Key Details
- The all black weartest sample is limited to 50 pairs and will not be sold.
- The upper is KingKnit, a triple layer Flyknit build Nike calls its lightest LeBron yet.
- Cushioning pairs a drop in ReactX midsole with Zoom Turbo and Zoom Air units.
Nike Basketball handed the Nike LeBron 24 “Black” weartest sample to invited creators in Beaverton, and only 50 pairs exist. The details are reported and have not been confirmed by Nike, which has not announced a release date or price for the LeBron 24; Nike has not announced a release date or price.
The LeBron 24 is the next signature shoe for LeBron James, and the Nike Basketball gathering gave the first close look at the build. The earlier “Lunar New Year” colorway had already surfaced in official images.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
Nike LeBron 24 “Black” Weartest Sample
Colorway: Black
Price: TBA
Release Date: TBA
Status: Reported
Nike LeBron 24 “Black” Weartest Sample Design
The sample is all black, the standard blacked out treatment for weartest pairs. It does not preview a retail palette. The upper uses KingKnit, three layers of Flyknit that Nike describes as the lightest in the LeBron line. The sole unit sits lower than on most recent LeBron models. Underfoot is a drop in ReactX midsole backed by Zoom Turbo and Zoom Air units.
Will the Nike LeBron 24 “Black” Weartest Sample Release at Retail?
No. The sources say this sample will not be sold. It was made in a run of 50 pairs, with a portion going to guests at the Beaverton event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Nike LeBron 24 Lower Than Recent LeBron Models?
The sources describe the sole unit as somewhat low profile, a departure from much of LeBron James’ earlier work. Cushioning is still part of the build.
Who Received the LeBron 24 Weartest Sample?
Nike Basketball invited several basketball creators and other representatives from the game to Beaverton. They received pairs from the 50 made.
Will Retail Colorways of the Nike LeBron 24 Follow?
The sources say retail colorways of the LeBron 24 are expected to follow. No retail colorway has been detailed beyond what has already surfaced.
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