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University of Akron Lebron XX PE

December 9, 2022January 12, 2023 Brandon King

These LeBron XX are made specially for the University of Akron basketball team. They sport a navy knitted upper with white cross-stitching encircling the eye rows and near the collar. The dual lateral Swooshes are seen in the in secondary hues of the Zips. The university’s “A” logo is seen on the heel in place of the standard iterations of “XX” branding that is seen on the shoe. Underneath resides a two-tone midsole that is navy and equipped with a fern pattern up front and white in the back, as…

“Akron” Nike Lebron XIX PE

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 Brandon King

For over a decade, the University of Akron has been amongst a host of schools that get treated to team exclusives for their hoops squads. The Lebron XIX is the latest LBJ model the Zips will get to take the hardwood this season. They sport a light turquiose textile upper accented with navy at the tongue and ankle. White shows up for the Lebron logo on the tongue and Swoosh on the lateral ankle. A crown and Lebron signature appears on the lateral supper structure, while a Zips logo can…