LeBron James is an all-time icon and his sneaker line additionally cements his status with the new Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen
The saying goes “the king is dead, long live the king!” but when it comes to NBA we can now say: the King will live forever! This is, of course, because LeBron James expanded his endless list of accolades, awards and trophies with the NBA career scoring record. He did so by surpassing another Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar who was in attendance at the historic game. As a nice addition to all of this, we are happy to announce the Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen basketball sneakers which we will be writing about today.
A season for the history books
Throughout this historic season, LeBron is celebrating his twentieth year in the NBA as well as 20 years of working with Nike. James is also continuously building his legacy off the court and that includes his legendary sneaker collection. So before we get into all the details we will just quickly mention other iconic releases that accompanied LeBron’s flagship signature models. This includes the discontinued Soldier line, the Ambassador and the Witness.
All of these models are very appreciated among hoopers primarily for their amazing traction and rugged rubber outsole as they were primarily made for hard outdoor surfaces and courts. A great bonus for them was also that they had some sweet silhouttes and colorways as well as affordable prices. Let’s see what kind of an additon NXXT Gen will be to this group.
“I Promise”
The colorway we will focus on is called “I Promise” and in case you forgot, that is the name of a school LeBron opened in 2018 in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. He was motivated to do so after researching school dropout rates and it is a shining example of the King’s dedication to his roots, community and the younger generations. We can also say that these great basketball shoes are made with them in mind.
Constructed with a mesh upper and highlighted by a double Swoosh, they certainly have a similar (and attractive) look to the amazing LeBron XX which were also aimed at building bridges between generations. The shoes feature mismatched colors, with one shoe dressed in blue and the other in vivid orange.
Celebrating the legacy
Getting into tech specs, the shoe features a curved midsole which is very bendable in multiple directions. The result is a responsive energy return that also provides excellent court feel. LeBron might not play in these shoes too often, but you know that he simply loves Air technology in his kicks!
Therefore, the Zoom Air unit in the heel guarantees extra impact protection and the overall comfort of the shoe is expanded by the forefoot Zoom Turbo. Nike Sphere technology is also used to allow improved airflow and guide heat out from the shoe. Then, the cushlon foam is almost identical to the one used in the flagship XXs so you can expect that to feel awesome. Finally, the outsole is made of very durable translucent rubber which promises to be a great performer on outdoor courts.
LeBron’s impressive curriculum vitae is a testament to his talent and drive, and the Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen I Promise sneakers are a fitting celebration of his legacy. Whether you’re a die-hard LeBron fan or a sneakerhead, these shoes are a must-have for your collection.
