HOT or NOT? : Nike LeBron IV's in Black

by Atma Brother ONE on Sep 18, 2006 12:30 AM PDT in Fashion

The famous Nike Air Jordan line runs 21 deep with some of the flyest kicks of all time. Nike has been desperately trying to push LeBron James as the marketing successor to Michael "Air" Jordan with the heavily hyped L23/ King James shoe and clothing line. In trying to push a rugged, light, swingman shoe, Nike has had some fairly awkward designs. Here's a review of the first three Nike LeBron's (photos: PickYourShoes.com):

LeBron I's: Nike Zoom Generation		At least these Hummer-inspired kicks don't guzzle gas.

Nike Zoom LeBron II		These look too heavy to be part of the Zoom line.

Nike Zoom LeBron III		Just a very strange design.

Thanks to Sole Redemption here's a sneak peak at the unreleased Nike LeBron IV's in Black:

Sturdy, stylish, innovative design or cheap plastic with suede trim?

Are you feeling this year's LeBron's? Cast your vote in the comments and post your fashion thoughts.

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The Nike LeBron IV's in Black are...

HOT!

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NOT!

36 votes

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Ew

They look like Crocs.

RUN FOYLE, RUN!!!!

by Zorgon on Sep 18, 2006 5:21 PM PDT reply actions

lebrons

i like the the first three but those new ones suck. you better be joking that lebron is coming out with those

by travisl212 on Sep 18, 2006 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

The Zoom Lebron 2's were great shoes.

Laser detailed upper, zoom air in the heel and forefoot for active guards, bulletproof styling, and the inner mesh is also very breathable and comfortable.

The shoe also has great traction and is super durable to withstand indoor as well as tough blacktop outdoor play.

The III's are the heaviest of the line actually.

Previews on the nike.com designer blogs with red/white/black colorways look much better and show nice signature details of the shoe such as WITNESS running down the carbon fiber of the heel counter. The all black ones there are noted as being "Darth Vaders" compared to some all white ones being "Stormtroopers." Don't ask me though, I didn't nick them.

Its also rumored to have the Foamposite tech also which hasn't been around in a while. Most notably being on the Penny Foamposite 1's. The foam molds to your feet for tons of support.

Hot! Don't sleep!

5 PF's =/= 1 Antawn Jamison

by back2back51s on Sep 18, 2006 11:29 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks!

Man, you def got your ear to the street in the kicks scene! The Lebron IV's look much better in the colorway you posted. When I first saw them I thought Penny Foamposite's too.

back2back51s- always feel free to drop the latest on the kicks in the Community Discussion (diaries). Pictures, your own HOT or NOT's- whatever you want. It's all good.