. The 9’s get credit for being the shoes he first won it all with. The outsole of the shoe was constructed in a manner that would reduce weight, yet spread the load of each step. The midsole utilized a full-length 360 Max Air unit, which was coupled with a cushioned midsole. The upper of the LeBron VIII features full-grain leather with an engineered Flywire chassis for added support. As a result, the “South Beach” colorway became one of Nike’s best-sellers.

The LeBron VIII was the first shoe that James released after choosing to “take his talents to South Beach” and join the Miami Heat. Tucker wearing the “South Beach” Nike LeBron 8. Notably, the seven Flywire strands on the tongue represent the Air Max LeBron VII as the seventh shoe in James’ signature line. The shoes also incorporated a Flywire-engineered upper with a higher tensile-strength cable than those used in previous models.

The LeBron VII was the first Air Max LeBron shoe to utilize Nike’s all-new, full-length, basketball-specific air bag. Collector’s know these beautiful kicks well, as they are still sold for top dollar on various markets around the globe. 👑 Maximus Decimus Meridius 🏁🐍 March 26, 2019Īh, yes, the LeBron VII. In honor of Air Max Day can we get the Air Max Bron 7 retro soon!? #AirMaxDay /4GeibUdhLX Air Max LeBron VII: 2009-10 (best LeBron James sneakers) Overall, the LeBron VI weighed 16.8 oz, making it the lightest LeBron shoe since the Air Zoom Generation.

Double-stacked Zoom Air was installed for comfort and performance, and the cup-sole made its return. Small crowns are inlaid along the heel, which lead into a triple-stitched midsole. Though the LeBron VI appears simple in design at first glance, a closer look reveals fine details and high quality components. The LeBron VI drew inspiration from one of Nike’s most popular shoes of the 80s: the Nike Air Force 1 High. taking us back with the “CTK” Nike Zoom LeBron 6. Intersecting grooves on the sole allowed this shoe to be a true gripper on the court. Enter a new era of Nike’s Phyposite endoskeleton, a material composed of Phylon and Foamposite that was meant to provide more stabilization for his raw size and power. Stay tuned to Sole Collector for new developments in the weeks ahead.Gone were the days of a Foamposite outsole.
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UPDATE (07/07): Official Nike product images of the “Maccabi” LeBron 2 retro have emerged, which could serve as an indication that the release could be arriving shortly. There are currently no release details available for this “Maccabi” Nike LeBron 2 retro but check back soon to Sole Collector for official updates in the months ahead. The silhouette also includes Zoom cushioning in the midsole, which is encapsulated within a Pebax shell. The shoe features a two-tone white and gold upper along with James’ throwback logo stamped on the heel counter. Longtime fans of the line may recognize this pair as it appears to resemble the player-exclusive makeup that King Jame wore in a pre-season game against the Maccabi Elite Tel Aviv team in 2004. Shown here is an official Nike product image of a white and gold makeup for LeBron James’ signature shoe courtesy of US_11 on Twitter. As reported by Complex Sneakers in December 2021, the Nike LeBron 2 will be returning to retailers this year, and now, we have a detailed look at one of the colorways that’s expected to be part of the retro lineup.
