Quick Facts
- The Nike LeBron NXXT Gen by JuJu is a new Nike LeBron silhouette designed with help from USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins, marking the first time another athlete has teamed up with King James to shape the Nike LeBron James NXXT Gen line.
- We first saw the debut Silver Lining colorway of the Nike LeBron NXXT Gen by JuJu on the NBA court on LeBron’s feet, and now, we’ve got a closer look at the design and tech specs behind the co-crafted silhouette.
- Stacked with two Air Zoom units in the forefoot and a full foot of Nike React foam for comfort, the upper combines a leather base with a TPU support structure to perfectly match JuJu’s explosive game.
- The Nike LeBron NXXT Gen By JuJu Silver Lining will be released Summer 2026
Two of Los Angeles’ biggest names in basketball are coming together to roll out a first-of-its-kind new Nike Basketball shoe set to take LeBron’s sneaker legacy to another level. The Nike LeBron NXXT Gen by JuJu is a new Nike LeBron silhouette designed with help from USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins, marking the first time another athlete has teamed up with King James to shape the Nike LeBron James NXXT Gen line.
“Working with LeBron to co-create a first is wild,” Watkins said. “It’s built for my game, my story. Shaping something to share with the next generation of hoopers means everything.”
We first saw the debut Silver Lining colorway of the Nike LeBron NXXT Gen by JuJu on the NBA court on LeBron’s feet, and now, we’ve got a closer look at the design and tech specs behind the co-crafted silhouette. Stacked with two Air Zoom units in the forefoot and a full foot of Nike React foam for comfort, the upper combines a leather base with a TPU support structure to perfectly match JuJu’s explosive game.
“JuJu is a great ambassador of today’s game, and this shoe gives her one more tool to chart her own path on and off the court,” LeBron said. “Nike footwear has been another way for me to share my story with athletes and fans around the world, so it’s exciting to share the NXXT Gen platform with JuJu for a shoe that will inspire a new generation of hoopers to put in the work and believe in themselves.”
The Nike LeBron NXXT Gen By JuJu Silver Lining will be released Summer 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $170. For all the latest Nike LeBron news and JuJu collab info, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.
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