Category: LeBron James

”Eggplant” Lebron IV Coming this summer

Brandon King

Long before it was an euphemism for a man’s junk, “Eggplant” was simply a color that Nike trotted out for appearances on several silhouettes in the late 2000s into the early 2010s, making appearances on 1/2 cents, Pippen II, and most prominently, the Air Foamposite One.  This summer the LeBron IV was slapped with the eggplant.  This iteration of the Lebron IV will sport a eggplant Foamposite upper paired with black at the inner, ankle strap and tongue. Eggplant makes an additional appearance via the Swooshes on the medial side…

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This holiday-themed LeBron XXI hits next month

Brandon King

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”…

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

Brandon King

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.

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Bronny James wears “USC” Nike Kobe VIII Protro

Brandon King

in a recent game, USC freshman Bronny James was wearing the “USC” iteration of the Kobe Protro VIII, which shouldn’t be too much of a shock, as he is a member of the basketball team. The white-based colorway features USC branding on the left tongue with maroon showing up on the side Swooshes, heel counter and inner. Gold can be seen the tongue branding, as well as the Kobe logo on the rear wheel. Underneath resides a white midsole and maroon rubber outsole. As it currently stands, there is no…

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The “Oregon” Nike LeBron XXI

Brandon King

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…

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Take a look at the ”Baylor” LeBron XXI PE

Brandon King

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…

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Duquense Basketball shows off fleet of LeBron PEs

Brandon King

Duquesne Basketball unveiled their lineup of team-exclusive Lebron footwear for this season. The sneaker roster includes two sets of the LeBron NXXT Gen and the LeBron XXI. All of which are outfitted in the Dukes’ navy, red and white colors and will feature Duquesne branding. A retail release seems unlikely, however if that changes, we will be on top of disseminating that information.

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LeBron wore these PEs in Saturday’s game against the Thunder

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers got a much-needed 129-120 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday night. LeBron James led the way with 40 points, one of six Lakers in double figures, while also adding 7 rebounds and 7 assists. On his feet were yet another LeBron XXI PE, these made for the Ohio State Buckeyes. They sport a white, perforated leather upper with large debossed Swoosh on the lateral side. An Ohio State “O” logo is seen on the red-trimmed tongue, with grey and red appearing on the rear heel.…

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