Tag: Lebron XXI

PE Corner: Anthony Davis’ LeBron XXIs 

Brandon King

Anthony Davis was one of the plethora of NBA players who began taking the court in Kobe Bryant sneakers, primarily the V and VI Protro, following the tragic and untimely death of the NBA in January 2020. However, since the release of the LeBron XX, the Lakers’ best player has primarily done his on-court work with the last three models from the LeBron series – the XX, XXI, and the XXII.  This PE for the NBA’s current leading scorer sports a ribbed deep turquoise upper adorned on the lateral side…

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PE Corner: Aja Wilson’s latest LeBron XXi PE

Brandon King

Outside of their namesake, Las Vegas Aces star Aja Wilson is one of the most prominent wearers of the LeBron XXI. Throughout the WNBA season, the unanimous MVP has been seen in multiple and often very well-executed colorways of the LeBron XXI  The latest iteration for the Paris Olympic gold medalist sports a golden upper deasigned to resemble gold foil. Large black-bordered Swooshes adorn the lateral sides with smaller branding posted on the medial side. Black shows up at the rear heel, which in addition to a LeBron XXI logo,…

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DT Max 96 x LeBron XXI coming in 2025?

Brandon King

According to sneakerfiles, the Lebron x Deion Sanders Nike LeBron XXI will reportedly be released in 2025. Initially starting their life off as a supposed PE, these bring the aesthetic of the DT Max to the LeBron XXI.  It sports a white upper broken up with aggressive sections, comprised of red, that the DT Max is known for. Black shows up at the inner and tongue, while a red Swoosh shows up on the midfoot strap; an additional Swoosh, this one in gold, can also be seen on the lateral…

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PE Corner: A’ja Wilson wears Static-inspired LeBron XXI

Brandon King

The LeBron XXI seems to be the favorite of the Las Vegas Aces toward A’ja Wilson, as already this season she has taken to the court in several player-exclusive iterations of the XXI.  This latest PE for the WNBA’s best player is inspired by Static Shock, the mainstream, watered-down, homogenized version of the original Milestone Comic character, Static.  It sports a vibrant blue upper, inspired by the jacket the character wears, adorned on the lateral side with an electricity bolt bordered white Swoosh on the lateral side and pink outlined…

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PE Corner: A’ja Wilson puts in work in LeBron XXI PE

Brandon King

Reigning, defending WNBA MVP and Champion A’ja Wilson ( one of the players not named Caitlyn Clark that the media can’t be bothered to talk about) seems to be a fan of the LeBron XXI as she has taken a number of Player Exclusive LeBron XXIs to the court this season.  In a recent Aces practice, Wilson was sharpening her skills in another retail unavailable LeBron XXI. The PE iteration of the XXI sport a vibrant and textured pink upper with white showing up on the Swooshes that adorn the…

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Check out ”Grandma’s Couch” Nike LeBron XXI

Brandon King

This LeBron XXI will bring back the memories of plastic-covered multi-colored living room furniture of many of our elders back in the day. It sports a multi-hued upper with green LeBron logos and a floral pattern against the navy background to help give them the living room furniture feel.  Bright green stands in for the small Swoosh on the lateral side and the LeBron signature on the tongue.  Underneath this upper resides a navy midsole and a gum rubber outsole.  More information to come on three as it avails itself. …

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PE Corner: LeBron James wears “The Shop” PE as Lakers sent packing

Brandon King

In what turned out to be their valiant last stand against the defending champion Denver Nuggets, LeBron James wore “The Shop” PE of the LeBron XXI.  It sports a wheat suede upper with a large debossed Swoosh on the lateral side, with smaller more conventional gold-bordered black branding on the medial side. Black also shows wrapping the heel as well as the inner.  Lebron’s signature appears on the tongue, completing an upper that resides atop a white and black midsole and a patterned rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, there…

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PE Corner: LeBron James in patent LeBron XXIs 

Brandon King

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…

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“Multi-color” LeBron XXI coming later this year

Brandon King

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…

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Check out the “Cool Grey” LeBron XXI

Brandon King

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…

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