By now, you have probably already seen some of the leaked sample photos of the Air Max LeBron VII, and the reaction from most seems to be that they’re looking better with every new set of pics. This new colorway sports a black upper and patent leather toe with red accents and a white outsole and Flywire. For a shoe that many people initially pegged as too plain, these latest looks have the Air Max LeBron VII looking anything but.
Aside from the addition of the Flywire, which will make this the lightest LeBron shoe yet, the full-length Air Max sole unit not only improves comfort, but also adds something to the appearance of the shoe. You can check out some more looks at the shoe and we’ll be sure to keep you up on the latest Air Max LeBron VII news.
Comfort Revolution
Nike’s first basketball-specific Nike Max 360 air sole is designed and engineered for the multi-directional movements of the modern basketball player. This basketball-specific air sole contains 80 percent more air than the previous full-length unit for ultimate comfort. The air sole is strategically contoured with a thinner forefoot and deeper heel placing cushioning where it is needed most.
Moving upward from the court floor, the insole and upper of the shoe match the mid-sole’s innovation. The seamless integrated bootie not only makes for a comfortable ride with no irritation, but also provides the lockdown support basketball players covet. Nike Flywire technology, first introduced in the highly successful Nike Hyperdunk, provides support without adding unnecessary weight by integrating tensile fibers with a minimal use of materials. Its crisscross lineage not only provides basketball specific stability, but also creates a diamond pattern that LeBron has asked be integrated into his signature footwear and apparel lines each year.
Heritage
The Nike Air Max LeBron VII pays homage to the sport of basketball and reflects the personality of LeBron. On the outsole, five flex grooves represent the five players on the court while 23 stripes in the midsection represent LeBron’s number. The outsole also features a 3D decoder key which, when the shoe is rotated, displays LeBron’s credos – Passion, Fearless, Tradition, Community, Family, Loyalty – and other call-outs from his life.
Additionally, the seven Nike Flywire strands on the tongue of the shoe represents the Nike Air Max LeBron VII as the seventh shoe in the signature series. This same call-out is repeated with the V-shaped metal eyelets on the top of the shoe and Roman numeral II embossed directly underneath it.
Craftsmanship
The Nike Air Max LeBron VII is constructed with a full-grain leather upper and patent leather throughout, giving it a plush feel and luxurious aesthetic. The goal was to bring the highest quality detailing to LeBron’s latest shoe, and this is evident throughout due to its superior design. The Nike Air Max LeBron VII was made for the basketball player who is looking for cushioning and strength with a sense of style.
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BELOW ARE THE CURRENT LISTINGS FOR THESE KICKS ON EBAY:
[If kicks below are a random assortment, desired kicks are not currently available on eBay.]
July 7th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
not bad, but still a no for me
July 7th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
this color is hot.. love air max..max out!
July 7th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
BY FAR the best LBJ shoe yet, im waitin to get my hands on a pair of the white and red ones but these arent bad either, i hope theyre good for hooping
July 7th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
the VII’s may end up being better than expected
first
July 7th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
first… Mane them bitches going if u dnt like these joints u fired and ur app needs to be terminated. I cant wait til they drop hope they come out around nov. When them 12s and space jams and the kgs com out
July 7th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
I love these shoes. I thought the Lebron VI were my favorite shoe of all time but these might just take the cake. Oh, I cannot wait for these to release! My feet are begging for a pair of these!!!!!!
July 7th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
str8 fire!!!!! best looking lebrons yet if u ask me!!!!!!!!!!
July 7th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
they look exactly like the air jordan XXIII
July 7th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
nike zoom bb2 with air soles.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
wow!
July 7th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
these shoes look like the hypermax n the lebron VI their nothing special fuck lebron
go lakers!!!!!!!
July 7th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
these shoes look like the hypermax n the lebron VI put together their nothing special fuck lebron
go lakers!!!!!!!
July 7th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
im waitin on the White Black and Red colorway
July 7th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
well jb tried gotta give’em credit 4 tryin but naaa these ain’t workin
July 7th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
fuck yall last couple dudes these are hot better than any kobe shoe holla @ me HOOD
July 7th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
These go mad hard
July 7th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
jhood don’t start your career ain’t never poppin off homie & these sneakers,they iite nuttin special D-BLOCK!!
July 8th, 2009 at 1:15 am
lol you peeps crack me up… Still aint feeling them. The V and VI look better
July 8th, 2009 at 1:17 am
these are the reason why your summer’s hot.
July 8th, 2009 at 1:18 am
mmmm pass. lebron vi = best looking lebrons, lebron v = best lebrons for ballin’. these are just eww. what’s with the metal v’s on top of laces? pretty sure the shoes are ‘lebron vii’. too plain, no flare and there’s no lion face. SUCKS!
July 8th, 2009 at 1:22 am
hey jhood i bet money u r alittle gurl on the inside wit a name like that n if u look the new lebrons have the flywire like the kobes n the hyperdunks which the VIIs r jus another look a like so get off lebrons dick fo real n get a job so u can get some real shoes
July 8th, 2009 at 1:28 am
oh i forgot fuck the cavs i mean the fags
GO LAKERS!!!!!!!
July 8th, 2009 at 1:56 am
griffey max?
July 8th, 2009 at 4:04 am
These look like a hybrid of AJ 23s and 11s
July 8th, 2009 at 8:58 am
CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN Best LBJ YET! cant go wrong with a FULL BUBBLE!!!!!!!!
July 8th, 2009 at 8:59 am
throw in a swoosh, flywire, and a max air sole and Luke is on point
July 8th, 2009 at 11:47 am
they look like a pir of old school griffeys, jordan XVI’s, and hyperdunks. might be a nice hooping shoe. but not a shoe to rock.
July 8th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
gotta have em! the toe box and soles remind me alot of the jordan 16’s. these are the first ones i saw which really said “buy me”. i still want the LeBron 6’s which were originally supposed to come out. the ones that look like they were made from foamposite material.
July 8th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
this will be the only lebron im actually gonna wear! you know its gonna be light with all the cushion!
July 8th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
the AJ16’s emulated it’s toebox to look like the 11’s…
These are hot.
July 8th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Dope. griffeys mixed with j11 and j23. I was going to cop the soldiers but im just gon wait and get these.
July 9th, 2009 at 7:44 am
nike junk, can’t come up with anything else better, air max and jordan copy.
July 14th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
they have the XX3 profile…not a fan of air max but I’ll try ‘em on
October 10th, 2009 at 11:08 am
these are the nicest shoes that lebron has ever made. these shoes just shit on all of the hyperdunks. kobe is gonna have to step up his game to beat these ones.