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For the most part, low-top LeBron shoes have been easily overlooked over the last few years, but the Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low easily proved that low-top variants of the original ‘Mid’ models are strong enough to stand on their own – at least for now. Here’s a first look at the Nike LeBron 9 Low, and right off the bat you can distinguish the glaring differences between the Mid and Low; for starters, the Low utilizes a lightweight injected Phylon midsole with full-length 360 Air Max, while the Mid features the Zoom/Max Air system. The upper features Hyperfuse construction with a lightweight mesh tongue, a full inner sleeve, and synthetic overlays for structural integrity. What it doesn’t feature is the unique micro-weave material on the ankle panel.
Now that you’ve seen the Nike LeBron 9 Low, would you have liked to see full-length Max Air on the Nike LeBron 9 Mid, or perhaps the the Zoom/Max combo on the Low? It’s all a matter of individual tastes, and we won’t have the luxury of a nice side-by-side comparison between Mid and Low until Summer 2012, when the Nike LeBron 9 Low makes its official debut. Continue reading for a first look at the Nike LeBron 9 Low and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for more updates on LeBron James’ ninth signature Nike shoe. via xclusive_sole.
48 Responses to “Nike LeBron 9 Low”
September 7th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
So gross, lmfao just turreble!
September 7th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
better than the hightop imo
September 7th, 2011 at 7:34 pm
also look tooo much like the bb low
September 7th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
they look like a bulky running shoe but maybe they just need that perfect colorway
September 7th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
These look like the down syndrome version of the lebron 8 lows.
September 7th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
hyperfuse looking….they look better than the high
September 7th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Garbage! The 7's and 8's were much better shoes. These look like they're only meant for the court.
September 7th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Both are still ugly as fuck…
September 7th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
not bad
September 7th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
i like these alot better than the highs, but still overall easy pass.
September 7th, 2011 at 8:03 pm
this came out of nowhere lol , this shoe is okay but compare the lebron 8 and the lebron 8 v2 low this cant even come close im sorry to say but visually this is a step down in the lebron line it will take a really nice colorway to make this shoe bett
September 7th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
theese look better than the regular high top ones.
September 7th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Better then the high tops. Worse then the V8 low tops.
September 7th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
nice, and yes the 9 should have a full length air sole, but you have to ascend, so i aint mad at the design
September 7th, 2011 at 8:29 pm
These Look Way Better Than The High Tops Cancel The Other Version This Is WAY Better Nike Good Job on Clearing The Ugliest LeBron's I Ever Seen
September 7th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Not bad I need to see more colors
September 7th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
So much better than the highs
September 7th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
i like these a whole lot more than the high tops, my only question is why they went to a full length air unit on the bottom and didn't stick with the 180 unit that's on the high tops.
September 7th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Wayyy better than the high!
September 7th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
lows look better imo, don't like the signature on the tongue tho
September 7th, 2011 at 9:10 pm
Much better.NIke listen to us sneakerheads and skip the high top version or at least trim the ankle.
September 7th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
yur a teible spela! LOL!
September 7th, 2011 at 10:18 pm
the hi top was already bad but jus making the ankle smaller and calling it a low top is jus pathetic nike
September 7th, 2011 at 10:35 pm
LOOKS LIKE THE LEBRON 7S LOWS AND AIR MAX 360 BB LOWS…… NO VARIATION REALLY
September 7th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
dont like it, i knew the IX wouldn't look right as a low
September 7th, 2011 at 11:07 pm
I like these… ALOT
September 7th, 2011 at 11:09 pm
So what if it looks like the 360 BB lows, these look def better than them high-cut ones (the ankle support on the highs made it look ridiculous in a bad way IMO)
September 7th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
I'm just going to wait and see for a good colorway. I'm not too prejudmental on kicks. You never know bro.
September 7th, 2011 at 11:16 pm
i actually like these, i would buy that exact pair right now to ball in
September 7th, 2011 at 11:17 pm
Way better than the high, but still ugly. Only thing that sells it better is the 360 air unit.
September 8th, 2011 at 12:31 am
Love um, & love the highs. Wish they would have done the 360 air unit on highs now though.
September 8th, 2011 at 12:36 am
These are better than the highs. Plus that Air Max 360 sole is like a perfect fit on these.
September 8th, 2011 at 1:55 am
way better looking then the highs
September 8th, 2011 at 2:32 am
fucking ugly, you have to be a lebron dick rider to like these.
September 8th, 2011 at 3:31 am
High, low, mids.They still look ugly AF in my opinion.
September 8th, 2011 at 4:01 am
your spelling is much more terrible…
September 8th, 2011 at 5:51 am
Well given that they are BALL shoes…y'know…
September 8th, 2011 at 5:59 am
aa wasted opportunity in my opinion. They should have went with the forefoot zoom/heel 180 combo iv been waiting on them to put that tech into a low top shoe to BALL in. People seem to forget these ARE ball shoes. maybe well get a v2 that will hopefully have the 180/zoom combo, be easier to obtain than the 8v2 lows, and have better construction than just the fuse upper which I'm not a fan of. Nike need to bring out a low zoom/max combo ball shoe. Zoom on its own isn't suitable for everyone. Max on its own isn't suitable for everyone. No heel cushioning at all isn't suitable for ANYONE! Get a grip Nike some people actually still wear BALL shoes TO BALL IN!
September 8th, 2011 at 6:26 am
lebron's career and sneaker line has been all downhill since the season he was rocking 7's
shame
September 8th, 2011 at 7:57 am
Still love the High Tops but these look fantastic. Looking forward to seeing them in the UK soon
September 8th, 2011 at 9:14 am
wow, people are really supid and heavily feeding off the hype. these look exactly like 8 lows which you loved but these are ugly?
September 8th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
look better than the tops in my opinion
September 8th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
just wait shoebacca..they got the colors..people will freak and hype will build instantly upon seeing some of the colors they have coming for the low…they are sick
September 8th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
Tough. LeBron Hyperfuse? I'll take it.
September 9th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
Keep in mind Lebrons are baskteball shoes , not shoes to knock out in . Dumbasses.
September 10th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
i really like these though
September 27th, 2011 at 10:28 am
These r DOPE! In the right color these r gonna be fire!
October 26th, 2011 at 6:01 am
i think they are ok, a better colorway will change a lot of minds