Nike Air Zoom Generation<\/a>, incorporated a newly developed foot-forming soft foam to deliver on the promise made to him by designer Aaron Cooper that the shoe will be “the most comfortable shoe” he has ever worn. The Zoom LeBron VII introduced the first basketball-specific Max Air 360 Unit to add enhanced cushioning to the lightest offering in the line at the time. The LeBron 9 was the first sneaker to infuse Flywire technology into Hyperfuse construction. The latest model, the LeBron X, is the first basketball sneaker to feature Nike+ technology and to have visible full length Zoom Max cushioning. With so much technology debuted on LeBron sneakers, one can only wonder what else is to come. \n<\/p>\nThe LeBron Series Proved that Jason Petrie is One of the Best Designers of this Generation<\/h2>\n As popular as the first six Nike LeBron sneakers were, the shoes did not necessarily fly off the shelves. That all changed when Jason Petrie jumped on board as lead designer of LeBron’s seventh signature. With the new addition of Air Max cushioning, Petrie added a sense of style that was missing from the previous models, and allowed the shoe to transition to be a lifestyle shoe for those who do not necessarily play sports. The LeBron VII was the first in the line to be created in dozens of colors, including some that never went on sale and others that still go for twice their retail value on the resale market. Though the LeBron VII ushered Petrie into prominence, his hand in designing the Nike LeBron 9 (pictured holding “China” version above) made him an absolute star. The combination of high performance, great colorways, special editions, and heightened style made the shoe an all-time favorite, and is the gold star on Petrie’s design resume.<\/p>\n Nike Air Max LeBron VII\n
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The LeBron Line Was the Most Customized Ever<\/h2>\n Custom sneakers have carved a serious space in the sneaker game. The artists behind the best custom jobs have followings, and some are commissioned by celebrities to make them a pair. No shoe has even come close to being customized as much as LeBron’s sneakers, namely the LeBron 9 and X. Low tops and P.S. Elite varieties have become canvases for quality work as well. What is it that makes the LeBron so desirable to artists? We aren’t exactly sure, but we are glad they are inspired and are sure there will be plenty more to come.<\/p>\n
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Player Exclusives Reigned Supreme<\/h2>\n LeBron has been spotted in a plethora of kicks on court that are not available on the market, such as the black suede LeBron X PE he wore yesterday against the Celtics. With the booming popularity of Instagram over the past year, The King showcases even more colorways of his signature that we have no way of getting our hands on. We tend to think that at some point, a number of these PEs will release. The pair he scored his 20,000th point in would be the object of many fans’ desire, and the unreleased colorways we have laid our eyes on over the years would be received with welcome wallets if they were to drop. Don’t be surprised if some sort of “Iconic Moments” package comes after his retirement. Which PEs would you purchase if they released?<\/p>\n
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Certain LeBrons Will be Considered the Best Basketball Shoes of All Time<\/h2>\n Is the Nike LeBron X the best basketball shoe to date? The best basketball shoe ever? It’s possible. The innovative technology, advancements in materials, and comfort have made the sneakers the on-court shoe of choice for many athletes. Couple the multiple color choices with the option to create your very own colorway on NIKEiD, and there are not many drawbacks to the LeBron X. Previous LeBron models are worn off-court as often as any basketball shoe to date, and players play in every variation of LeBron offered, such as the LeBron 8 V2 Low, LeBron 9 P.S. Elite, LeBron 9 Low, and the various Zoom Soldier models. At only 28 years of age, James’s career has plenty of years left, and plenty of time to add to his sneaker legacy.<\/p>\n
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“Last Game” Sneakers Will Be A Collector’s Item<\/h2>\n Almost every sneaker colorway comes with a nickname. Attaching that nickname to a specific moment in time, such as with the Air Jordan 14 “Last Shot” or Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game,” can transform a regular sneaker into a must have in the minds of many. No way can we predict that LeBron’s last game will come close to rivaling Jordan’s, but we can predict that special edition sneakers will be made to commemorate the day. We are also sure that those particular shoes will be atop our must have list upon release. \n<\/p>\n
The Signature Line of the Greatest Player of All Time?<\/h2>\n The subjective “greatest player” debate is one that will never see an amicable conclusion. Most people just agree to disagree. LeBron’s name has been mentioned in this argument for quite a while now. Either people say he is already an all-time great, or that he is destined to be one. There is no doubt we are seeing one of the greatest players to pick up a basketball in this generation. Once it is all said and done, many will tell their kids the story about the Nike LeBrons being the signature shoe of the greatest player to ever play. \n<\/p>\n
LeBron’s Signature Line was Better Overall Than the Jordan Line?<\/h2>\n Is this possible? Could there ever be a better signature line greater than the vaunted Jordan line? Many believe it is possible. The Jordan line has been kept alive by the retro releases of previous models. Until the impending release of the Air Jordan XX8, the anticipation of Jordan signatures had all but died. Also, Jordan team sneakers and variations do not typically do as well as the numbered Air Jordan releases. On the contrary, LeBron is only on his tenth signature shoe, and some are already considered classics among the sneaker community. All of the shoes in the LeBron line, not just the Nike LeBron, have seen a fair amount of success, and it does not seem to be slowing down any time soon. Will it reach the stratosphere of Air Jordans? That is a question that only time can answer, but it is not out of the realm of possibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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