LeBron James and Nike Basketball ceremoniously arrive at his 23rd signature sneaker.
Nike is introducing the LeBron XXIII, an innovative game shoe that honors the unparalleled career of the Forever King while fueling the rise of future generations.
The new silhouette pairs Nike’s industry-defining technology with unmatched storytelling that pays homage to 23 stories of greatness. Each story reveals a piece of the legend and the man behind it. One way that innovation and narrative converge: the Crown, a LeBron-only symbol that doubles as a technological feature within the shoe.
“The LeBron XXIII reflects the deep partnership I have with Nike, pushing the limits of design and innovation to create a new signature shoe that powers my game and tells the story of my career,” says LeBron James. “Over two decades later, we’re still going strong, inspiring the next generation with a shoe that’s made for greatness.”
For nearly a quarter-century, Nike has partnered with LeBron to push the boundaries of sport science, innovation and design to fuel his performance atop the game, empower the next generation of hoopers and inspire athletes around the world. The LeBron XXIII is the latest signature silhouette built in that image, channeling the Forever King’s insights into a game shoe designed to help him, and the athletes who follow in his footsteps, impacting every play and possession all season long.
For the first time in LeBron’s signature lineage, the LeBron XXIII features a full-length ZoomX drop-in midsole, delivering responsiveness and game-changing court feel. The drop-in midsole, made of Nike’s lightest and most responsive foam, pairs with a new Crown Containment System that delivers stability for high-force movements.
A carbon fiber shank beneath the midsole and containment system provides torsional support to further accentuate power and speed, and a dynamic, multi-directional traction pattern improves grip for quick cuts. All the while, a lightweight engineered upper and soft interior lining offer standout comfort and breathability, keeping athletes cool as the game heats up.
LeBron’s journey is recreated through 23 legacy-defining stories- told through unique colorways that reflect the milestones he’s achieved throughout his career. The Uncharted launch colorway, for example, commemorates LeBron’s milestone of becoming the first NBA player to score more than 40,000 points. The second colorway to become available, Miami Twice, recalls his back-to-back NBA titles and Finals MVPs, while the third style, The Chosen One and the One Who Chose, celebrates him and his son, Bronny, becoming the NBA’s first father-son duo to play for the same team on October 22, 2024.
The LeBron XXIII launches globally via nike.com and select retail locations on October 3. Additional colorways will become available over the coming months.
