Evolution of Lebron James: The Shoe

It hasn't been every single shoe, but since the first pair of Lebron's that came out a little over 9 years ago, I have been a fan. I began year one though, with the Lebron 1's. A very comfortable shoe to my liking, but not nearly supportive enough for my ankle. Despite that, it was my second favorite pair of Lebron's to play in.

Next up was this exact pair of the Nike Zoom Lebron III. I had the white with gold trimming, and they were some clunkers. By far one of the heaviest shoes I have ever played in. In addition to that, they way the shoe lace holes were designed, they would cut your shoe strings causing them to rip in the middle of playing. Not my favorite pair to play in, but I dont recommend a pair while wearing some jeans.

The Lebron 6's were not only my favorite Lebron made shoe to play in, it was my favorite basketball shoe I had ever played in. Not only did they have comfort, the durability was just what I needed on the court. It have me the support and sustainability that I wanted in a shoe. Although many people had said they were too heavy to play in, I disagree, stop making excuse and get the job done. Plus, I wasn't a big high-flyer anyways.

After the best, the worst seems to be right behind. The Nike Zoom Soldiers III in my opinion should not have been let off the assembly line. I know a shoe is bad when I go out to practice in them one time and decide immediately that never again will I play basketball in them. It wasn't the design that was the problem, it was how narrow the shoe was. It should never feel like your pinky toe is about to fall off should it?



After 8 years in the league it seems that Lebron's legend is continuing to grow on and off the floor. The Lebron 9's look to be the best shoe of his yet. It combines the durability along with the comfort, and light weight to compete with the best shoes on the market. I will let you check the rest out yourself.