“LeBron put them on, jumped up about four to five times, stopped and said, ‘These are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn,'” Cooper told the Swoosh in 2012 about James’ initial reaction to the model. According to Nike, the shoe’s designer, Aaron Cooper, told James he would design “the most comfortable basketball shoe” the baller had ever laced up.

It’s the first shoe in his storied signature line, it was loaded with the time’s top tech (including Air Zoom in the forefoot and Nike Air in the heel) and the aesthetics were on point. James’ first shoe is also the one his fans, and diehard sneakerheads, seem to love the most. Aside from signature shoes, Nike has produced the less expensive Soldier and Witness looks.īelow, FN runs down the signature shoe history for one of the best players to ever step foot on an NBA court.

Nike has been on James’ feet for all of the baller’s major milestones including his three NBA titles (and three Finals MVP Awards), four MVP Awards, 15 All-Star Games and his Rookie of the Year win in 2004. Tia Mowry Works Up a Sweat in High-Waisted Leggings & Colorful Nike Air Max Sneakers

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