Nike LeBron 8 Retro

[WASHED KING]

Is that list based on performance or looks?

Mainly nostalgia.

9's were the first shoe that I bought after getting my first job, shoe I wore when I made the varsity basketball team, got my first girlfriend lol. It just brings back memories.

7's I just like the way they look the most out of all the Brons, I love the flywire and the big air bubble, and the swoosh right in the middle of the shoe.

8's unlocked the hypebeast in me. Never had OG South beaches but I had the sprites and solars. Got the retros SB's I wish they had the same color as the Og's but I'm still happy with my two pairs.

I was too young when the AZG first released to get a pair let alone care. 10's were cool almost like a blend of the 8 and 9 but they didn't quite have the colorways the previous 3 models did.

And XX's are just the next Bron after those 5 that I actually like the appearance and performance of.

 

[James_O]

Is that list based on performance or looks?

Look wise I’ve gotta go with the 9’s, they are just so iconic. But performance wise it’s the XX’s hands down

 

[greekgator]

I gotta say, 12 yrs later and the 9 ddoesn't have the same vibes as it did back then. I still dig it but I don't LOVE it. I think a big part is the fitment issues and 180 air. With all the new colorways that were released with the retro 8, it just made the 8 that much better to me. The 8 and 4 I don't think can be topped. The 4 design wise is frigging iconic.

 

[WASHED KING]

I'm just very upset with Nike we haven't gotten a China 9 retro, or a Cannon. I sold mine assuming we would get them again after the retro 7 run.

 

[greekgator]

Give it time. It looks like Nike is jumping around bt models. Cannons were by far the best 9.

 

[spiderjericho]

9 definitely had the colorways.

I like the minimalism of the XX. Brons are usually big and bulky. The XIs were cool too (probably the best WT) it was just the snug and lack of give from the posite. The Xs had some nice details and were bouncy tanks.

 

[WASHED KING]

Give it time. It looks like Nike is jumping around bt models. Cannons were by far the best 9.

Yeah I'm still holding out hope. I like to play in my Lebrons from time to time so I don't want to buy an OG pair at this point.

 

[WASHED KING]

I saw some CRAZY Nike ID's of the 10's though.

People really were in their bag when those hit Nike ID.

 

[greekgator]

Some cannons fo yo ***

 

[greekgator]

Funny thing is is I had 2 pairs initially. 1 from Footaction on release day and a second from Oneness on a restock. Sold both via Flightclub, regretted it and bought this pair on ebay in 2018. Lol.

 

[WASHED KING]

Taking everything in my soul not to be the slightly used pair on my ebay watchlist for $180.

Feb has so many heavy hitters I'm saving $$$

 

[greekgator]

I still have my MN 9s too. LOVE THOSE. I'll post a pic of all my Lebron 9 tees tomorrow.

 

[WASHED KING]

Sole seperating on my MN's. Played in them until I couldn't anymore in undergrad.

Think they're in my parents house somewhere

 

[greekgator]

The swooshes on my pair are peeling, oddly enough.

 

[l knicks fresh knick l]

Love the 8's 7' 4's 10s the most..

I also like 16 and 17's also.

 

[ultimatecam]

canons are fire but the summit lakes, the mangos, the Big Bangs, the swingmans,chinas, hard to pick a 9 man. His best looking shoe no question.

 

[ultimatecam]

Honestly the 9 elite could have been the 10 and they could have used the actual 10 as the 11.

 

[dgoins1]

My old 9 collection

 

[WASHED KING]

My old 9 collection

Look at the variety of flavors. Hard not to be a favorite.

 

[dgoins1]

Look at the variety of flavors. Hard not to be a favorite.

Loved 9’s especially on court with the padded ankle

 

[truenike81]

The only 9s I really like was the elite I passed on all cw except the free gums

 

[spiderjericho]

I mean…it was cool they did the WTT and BB and the Palmers. But they really fumbled with the pink fur balls and the mid South Coast.

 

[dgoins1]

Game day decided to break these out

 

[T0INE]

My old 9 collection

The 9s are among my favorite Brons.

Still have my Freegums, BHMs, and Miami Nights.

 

[greekgator]

These need ironing but I don't feel like doing it atm lol. I also have the MN "Air to the Throne" Tee but can't find atm.