With a new season comes an all new LeBron James signature shoe. The LEBRON 8 is built on a basketball specific Max Air 360 unit combined with Flywire technology with lightweight comfort and lockdown control.
The design:
The lion on the front-side of the tongue represents LeBron’s “King James” alias. The numbers 828 represent the 82 regular season games and the 28 playoff games. The Swoosh design was moved back on the LEBRON 8 towards the rear of the shoe, ending on unique spoiler loop, to symbolize LeBron’s speed on court.
The specs:
Functional detailing in the perimeter of the outer sole provides flexibility while representing LeBron’s personal inspiration points: deep cut forefoot flex grooves provide an optimal range of motion, and lightweight multi directional herringbone pattern specifically designed for first steps and his quick cuts.
Midsole compression molded Phylon interface works in concert with Max Air 360 cushioning to help guide through the footstrike and further enhance the ride. Max Air 360 unit was designed for ultimate cushioning and impact protection. The alternating formation of the laces eye row was created for better fit, with a top eyelet to provide enhanced lockdown through dual pull design, shaped like the number 8.The fully integrated, seamless mesh innersleeve provides breathability and comfort. Outsole geometry combined with X Flex design decouples the heel to displace force and pressure. The dual density molded internal collar foam provides elevated lockdown and comfort. The height differential between the collar and heel has increased, which results in better lock down and more Achilles flexion. The structural TPU injected frame around Flywire technology, delivers ergonomic zonally-designed support, for lightweight lockdown only where needed.
