As LeBron enters his 20th season, he started to think about the future of his Nike signature line and with the help of his sons, Bronny and Bryce, crafted a sneaker with the future generations in mind. The result was a radically different take on the main LeBron series with its low-cut build. LeBron’s staple knit build returns from his heavier midcut silhouettes making this one of his lightest and most supportive sneakers of his illustrious career.
Fit
The knit on the LeBron upper offers up a snug, purposeful fit, even more so than his previous knit models. If you’re buying them for basketball purposes SoleSavy Director of Video Tony Mui recommends going up a half size especially if you intend on playing with Nike Elite socks.
Comfort
The additional carbon fiber plate in the midfoot adds an extra layer of support for the arch of the foot quite unlike any other basketball shoe out there. The Zoom Air throughout the midsole offers a supremely comfortable ride.
Comparisons
Since its often compared to Kobe’s shoes in terms of style, we compared it with the Kobe 6 Protro Grinch and found that the LeBron 20 has more toe space where as the Kobe 6 is more narrow. The carbon fiber shank in the heel also made it feel more supportive. The Kobe 6 Protro is a highly regarded basketball shoe so with this level of comfort the LeBron 20 might be one of the best Nike Basketball sneakers on the market.
When compared to an equally modern shoe like the KD 15, the LeBron 20 still offers many improvements. While the KD15 fits great the snug fit of the LeBron 20 makes it feel like part of your foot with its maneuverability. The KD15 has a great and responsive cushioning system but the cushioning of the LeBron 20 is tailored to absorb impact when LeBron is landing from one of his thunderous dunks with its extra thick Zoom Unit in the heel.
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