Nike LeBron 23

[lynchpin33]

SMH, line was known for 22 years for MAX cushioning (AIR) and impact protect and this is where we are now. Would be interesting to know what Bron's personal pair are going to have cushion wise.

 

[spiderjericho]

Uncharted and the Chosen ones definitely. Miami Twice look like team disco lol

 

[GrizzlyAnimal]

Two purples would’ve been nice

 

[Dr.BlasterCombo]

The pattern on the upper was not a good choice. Some you can tell are crowns, others look like lipstick lips

 

[pharaohrache]

SMH, line was known for 22 years for MAX cushioning (AIR) and impact protect and this is where we are now. Would be interesting to know what Bron's personal pair are going to have cushion wise.

I’ll agree here, JUST ZoomX is a litttttle disappointing as it’s already something done in a non-sig (GT Cut 3 and Turbo) and halfway on the more recent Ja 3. Introducing Zoom Air/ZoomX combo before the GT Cut 4 does made more sense to me.

I’m excited to try it out nonetheless as I haven’t touched ZoomX performance wise yet especially with a legit carbon fiber plate underneath.

And for the record it wasn’t MAX air until the 7s. Then it was just the 8 and 9/9 Elite that had a Max unit that went away until the 17 really, then again 18 and 19. So really just 5/6 models (if you count the one Elite and not counting lows) right?

 

[jacktown83]

I’ll agree here, JUST ZoomX is a litttttle disappointing as it’s already something done in a non-sig (GT Cut 3 and Turbo) and halfway on the more recent Ja 3. Introducing Zoom Air/ZoomX combo before the GT Cut 4 does made more sense to me.

I’m excited to try it out nonetheless as I haven’t touched ZoomX performance wise yet especially with a legit carbon fiber plate underneath.

And for the record it wasn’t MAX air until the 7s. Then it was just the 8 and 9/9 Elite that had a Max unit that went away until the 17 really, then again 18 and 19. So really just 5/6 models (if you count the one Elite and not counting lows) right?

The 10 and the 16 had Zoom Max Air..

 

[sneakergameinsane]

Brons pair probably gonna be an improved 11 set up lol

 

[sneakergameinsane]

DOUBLE

 

[mister friendly]

No real Air unit? Just foam in the LeBron 23? For a $210 flagship shoe, you'd expect innovative tech that sets it apart from the competition. At that price point, consumers deserve more than recycled cushioning. Especially when you can get setups like ZoomX in other Nike Basketball models for less, what’s the incentive to spend more? Premium price should mean premium performance amd right now, that gap just isn’t there.

 

[noblekane]

I wish the purple is on both shoes instead of it being a mismatch.

i wish they would do something wild and make the mismatched be random feet so you could be forced to buy two pairs to make a matching set. i dont know why a shoe company has never done this.

would be pretty fun hunting down a left and right gold and a left and right purple

 

[noblekane]

zoomx is outstanding in nikes running shoes and the air jordan sig line.

but im wondering why they chose drop in? maybe so lebron can have his own personal drop ins if he feels the zoomx is too soft?

 

[Sharpshoeter13]

Fire

LeBron 23 Official Images — NIKE, Inc.

The LeBron 23 and its signature apparel collection pair Nike’s industry-defining technology with deep storytelling, paying homage to the Forever King’s unparalleled contributions to the game.

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Maaaan! These are nice.

Hopefully one of the 23 colorways could mimic the Lebron XIs “King’s Pride.” Definitely one of my fave Lebrons growing up!

 

[Kobekobe]

SMH, line was known for 22 years for MAX cushioning (AIR) and impact protect and this is where we are now. Would be interesting to know what Bron's personal pair are going to have cushion wise.

I’m guessing his personal pairs won’t have a drop in so he can wear his orthotics.

 

[pharaohrache]

The 10 and the 16 had Zoom Max Air..

Yeah and so did the 15 but I want to just point out specifically MAX Air sneakers, no Zoom. Those two (three with the 15) all had majority Zoom units with a few Max pillars for stability. It wasn’t even that visible in the 16.

 

[mister friendly]

It will only be cool if you can customize different cushion set ups.

 

[Patchenhz]

 

[RustyShackleford]

So Ross Klein's team did these and not Jason Petrie?

 

[Dr.BlasterCombo]

Zoom x is good but it is a completely different feel than other setups. It’s not inherently “better” than everything. For me personally, it gives me a sinking feel I don’t always want. I prefer the snap zoom and basic foam gives me.

 

[lynchpin33]

I’ll agree here, JUST ZoomX is a litttttle disappointing as it’s already something done in a non-sig (GT Cut 3 and Turbo) and halfway on the more recent Ja 3. Introducing Zoom Air/ZoomX combo before the GT Cut 4 does made more sense to me.

I’m excited to try it out nonetheless as I haven’t touched ZoomX performance wise yet especially with a legit carbon fiber plate underneath.

And for the record it wasn’t MAX air until the 7s. Then it was just the 8 and 9/9 Elite that had a Max unit that went away until the 17 really, then again 18 and 19. So really just 5/6 models (if you count the one Elite and not counting lows) right?

Let me clarify what I meant by MAX, I meant as far as what Nike offered in their basketball menu of hooping shoes until the GT Jump came around. Brons were always the model that had the most air cushion no matter how it was implemented, whether it was Zoom Max, Regular Air Max, Double Stack Zoom in the 5's etc.

 

[RustyShackleford]

 

[pharaohrache]

Let me clarify what I meant by MAX, I meant as far as what Nike offered in their basketball menu of hooping shoes until the GT Jump came around. Brons were always the model that had the most air cushion no matter how it was implemented, whether it was Zoom Max, Regular Air Max, Double Stack Zoom in the 5's etc.

Ohhh, got it. My fault, I see what you mean now.

 

[lynchpin33]

I’m guessing his personal pairs won’t have a drop in so he can wear his orthotics.

Same thing I am thinking, with some type of Air cushioning implemented, that obviously won't be available to the general public.

 

[MoneyAmeer]

 

[NToweG]

The shape looks good

 

[kingjay718]

I wish the purple is on both shoes instead of it being a mismatch.

This! SMH. Or drop those and do a black and gold to satiate the Laker faithful.