{"id":133416,"date":"2010-11-22T23:33:06","date_gmt":"2010-11-23T05:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=133416"},"modified":"2018-05-06T19:19:23","modified_gmt":"2018-05-06T23:19:23","slug":"going-green-history-of-nike-lebron-dunkman-sneakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/going-green-history-of-nike-lebron-dunkman-sneakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Green: History of Nike LeBron “Dunkman” Sneakers"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Nike LeBron “Dunkman” series is arguably one of, if not the best, ongoing sneaker series today. Over the weekend, we received our first look at the “Dunkman” Nike LeBron 8. A few of you were happy to see this mockup, while others preferred many of the previous “Dunkman” LeBron shoes and rightfully so.<\/p>\n
Our staff recently compiled a list of all of the Nike LeBron “Dunkman” sneakers that surfaced since James’ sneaker line began. In this feature, you will see some of the recent “Dunkman” releases, as well as some of the mockups that never released to the public. Take a look at our Going Green: History of Nike LeBron “Dunkman” Sneakers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Many people criticized Nike for only releasing a small selection of Zoom LeBron II colorways to the public. That said, many colorways surfaced on the web but did not release, and this particular player exclusive was one of the most loved. Would you purchase this pair if it released? The PE version of the Nike Zoom LeBron II “Dunkman” features an identical color scheme to the one shown previously; however, this particular pair, dubbed the “Two Hands”, possesses a grey Dunkman logo instead of the green logo. It also never made it to the shelves.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nike blessed the members of LeBron James’ first management agency with an exclusive run of “Dunkman” Nike Zoom LeBron II Lows. Much like the Nike Air Max LeBron VII Low, this pair doesn’t feature the “Dunkman” logo, yet, its colorway is very Dunkman-esque. Instead of the logo, Goodwin Sports Management’s initials appear on the heel.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Nike Zoom LeBron ST Low was the first “Dunkman” sneaker to ever release to the public. It first appeared at a Nike Designers Party during the 2007 NBA All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas. Months later, Nike released this sneaker. At the time, it was easily one of the more sought-after LeBron sneakers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before one of LeBron James’ in-line signature models received the “Dunkman” treatment, Nike applied it to the LeBron’s Soldier line. Nike released this sneaker as an Eastbay exclusive, and it quickly became one of the more popular LeBron sneakers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although Nike blessed us with “Dunkman” sneakers in the Soldier form, this was the first in-line signature model to receive the “Dunkman” treatment. However, Nike decided to keep this particular sneaker a sample to many people’s disappointment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This Nike Zoom LeBron III PE is definitely the oddball of the “Dunkman” series. The Electric Green color scheme is absent on this particular construction, yet, the Dunkman logo is present, specifically on the heel. This sneaker was also and Friends & Family release for LeBron and his entourage. The Nike Zoom LeBron IV released as a Family & Friends edition in the midst of the numerous Zoom LeBron IV colorways that were made available to the public. LeBron James himself requested that this sneaker own a primarily grey colored base; yet, the translucent, Electric Green sole is obviously the most intriguing characteristic on this shoe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This Nike Zoom LeBron V contains no trace of the Dunkman logo either, but how can you not think “Dunkman” when looking at this sneaker? Nike would later release an official “Dunkman” Zoom LeBron V Low; yet, many sneaker enthusiasts flocked to this pair over the official one.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although Nike released a similar-colored Nike Zoom LeBron V (shown on the previous page), this low-cut version of James’ fifth signature model was the official “Dunkman” sneaker. This particular “Dunkman” style used the vibrant green color scheme lesser than any other “Dunkman” sneaker as it is only featured on the tongue border and logo.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier II is one of the better “Dunkman” sneakers because it featured additional, personal LeBron accents besides the Electric Green\/Mean Green color scheme. It contains a map of Akron, Ohio, and features the location of Hickory Road where James grew up.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sadly, we didn’t receive an original “Dunkman” Nike Zoom LeBron VI; however, Nike decided to release a “Dunkman” Nike Zoom LeBron VI in the low cut form. It definitely serves as the sneaker with the biggest branding attributes in this series, as an enlarged “Dunkman” logo rests on the side panels. In the midst of the Nike Zoom LeBron VI craze (20 or more colors), Nike found time to create the best and most sought-after colorway of the Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier III model. Although LeBron’s Soldier line does not get as much attention as his signature line, this was one of the few Soldier colorways that grabbed sneaker enthusiast’s attention.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The “Dunkman” colorway of the Nike Air Max LeBron VII is arguably the best colorway of the James’ seventh signature sneaker. While the majority of the “Dunkman” sneakers contain a predominately white or grey base, this pair contains a mostly black base with the Electric Green hints. Is this the best sneaker in the “Dunkman” series to date?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although these do not officially own the “Dunkman” label, its recognizable colorway leaves no choice but to call it a Dunkman-inspired sneaker. This Nike Air Max LeBron VII Low is the latest sneaker in the “Dunkman” series to release.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Over the weekend, we received our first look at the Nike LeBron 8 “Dunkman”. Much like the “Dunkman” Nike Air Max LeBron VII, this pair features a full-length, Electric Green Air sole unit. This time around, multiple shades of grey flywire and suede work together on the upper. What are you preliminary thoughts on this upcoming sneaker?<\/p>\nNike Zoom LeBron II “Dunkman” PE<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/p>\nNike Zoom LeBron II “Dunkman” ‘Two Hands’<\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nNike Zoom LeBron II Low “Dunkman” Goodwin Sports Management PE<\/h3>\n
Nike Zoom LeBron Low ST “Dunkman”<\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nNike Zoom LeBron Soldier “Dunkman”<\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nNike Zoom LeBron III “Dunkman”<\/h3>\n
Nike Zoom LeBron III Low “Dunkman” PE<\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nNike Zoom LeBron IV “Dunkman”<\/h3>\n
Nike Zoom LeBron V “Dunkman”<\/h3>\n
Nike Zoom LeBron V Low “Dunkman”<\/h3>\n
Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier II “Dunkman”<\/h3>\n
Nike Zoom LeBron VI Low “Dunkman”<\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nNike Zoom LeBron Soldier III “Dunkman”<\/h3>\n
Nike Air Max LeBron VII “Dunkman”<\/h3>\n
Nike Air Max LeBron VII Low “Dunkman”<\/h3>\n
Nike LeBron 8 “Dunkman”<\/h3>\n