The Nike LeBron 20 is a drastic departure from what we’ve come to get used to in the King’s models. The upper is fully knitted, and it’s a low cut. The midsole is full-length Cushlon that feels amazing and comfortable. Inside that midsole is a forefoot Zoom Turbo unit and a heel Zoom Air unit. Sounds familiar? Yes. It’s close to the setup of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro.
The only caveat is its price. $200 isn’t a small price to pay, especially for technologies that have already been available for quite some time. Still, it’s a fantastic performer. Read the full review.
We have already seen many different colorways of the Lebron 19. LeBron first teased the shoe in a black out colorway during the Lakers pre-season, and since then we have seen a “Tune Squad” version, an “Animal Instinct” version, a “Bred” colorway, and several others.
Overall, the Nike LeBron 18 is almost a beast. Are they bad boys? Yes. The cushion is simply amazing. Traction is solid too. However, they do have some lateral instability and a stiff, annoying tongue.
But the shoe’s plush cushioning and fantastic bounce do something that isn’t easy: justify the shoe’s $200 price tag. Read the full review.
The Nike LeBron 18 was released in September of 2020. The 2020-21 season LeBron averaged 25 ppg, 8 rpbg, and 8 apg, was named to the All-Star team and the All-NBA second team. The Lakers were coming off a championship season in 2019-20, and were not able to replicate their success. They racked up 42 wins and made the playoffs, but fell to the Phoenix Suns in the first round.
Released in September of 2019, the Nike LeBron 17 is a very solid shoe, with some excellent features and other not so great ones.
The cushion is clearly the highlight of the LeBron 17, the materials and lockdown are great, and the traction is the biggest drawback. Read full review.
The Nike LeBron 17 was LeBron’s first signature shoe as an LA Laker. This would be the season in which LeBron would play the least games. During the 55 games he played in, he averaged 27 ppg, 8 rbpg and 8 apg, he was named to the All-Star team, as well as the All-NBA 3rd team. The Lakers had a rocky first season with LeBron and missed the playoffs that year.
The Nike LeBron 16 is one of the best LeBron models ever. The shoe’s build accommodates most types of players, a key difference from previous LeBron signature shoes.
The Nike LeBron 16 fixes most of the issues found in the LeBron 15, an almost-great shoe. In the LeBron 16, you’ll get better traction, a more stable midsole, more responsive cushioning, and a more contained upper.
The LeBron 16 is versatile enough that it will suit any play style on the court. The shoe simply handles everything thrown at it and is one of the most fun shoes in the LeBron signature line. Read the full review.
LeBron had another very successful 2017-18 season. He turned in personal averages of just about 28 ppg, 9 rbpg, and 9 apg, was named to the All-Star team, won the All-Star MVP, was named to the All-NBA first team and made it back to the NBA finals. The Cavs would ultimately fall to the Golden Stae Warriors in 4 games, and it would be LeBron’s last season in Cleveland.
The Nike LeBron 15 is a shoe with some excellent features and some lackluster ones. Materials and fit are highlights while the cushion is the best Nike has offered in years. The stability, however, was a concern and makes you feel a bit tippy on court.
If you’re willing to sacrifice lateral stability in lieu of cushion, then you’ll enjoy the LeBron 15 immensely. Read the full review.
The Nike LeBron 15 was LeBron’s 3rd signature shoe during his second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During the 2016-17 season, LeBron improved his personal numbers to just about 26 ppg, 9 rbpg and 9 apg. The team broke 50 wins that season and made it to their third straight finals appearance, but this time would lose to the Golden State Warriors. LeBron was again named to the All-Star team and to the All-NBA’s first team.
The textile upper of the Nike Lebron 15 allowed Nike to create a large number of highly personalized colorways. Two of the biggest standouts were the “Nike Shox BB4” colorway and the “Miami Vice” colorway.
The Nike LeBron 14 is a bit inconsistent, but not a bad shoe. Impact protection and overall mobility are two really great features. Forefoot stability and overall containment upon lateral moves are two features that Nike needs to improve upon. The traction was good, but not excellent, as the shoe tended to accumulate dirt after some time on court.
This model is best suited for smaller players that want or need impact protection while still being able to move freely. The shoes will also cater well to bigger, mobile players. Read the full review.
The Nike LeBron 14 was the shoe LeBron used to bring the city of Cleveland their first NBA title. During that 2015-16 season, LeBron averaged 25 ppg, 7 rbpg, and 6 apg, was named to the All-Star Team, to the All-NBA first team and was awarded the Finals MVP.
The Nike LeBron 13 is an excellent on-court performer, although they might not be everyone’s favorite aesthetically
Traction and cushion are two of the shoe’s main strong points, as are the materials. The materials are an improvement on the Nike LeBron 12 and offer a well-balanced combination of flexibility, mobility, and support. They’re lightweight, despite how bulky they look. Read the full review.
The Nike LeBron 13 was the first shoe LeBron wore in his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron formed his second super-team back in Cleveland, playing alongside Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. The King’s homecoming was as successful as you could hope for. LeBron averaged 25 ppg, 6 rbpg, and 7 apg, he was an All-Star, and he was named to the All-NBA first team. The Cavs improved from 33 wins to 53 and made it all the way to the NBA finals, where they feel to the Golden State Warriors.
The Nike LeBron 12 is a well-rounded performer on the court. The shoe’s best features are its fit and materials, which provide a ton of support, but not much ventilation.
The traction is also above average on the LeBron 12.
The LeBron 12 would be the last signature shoe LeBron would wear as a Miami Heat. That 2013-14 season was another great season for Bron, who averaged just about 27 ppg, 7 rbpg, and 5 apg. He was named to the All-Star team, to the All-NBA Defensive second team, and the All-NBA first team. The Heat made it back to the finals, but this time fell to the San Antonio Spurs in 5 games.
The Nike LeBron 12 wasn’t a particularly popular model among NBA players, but Nike did release a bunch of different colorways to the public. The most iconic was probably the “Heart of a Lion” colorway, and of course, the “SVSM” was one of the cleanest versions of the shoe.
The Nike LeBron 11 is a great shoe that needs ample time to be properly broken in. Once the shoe conforms to your foot, it provides a ton of cushion, a perfect fit, and lots of support.
The Nike LeBron 11 is one of the best shoes in the line, with tons of tech, and a futuristic look that many enjoy.
The Nike LeBron 11 was released during the 2012-13 season. At this point, Lebron was in his 3 seasons with the Miami Heat. He had an amazing season with averages of 27 ppg, 8 rbpg, and 7 apg. The Heat racked up 66 regular-season wins and would end up taking home the NBA Championship. LeBron was of course named to that year’s All-Star team, as well as the All-NBA first team and the All-NBA first defensive team, the league MVP and the NBA Finals MVP. Not bad.
The Nike LeBron 11 was easily the most technologically advanced shoe that year. It featured a drop-in midsole and a Foamposite style upper that provides a great fit and great support. It wasn’t the most popular model that year, but they dropped in a wide variety of colorways, none cooler than the “cosmic orange” colorway.
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