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As the season goes on, the wear and tear of going all out on a nightly basis can take its toll, so it makes perfect sense to gradually lighten the load by taking some weight off your feet. We already saw this last year with the LeBron VII PS, a stripped down version of the Air Max LeBron VII designed to be a more lightweight version for the late season push. This season, Nike will introduce the LeBron 8 V2, a modified alternative to the primary LeBron 8 model that features a Flywire-infused Ashiko-like shell with large perforations beneath for some added breathability.
The overall shape and design is pretty similar to the original version of the 8, but the majority of the upper has been replaced by the lightweight translucent shell, with a diagonally placed heat-bonded toe cap standing out as the only real change to the basic design. Even the Flywire placement mimics the shape of the LeBron 8 V1, so keep reading to check out a ton of great detailed images and see for yourself. And if you need yours early, there are some early pairs up for grabs from MarqueeSole.
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October 17th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
BEUATIFUL!!!!!!!
October 17th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
how it shoot if it's plastic?
October 17th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
the 8's are a FLOP
October 17th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
I wonder what shoes Lebron will be wearing when the season starts?
October 17th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
i want to see some more colorways
October 17th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Niceeeeee (fab's voice)
October 17th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Mos def a lighter shoe for performance with similar design to v1. The new smooth material takes away the clunklyness. Good job nike engineers and retro the vis uptempo zooms alpha projects-)
btw…Lebron + Hype = $$$$$$$
October 17th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Looks like some expensive Hyperdunks!
October 17th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
NICE!!!!!!
October 17th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
i think somewhat, somehow it resembles the 7 hares in a way… i dunno, maybe it's just me.
October 17th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
now this is more game-friendly compared to the very bulky original version. but which one is more expensive?
October 17th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
ok then nice!!!!!
October 17th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
im lovin the brons this year
October 17th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
these are pretty sick. But I'm not sure how it can handle Lebron. I'm not sure how reinforced the "translucent shell" really is to handle Lebron game to game. There may be one day it rips during the game, let alone practice. Gametime is when it counts and it looks like he may plow through these unknowingly. But these look sick. Very Very different. I Like.
October 17th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY better than the "regular" lbj 8
October 17th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
OMG (white girl voice)……………………..
October 17th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
dope! 7s and 8s are some super dope shoes
no sneakerhead can look at this the silhouette the tongue the materials and still hate
October 17th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
ill cop
October 17th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
You know what? These are the shoes he wore this summer at his academy, but they were all black.
October 17th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
freshest lebrons ive seen.
October 17th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Most likely the Black/Red first release but you never know he may have the same thing in a V2.
October 17th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
These aren't bad. I don't know if it would work for me on the court because I would rather the V1's but I can see some smaller guys wearing it. I can see Nate Robinson rocking a pair of All white this season.
October 17th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Nice design but I don't think these would hold up on the courts. For the average baller I'll give these 12 wears max…then they're done
October 17th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
fire…………………
October 17th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
these probably for the post season…im guessing.
October 17th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
thoes are siiiiick! love them they look almost casual like kickin shoes
October 18th, 2010 at 12:33 am
i thought that same thing! from the front it reminded me of them
October 18th, 2010 at 1:55 am
likin these more than the 1st 8
October 18th, 2010 at 3:14 am
sickest pe of the year. copped for sure
October 18th, 2010 at 3:38 am
They'll crease and crumple just like all Lebrons do after the V.
October 18th, 2010 at 5:42 am
Don't feel the black 360 air unit …
October 18th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Not a bad looking shoe per se. But I won't even give these a second look. Lebron 7 lows are the only Lebrons I like.
October 18th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Horrible, just like every other Lebron shoe.
October 18th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Lebron going to miami only opened the door for endless bred cways.
October 18th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
they look like the 8's covered in flywire…well they look like the 8's covered in a mosquito net.
October 18th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Not sure about the Air Unit….Black??
October 19th, 2010 at 12:01 am
I WORK FOR FOOTLOCKER IN NYC WERE NOT GETTING THOSE WHERE CAN I GET THEM FROM AND WHEN DO THEY COMEOUT
December 10th, 2010 at 6:38 am
TaoBao, they're coming my way already. Can't wait.
February 6th, 2011 at 5:49 am
got mine yesterday, really comfortable for basketball