Ross Dwyer With the upcoming NBA season right around the corner, it’s almost time for a new crop of Nike signature basketball silhouettes to hit the market. And who better to lead the charge for the Swoosh Brand than LeBron James? The most recognizable — and arguably most liked — player in the NBA today, LeBron has transcended sport to become a cultural icon, and his new “Fresh Bred” LeBron 16 is a shoe fit for a king. Boasting a new lower-cut construction and a full Battleknit 2.0 upper, the red and black kicks feature a large embossed lion graphic on the heel, complete with red eyes inspired by LeBron’s piercing stare in Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals versus the Boston Celtics. The full-length Zoom cushioning unit from the LeBron 15 returns — slightly modified to work with new, more supportive outriggers — and the outsole boasts a red Dunkman logo on the heel, a classic embellishment that dates all the way back to LeBron’s first signature shoe in 2003, the Nike Zoom Generation. As the market between lifestyle and sport continues to blur, the LeBron 16 is a perfect fit: a shoe that offers both peak performance and suave style, so you’re covered no matter if you’re in the court or the streets. Check out Where To Buy lists for both men’s and grade school sizes below — and get ready to grab your pair this Thursday.
Nike LeBron 16
Release Date: September 20th, 2018
$185
Color: Black/University Red
Style Code: AO2588-002 (men’s)
Style Code: AQ2465-002 (GS)
Style Code: AQ2467-002 (TD)
Where to Buy: Nike LeBron 16 (Men’s)
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Where to Buy: Nike LeBron 16 (GS)
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- Foot Locker10am ET
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- Finish Line10am ET
- Dick’s Sporting Goods10am ET
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