PE Corner: LeBron James in patent LeBron XXIs 

LeBron James took this Player Exclusive edition of his LeBron XXI in a recent late season game. They sport a magenta patent leather upper; white embroidery on the underside of the lateral Swoosh allows the branding to come forward. The branding on the medial side offers a more traditional appearance, as it is white-bordered and segmented.  A LeBron signature appears on the tongue with “XXI” branding present on the lace dubrae and rear heel.  Underneath resides a fuschia midsole and matching translucent rubber outsole.  As often the case with the…

“Multi-color” LeBron XXI coming later this year

This multi-hued LeBron XXI features mismatched aesthetic, with the left sporting a fuchsia upper that transitions to an orange; the mate being a blue that softens into a lighter green. A jeweled Swoosh that looks glow in the dark occupies the lateral sides of both shoes, while on the medial features the embroidered outline of the iconic logo.  Underneath the aforementioned uppers reside blue midsole for the left shoe and a fuchsia for the right with orange and sea foam rubber outsoles.  The “Multi-Color” LeBron XXI is slated to debut…

Check out the “Cool Grey” LeBron XXI

This soon-to-be-released LeBron XXI sports a cool grey synthetic upper with a wavy pattern throughout. Glossy metallic silver Swooshes adorn the lateral side, while the outline of the iconic sits on the medial side. Lebron’s signature sits atop a suede overlay on the grey tongue and XXI branding seen at the dubrae and rear heel.    Underneath resides a Zoom Air-equipped midsole and grey rubber outsole.  The “Cool Grey” LeBron 21 is currenty availabe at nike.com and select retail establishsments; they carry a 200 USD sticker price.  images via Sneaker…

This holiday-themed LeBron XXI hits next month

This upcoming iteration of the LeBron XXI is inspired by Easter.  It sports a segmented barely grape upper with jeweled light armory blue Swooshes on the lateral sides and bordered such branding on the medial sides. Lebron’s signature is seen on the tongues, and “XXI” is present on the lace dubraes as well as on the suede rear heel.  Underneath resides a springy lilac bloom and summit white midsole paired with Zoom Air bags at the heel and forefoot, as well as a light armory blue rubber outsole.  The “Easter”…

LeBron James wears DT Max inspired LeBron XXI in All-Star game

In Sunday evening’s basketball farce that was the NBA All-Star game, LeBron James took the court in a pair of his LeBron XXIs inspired by Deion Sanders’ Nike DT Max This iteration of the LeBron XXI features the same black-and-white pattern seen on the DT Max and also included the midfoot strap and small gold lateral Swoosh. A mostly white and black heel midsole resides underneath the aforementioned upper and rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. No word yet on if these will see a retail release.

“Queen Conch” Nike LeBron XXI coming this month

Inspired by the Queen Conch, this LeBron XXI is slated to debut later this month. Its ember glow upper resembles that of the texture of a sea shell. A campfire orange-bordered Swoosh can be seen on the lateral side with triple-colored such branding on the medial side. LeBron’s signature appears on the tongue, which the underside of a flap on the rear heel reads “EST. !984” . the year of LeBron’s birth. Underneath resides a specked midsole and solid rubber outsole. The “”Queen Conch” Nike LeBron XXI is currently available…

The “Oregon” Nike LeBron XXI

What should come as a surprise to no one, Oregon also has its own team-specific edition of the LeBron XXI. With its black and yellow color palette and blocking, they are somewhat reminiscent of the “Oregon” Kobe AD. They sport a black upper with a yellow-bordered Swoosh on the lateral side, with a sectioned yellow Swoosh on the lateral side. An Oregon logo takes its spot on the left tongue and yellow also shows up on the heel. Underneath resides a black midsole with yellow at the heel that corresponds…

Take a gander at Duke’s fleet of LeBron XXIs

Recently we highlighted a Duke LeBron XXI that was a black-based colorway. Duke basketball has revealed two additional colorways of their team-specific silhouette. One is a white-based colorway and the other is blue. Both feature large bordered lateral Swooshes and striped, filled in branding on the medial side. A Duke logo can be seen on the left, with a LeBron signature on the right. Two color midsoles and solid rubber outsoles complete the aesthetic. Take a look at the “Duke” LeBron XXI PE via Duke Basketball

Take a look at the ”Baylor” LeBron XXI PE

The LeBron XXI seems to be the go-to footwear choice for several collegiate programs. Several of which have been featured here- Florida A&M, Ohio State, Duke, and Duquesne. The next school-specific iteration of the Lebron XXI is made for the Bears of Baylor University. They sport a vibrant green upper complimented with yellow, which outlines the lateral Swoosh, comprises most of that same branding on the medial side, and rear heel. A Baylor logo is present on the left tongue, while LeBron’s signature is perched on its usual location on…

Take a look at the ”Duke” Nike LeBron XXI PE

The LeBron XXI has been showing up on the feet of several college basketball teams this season. Duke is one of a plethora of teams that have taken the XXI to the court this season. The “Duke” iteration of the LeBron XXI sports a black leather upper that has an almost brushed look. Royal stitching surrounds the Swoosh on the lateral side, with sectioned, striped branding on the medial side. Blue also bordered the tongue, which itself is adorned with a Duke logo. Underneath resides a blue heel-dipped black midsole…