NBA All-Star festivities are only two weeks away, and Nike has big plans to celebrate its athletes. While we know of multiple signature sneakers dropping around the event and even a PE edition of the GT Hustle 3 for Victor Wembanyama, an ultra-limited set of signature sneakers is joining the lineup as part of a Black Label collection. This includes a pair for LeBron James on his LeBron 22 silhouette.
Luxurious materials grace the silhouette, swapping out the typical leather or suede construction for a mixture of faux croc skin and black pony hair. The latter of the two materials is on the Swoosh cut out on the lateral side that wraps back to the heel and takes over parts of the medial midfoot. The black look is contrasted by metallic gold details on the tongue, the left hosting a Nike Black Label logo and the right featuring LeBron James’ crown logo.
Another hit of Black Label branding is found on the lateral collar, with a small tab for the collection featured, while the left pair comes with a numbered label indicating that the pair is limited to 1,984. The luxe feel continues onto the sockliner, where LeBron’s crown logo is subtly debossed into the mesh material. Below, the midsole, containing a Zoom Air unit, Cushlon 2.0 foam, and a Zoom Turbo unit, has its Swoosh logo made up of an iridescent material. The black rubber outsole finishes the design with a blue Swoosh painted near the toe.
The Nike LeBron 22 Black Label will release on February 14, 2025, though exactly how the drop will go down is a mystery. Considering it is limited to 1,984, expect a SNKRS drop and maybe a small release in or around the San Francisco area for NBA All-Star. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is $210. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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