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The 2005-2006 season was a significant year for James, culminating in his much-anticipated playoff debut against the Washington Wizards, the Cavs\u2019 first playoff appearance in nearly a decade, a game LeBron played in his pair of Zoom LeBron IIIs. James was masterful throughout the first-round series, leading the Cavs to two one-point overtime victories over the Wizards including a triple-double of 32 points\/11 rebounds\/11 assists in Game 1 and a series-high 45 points in Game 5. LeBron fans were treated not only to a spectacular performance by LeBron, but also his signature kicks as well.<\/p>\n
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Debuting on November 12th, 2005 at an original retail price of $125, the Zoom LeBron III came fully loaded with cutting-edge mid-2000s basketball technology including a large-volume full-length Zoom-Air unit, exterior straps along the upper for increased movability, a carbon-fiber shank plate, Pebax \u201cfoot-bucket\u201d support shell for maximum stability, and a rubber outsole featuring deep, longitudinal grooves for improved traction. From an aesthetic perspective, the sneaker resembled that of a high-tech army boot made of superior materials and design cues, the perfect combination, intersection, and balance between sport luxury, durability, and performance.<\/p>\n
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More colorways of the Zoom LeBron III were released which exceeded that of the previous two models combined in order to cater to a large consumer base, allowing for increased versatility and both on and off the court. Limited-edition, friends and family versions such as the 2006 All-Star Game in Houston, Dunkman, Area Code (with LeBron\u2019s area code 330), Four Horsemen, Remix, Birthday, 2006 Olympics, and others were produced which command a premium today.<\/p>\n
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After a 12-year hiatus, the Zoom LeBron III will soon make its return in retro form. A black\/gold colorway in addition to a Christ The King (CTK) version \u2013 an original 2006 friends and family limited release colorway – are set to receive the retro treatment sometime this year much to the delight of hardcore LeBron fans worldwide.<\/p>\n
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James and his sneakers have truly transcended the game of basketball by virtue of his larger-than-life personality and, most recently, his humanitarian efforts at creating the I Promise School. After much anticipation, Nike\u2019s Zoom LeBron sneaker vault has finally opened once again for this iconic and highly-anticipated silhouette that surely will not disappoint.<\/p>\n
The Nike Air Zoom LeBron III: The Chosen One\u2019s sneaker of choice.<\/p>\n