Co-Sign. IVs are very overrated and the IIIs are underrated. The Lebron sig. is really the only one I look forward to each year, so I think theredoing pretty good.
I love the look of the III's, but they are easily the least comfortable of all the Lebrons. I'd have multiple pairs if they didnt hurt so much aside from that, I've liked pretty much all the Lebron product until after the IV's dropped. I really havent liked any of the footwear afterthose...the V's, Soldiers, and ST's. The V lows look promising though
II- AZG- 20.5.5-Soldiers- III-IV.......................................................................................................... V
What about the Lebron IVs didnt push the envelope? Although I am slightly let-down by the Vs, I have to say that performance wise and design wise, Nike has done well with Lebron
The Lebron IV's are the best looking IMO but when I balled with the shoe, it felt heavy on my foot. Disappointed with the Lebron V's especially thefirst release. Have to see the black/crimson colorway.
i think the first lebrons was a dissapointment but things got brighter after the II's...... then the III's came lebron been shining ever sence
I think the 2s were nice and the 4s had good quality there were just heavy. I havent tried on the 5s yet and i think they look boring but double stacked zoomand foam makes em seem like they 'll be pretty good for ballin.
I like all of the Lebrons but dont you think they should of put the Lebron man on the shoe by now just like nike did with the tongue of the jordan V's
I gotta disagree with this statement and your statement that all of Lebron's sig. shoes thus far have been disappointing. Kaczalas can vouch that I am aKobe collector so my love for the Lebron isn't anywhere close to that of the Kobe line. With that said, I have to say that the Lebron line has been farfrom disappointing. The Lebron II, which I've been trying to get a pair (11.5 or 12) for a decent price, is awesome. Although I have not had the pleasureto wear them yet, aesthetically they are a great step back to the look of the old school mid tops and reading the many reviews out there perform very verywell. My first pair of Lebron's were the IV's and although they are heavy I have to say that they by far are one of the most comfortable shoes I haveworn. The cushioning is incredible and your foot feels protected under the foamposite body. The V took the safe route in my opinion but still looks good. Iknow I'll get it eventually, not anytime soon. Regarding your statement that Nike doesn't put out anything riveting anymore, I have too disagree. I have to use the Air Zoom Kobe II for this one. Niketook 1.5 years to research and develop this shoe. What they came up with was something not only sleak and aesthetically pleasing but something that had neverbeen done before. They incorporated True Nike Free, with Zoom Air and a Carbon Fiber Shank Plate something that has NEVER been done before in a basketballshoe, not to mention the 1 piece upper. I don't know how much more riveting Nike can get, when they have created a basketball shoe that has pushed thetechnological envelope. Honestly, I don't think the IV pushed the envelope much. They were the first nike sig. to use foamposite in years, other than that nothing else reallypushed technology or design.
I have high hopes for the VI. Seems like the even numbered lebrons look great, while the odd numbered lebrons are garbage. II & IV > AZG, III,...................................................................................................................................................................V
I's - didnt like II's - didnt like IIIs - looked nice, comfortable IV' - VERY comfortable, style not for everyone V - ehh...
The first ones were boring, non sig worthy IMO. The 2's were ugly at first but a few colorways looked OK. The 3's were repulsive, seriously. Hideous.Looked like some damn Jordache kicks from the late 80's. The 4's were decent, saw them today for like $50 but I just don't think they're goodfor causal wear. The 5's suck, plain and simple. They look like a take down version of a real sig shoe. I'm talking purely from an aesthetics standpoint, I don't play ball. I think Nike and the NBA are in deep trouble hitching their wagons to this good but not spectacular player who's quiet boring to watch. I don't see himgetting non basketball fans interested in the NBA based on his style of play and lack of charisma.
The quality on the LeBron line is excellent. The shoes from the 2 on are damn near invincible. The durability is unmatched. These have been dragged through an entire Canadian winter, worn almost daily, and they're still fresh as hell. 2>3>5>AZG>4
I actually like the LeBron II the best. It was the lightest shoe that he came out with. The rest seemed pretty heavy on the feet. Don't you guys agree?
I still don't think a single person has agreed with me thus far, but that's ok. I guess there's just something I don't understand and Idon't know if anyone on this board is going to help me understand it. I used to be the biggest shoe freak ever. It all started in fourth grade when my momwouldn't allow me to get the Air Jordan XI's. The following year, I was allowed to get the XII's for Christmas and that's when the shoe hobbyofficially began. This hobby was maintained until just about my 20th birthday in 2006, so it lasted a good ten years! I would have to say that my departurefrom the "shoe game" is partly due to maturation on my part, but mostly due to the fact that I don't find any of the current shoes all thatappealing. There must have been other people that felt the same way (probably before I even came to this realization) and I think Nike picked up on this, whichis why I think retro's came about in the first place. Nike was trying to appeal to the people that weren't entirely satisfied with their currentproducts. I'll admit that the XX3's have caught my attention given that they will be the last Air Jordan and I'm also excited about the FP1'sbeing retro'd since they are my favorite balling shoes, but I can't guarantee that I will purchase either of them. Well, I don't know what else tosay. Most of you have probably not been into shoes as long as I have, so your expectations might not be as great. And those that have, maybe you didn'tvalue the shoes from the late 90's like I did. But anyway, I guess I'm happy if all of you are pleased with the Lebron's and all of Nike'sother shoes as of late. All I can say is, there must be something wrong if a long-time "shoehead" like myself cannot appreciate them just the same.
I wouldn't say dissappointed, but I do hate the inner bootie fit. AZG (I still want the First Games) 2 That inner bootie was a blower. 3 They were kinda bulky, but the lo's were on point. 4 I was against the Foam (I love the Foams by the way ) material on them but they grew on me and I think they are the best as far ascomfort and stability. 5 I'll have to wait for a FTL 50% to cop me a pair becauseLeBron's price point is off the chains.
Not dissappointed at all. The AZG didn't appeal to me. The II's are a throwback to 90's Nike style and I rocked them till the Zoom fell off. The III's are ill, black/gold colorway is best. The IV's are next level with so much attrention to detail. The V"s--I haven't had a chance to cop, but those navy joints are dope.