LeBron James’ signature shoe line has been pretty hit-or-miss throughout his career.
We’ve seen it so many times before. At certain points, he’s had the best looking signature basketball line out there. Other times, Bron’s shoes have looked like space boots with how big and bulky they are.
The LeBron 20 was good, though. Really good. So, with the next NBA season slowly but surely creeping up on us, everyone was waiting to see what James’ 21st signature shoe would look like.
Luckily for us, James was kind enough to give the internet a sneak preview of his sneaker on Instagram. And I’m pleased to report that, yes, these look pretty good.
.@KingJames gives us a first look at the Nike LeBron 21 👀
Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/EU6jYbxnpA
— B/R Kicks (@brkicks) July 28, 2023
There’s definitely a bit of a Kobe 4 vibe to these sneakers. For those of you who don’t know, here’s what that looks like.
Nike Kobe 4 “Philly” set to return Summer 2024 🐍💫 pic.twitter.com/AcOuS8qjZ7
— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) July 20, 2023
The resemblance is there. While that can be bad if done incorrectly, these seem to be solid. While we haven’t seen more colorways or official pictures, people were still quick to give their opinion on these sneakers.
Luckily for James and Nike, the feedback was mostly positive. Though, many people also pointed out the Kobe thing.
These might be the first pair of Bron’s I buy since the 9s https://t.co/kJEmlTnHcA
— Myck Miller (@MyckMiller) July 28, 2023
these will be fire in the black and gold https://t.co/bRtxoiwfzA
— nafsi kuu (@nileroots_) July 28, 2023
I see he got the blueprint from them Kobe’s https://t.co/nE9piyqLrI
— AJ (@ajgreen003) July 28, 2023
These junts super aite https://t.co/qVBJxFtXBg
— It’s Dutch (@BTMDutch) July 28, 2023
They look like some Kobe’s but in like em https://t.co/zn1lNcZqXX
— Dre (@DT33RD) July 28, 2023
LeBron switching up styles. Kobe vibes 🐍 https://t.co/gNCmaN8W82
— rock (@bncards_2019) July 28, 2023
Looks like some Kobe’s https://t.co/FDf8pDeNJ5
— Coach Ellison 🏴 (@coachellison_) July 28, 2023
These are cleaaaan https://t.co/PRGCyi474U
— Tel Aviv (@ThaboFK) July 28, 2023
Looks like a Kobe but I’m In https://t.co/kyC8voiyU6
— State Champ Stef 3X (@OneFo_BeLo) July 28, 2023
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/vVq1dyHQs4
— Cashmere Jones (@CashTheDon) July 28, 2023
