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“Command Force” Lebron 17: A Sneak Peak

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 Brandon King

The LeBron signature line has become known for its tributes to classic Nike sneakers of the past, and that trend will continue with the LeBron 17. This latest nod to a legendary sneaker is the Air Command Force that was seen on the feet of Billy Hoyle ( played by Woody Harrelson) in tWhite Men Can’t Jump from 1992. Though there is not a full image of the shoe, just the tongue, the speculation is the shoe will feature a white Knitposite upper with multihued heel accenting and “LEBRON” across…

This LeBron 17 is based on the Air Max Uptempo

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020 Brandon King

The Air Max Uptempo is a classic hoops shoe from the golden age of Nike Basketball and this upcoming LeBron 17 pays homage to that famous sneaker. It sports a university red knit upper with black and white woven in toward the midsole to form a marbled pattern. On the black tongue is a jeweled Uptempo logo. This upper sits atop a Zoom Max air bag and a translucent outsole. The “Air Max Uptempo” LeBron 17 is expected to drop at some point in spring 2020 and will be available…

“Mr. Swackhammer” LeBron 17 dropping soon

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 Brandon King

This latest addition to the LeBron 17 “Space Jam” collection is in inspired by Mr. Swackhammer. For those who are too young, or didn’t see the original Space Jam, Mr. Swackhammer is the owner of the intergalactic amusement park Moron Mountain who tried to kidnap the Looney Tunes and Michael Jordan to help his struggling park. It sports a bright volt upper with multicolor woven in that wraps the heel that is somewhat reminiscent of the outer appearance of the failing amusement park. On the insole is the Space Jam…

“Tune Squad” LeBron 17 Low dropping late February

February 16, 2020February 16, 2020 Brandon King

Since Space Jam 2, the sequel no one asked for, is one the way, Nike has released a duo of LeBron 17s inspired by the film- a LeBron 17 “Monstars” and 17 low “Tune Squad”. The “Monstars” version dropped on February 13 and the low will make its retail debut February 28 with a sticker price of $170 USD. “Tune Squad” LeBron 17White/White-University Red-Game RoyalCd5007-100$170February 28, 2020

“Space Jam” Lebron 17 Pack coming NBA All-Star Weekend

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 Brandon King

Regrettably, Space Jam 2 is a thing, and in commemorating the movie, Nike Basketball is dropping a “Space Jam” Lebron 17 Pack during this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend. The pack will consist of a “Monstars” version of the 17 and a “Toon Squad” Lebron 17 Low. The “Monstars” colorway is scheduled to release on February 14 with the “Toon Squad” releasing the next day on the 15th. At this juncture there are no images available but updates on them will be provided as information avails itself. “Monstars” Lebron 17 CD5050-400February…

Nike Basketball unveils 2020 Black History Month PEs

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 Brandon King

Nike Basketball has unveiled several PE’s for Black History Month. The grouping consists of the KD 12, Kyrie 6 , Lebron 17, PG 4 and the Zoom Freak 1. Each shoe is inspired by the street styles of the early 1990’s and African culture ( whatever that means). As these are PEs, a retail release seems unlikely, but these shoes will grace NBA courts, beginning January 20.

“More Than An Athlete” Uninterrupted x Nike Lebron 17 coming Christmas Day

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 Brandon King

This calendar year, 2019 will see the release of at least one more Nike Lebron 17. This Lebron 17 sports a blue and purple KnitPosite upper. On its black tongue reads the words is a circular “UNINTERRUPTED” Logo at the top with Lebron branding closer to the bottom. The shoe also features two interchangeable lace covers- a blue on that reads “MORE THAN AN ATHLETE in white below the same circular uninterrupted log with “LJ” logo at it bottom and a white with with the same text in black with…

Check out the “Lakers” Lebron 17

September 19, 2019September 20, 2019 Brandon King

This Lakers-inspired colorway is one of the upcoming looks of the 17th model of Lebron James’ signature line. It sports a black Knitposite upper with amarillo and eggplant interspersed through the knit. The black midsole houses the purple heel max air unit and the forefoot zoom air units as sports a white reversed Swoosh. A white outsole completes this sneaker’s aesthetic. The “Lakers” LeBron 17 is scheduled to release October 10 at nike.com and select retail establishments. The sticker price is set at $200 USD. Nike LeBron 17 Black/White-Eggplant-Amarillo BQ3177-004$200October…

A look at the Lebron 17

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Brandon King

We now have a real look at the LeBron 17. The first colorway seen is a black a grey look. Gone is the Battleknit seen on the previous two models, as it has been repacked by a new material called Knotposite. A reversed jeweled swoosh sits about the hybrid cushioned midsole. This Lebron 17 is scheduled to release October 3 at nike.com and select retail establishments. LeBron 17 Black/Black-WhiteBQ3177-002October 3, 2019