Overview

• LeBron James wore an all-black wear-test prototype of the Nike LeBron 23 during a recent training session, marking the first public glimpse of the low-top silhouette.
• The prototype’s two-layer construction and lower ankle cut echo elements seen in the Nike KD 16 while incorporating an extended midsole shaped like James’s crown logo.
• Nike has not announced a release date, and the LeBron line customarily debuts at the start of the NBA season with several colorways to follow.
• This model upholds James’s unbroken streak since 2003 of annual signature releases under his lifetime Nike contract, one of only three such deals the company has signed.
• Design tweaks toward a lighter, more flexible shoe reflect Nike’s evolving emphasis on comfort and performance in its LeBron line.