After an incredible season in which he became the league’s all-time leading scorer, LeBron James is preparing for another monumental chapter in his legendary career. On Thursday morning, Nike unveiled the full details of James’ 21st signature shoe.
Basketball fans have spent all summer salivating over leaked photos of the Nike LeBron 21. The good news for sneakerheads is that they won’t have to wait too long. Adult sizes of the Nike LeBron 21 will be released on September 28 and retail for $200. Below is information for both athletes and fans on the Los Angeles Lakers forward’s new signature footwear.
Technical Specifications
It’s not easy to provide support for one of the most dominant players in NBA history. The upper’s venting is striated to look like shell veining, and the team used lightweight materials to help contain the player during explosive movements.
Over the footbed, a lightweight mono-mesh is reinforced in 360 degrees by zonal cables, providing support and a snug fit. Medial Swoosh logos feature perforations to increase air flow.
The Zoom Turbo unit in the forefoot and the 13 mm Zoom unit in the heel both contribute to the shoe’s responsiveness and forward motion. The TPU midfoot shank and the cushy Cushlon 2.0 foam carrier work together to provide stability and extra pop for dynamic movements.
Details
The LeBron 21 improves upon its illustrious forerunner by employing ultralight premium materials inspired by the structure of an oyster shell. James’s daughter Zhuri served as inspiration for this high-performance trainer aimed at the next generation of basketball players.
Lead Designer Jason Petrie says the LeBron 21 was influenced by LeBron’s offseason routine for keeping in shape and improving his game. His coach likens it to taking care of an F1 race car.In the downtime between races, you fine-tune the car. You need not start from scratch when restoring the vehicle. We wanted to keep the Zoom Turbo unit, which he really liked, and improve the higher-end finishes.
James likely won’t win many more individual NBA awards before the 2023-24 season begins. James’ main priorities at this point in his career are winning and inspiring the next generation of athletes to follow in his footsteps. You can count on FanNationKicks.com to be your go-to source for sneaker updates.