LeBron James Gives First Look at the Unreleased Nike LeBron 22
NBA superstar LeBron James has the longest-running signature sneaker line of any active athlete, and as expected, this achievement will be extended with the release of his latest model.
On Friday, James took to Instagram Stories to reveal the first look at the upcoming Nike LeBron 22. “Conduct a wear test! “XX2 on the way!” James captioned the teaser image of his 22nd trademark sneaker for the Beaverton, Ore.-based sportswear brand.
The teaser does not provide much details about the style, but it does confirm that the pair will continue to use a low-cut silhouette first seen on the Nike LeBron 20. James’ photo depicts a black-and-grey colorway with a marbled-like design on the top, the tip of a huge Swoosh logo on the lateral side, and “XX2” branding on the front of the toe’s rubber outsole.
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LeBron James teased the Nike LeBron 22. Credit: @kingjames.
According to a Sneaker Files leak from March 2024, the Nike LeBron 22 will be produced as an officially licenced collaboration with the board game Monopoly. None of the parties involved have confirmed that information.
EXCLUSIVE: First Look at the Nike LeBron 22! This pair will be a partnership with Monopoly. https://t.co/eABHx7ucK4 pic.twitter.com/LfBTrhnsVo
EXCLUSIVE: First Look at the Nike LeBron 22! This pair will be a collaboration with Monopoly! https://t.co/eAbHx7ucK4 pic.twitter.com/LfBTrhnsVo
— SneakerFiles.com (@sneakerfiles) March 26, 2024
— SneakerFiles.com (@sneakerfiles), March 26, 2024
Along with his Nike LeBron 22 teaser, James debuted another unreleased sneaker Saturday in Las Vegas during the Aces’ game against the New York Liberty. LeBron, along by his wife Savannah James, agent Rich Paul, and NBA stars Damian Lillard and Bam Adebayo, laced up a pair of Union’s upcoming Nike Field General collaboration. That pair is scheduled to be launched on June 27.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 15: Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks, Rich Paul, Savannah James, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers watch a game between the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Liberty beat the Aces 90-82. NOTE TO THE USER: User fully acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User consents to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Licence Agreement.
On June 15, 2024, Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks, Rich Paul, Savannah James, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers watch a game between the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Source: Getty)
The release date for the Nike LeBron 22 has not been disclosed, however early leaks indicate a Holiday 2024 launch window with a projected retail price of $180 in adult sizes and $140 in youth sizes.
