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When pics of last year’s Nike LeBron 8 model first showed up in the standard black/red/white inline colorway, reactions were mixed and it wasn’t until the wildly popular South Beach edition that the masses started to change their tune in regards to the shoe. So far, early response to the Nike LeBron 9 has been similar to the last go-around, but we all knew it was only a matter of time before we got a look at the “energy” colorways sure to draw some additional excitement from the sneaker world. Here we get our first look at the “Miami” edition of the LeBron, featuring a Miami Hurricanes inspired colorway with a combo of green and orange further electrified by Volt accents. Stay tuned for more pics and info coming soon, and be on the lookout for more on the Miami LeBron 9 in the upcoming issue of Sneaker Freaker. For now, take a better look after the jump and let us know what you think.
UPDATE: It has been brought to our attention that the color inspiration for the shoe is not from the Miami Hurricanes, but actually derives from an Air Force base training camp event held last year. More info on that and further LeBron 9 specifics coming soon.
55 Responses to “Nike LeBron 9 ‘Miami’”
September 13th, 2011 at 9:20 am
Might need to switch the laces up. Not sure what to think yet though
September 13th, 2011 at 9:25 am
I'm excited to see what people will say about the long reviled lebron 9 this time
September 13th, 2011 at 9:25 am
Pass…Not crazy about this colorway.
September 13th, 2011 at 9:25 am
Weak colors, weak shoe.
September 13th, 2011 at 9:30 am
EHHH BUT THE COLORWAY IS PADMA ( SO BUTTERY)
September 13th, 2011 at 9:30 am
okkayyy. Getting them.
If you don't like them then don't!
Just getting them because in my opinion they look fresh as hell.
September 13th, 2011 at 9:36 am
Thank you based lebron
September 13th, 2011 at 9:44 am
Ugh Ninja that's disgusting word to J.Cole
September 13th, 2011 at 9:47 am
man i cant wait to get em on
September 13th, 2011 at 9:47 am
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i thought these were the worse shoes to possibly come out….but this cw has changed my entire perseption smh…damn u nike lol
September 13th, 2011 at 9:48 am
Uh Oh, now watch some of cats jump on the band wagon with this color and by the end of the season a total shift. These are still no 8's but I love em anyway.
September 13th, 2011 at 9:49 am
These r dope but they are no south beaches i still will b in line for these jiggas….hopefully funkytown will get them
September 13th, 2011 at 9:51 am
These are WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY BETTTER than pre-heats.
September 13th, 2011 at 9:56 am
one of the laces are upside down. not feelin the 9's…
September 13th, 2011 at 9:57 am
hmm bet they'll make v2's again
September 13th, 2011 at 9:57 am
Probably won't achieve no where near the amount of fame that the south beaches did but I see these being a hot commodity depending on the rarity..?…overall I like the shoe, I'd cop!
September 13th, 2011 at 9:58 am
I like them. They're not gonna be as sought after as the south beaches but it's still a really nice concept. More photos please…..
September 13th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
You sound stupid son, go to you're room!
September 13th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Real nice color way just an ugly shoe …but. Kno it probably makes up 4 it in the performance department
September 13th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
these are really starting to grow on me
September 13th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
still not a fan…but better c/w than the original pre-heat ones. need more pics to give final decision but 7's and 8's are still WWAAYYYYY more dope
September 13th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
The Lebron 9's will be HUGE just like the Lebron 7's, just like the Lebron 8's, and so on…They will be retroed in many years to come, they will become classics. This shoe is HOT EFFING MAGMA…IN EVERY FREAKIN WAY…I need these, and I need just about every other Lebron 9 that drops, cannot wait. Thanks.
September 13th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
These should've dropped this summer.
September 13th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
only f#ckin w/the 9 lows unless they make an outstanding colorway. this is ugly
September 13th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
I miss the Lion tongue
September 13th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
i cant even force myself to like these
September 13th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Still hideous, no colorway will make dis shoe look good 2 me, just my opinion tho.
September 13th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
The tongue is definetly not catchy as the 8s.. but I am sure that nike could pull out with some dopeass colors.. like we thought the 8s were ugly in first appearance then with the south beach came out… our eyes flashed with misconception.
September 13th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
All you dueche licks talking shit on the 9's are kicking themselves now. This happens every year.
September 13th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Can't wait for the blackout Lebron 9s
September 13th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
i have never seen AN UGLIER SHOE. you are such a b*tch if you spend 150$ on these
September 13th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
they look like some doritios n guacamole. smh.
September 13th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
Nice Canes colorway.
September 13th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
worst ball kicks ever they look like acgs TRASH! lebrons 7s was the hottest lebrons ever then they just fell off
September 13th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
still looks like a basketball shoe that CANT be rocked casually, but more so for strictly hoopin in… therefore id pass.
September 13th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Nah son, they might be way more obtainable but not way better. It's a good lookin sneaker tho, regardless of the new colorway…
September 13th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Half of Jordans out are much uglier. Your sight is impaired.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
THESE ARE #ILL…IM DIGGIN THESE..NORMALLY DONT LIKE #LEBRONS..BUT THESE ARE
#SICC2DAFLOOR..
September 13th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
like a quagmire cw or sumtin….
September 13th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
whack whack whack whack whack . FOR THE LAST TIME NIKE , IF YOUR GOING TO MAKE SOMEONE A SIGNATURE SHOE, STOP TAKING CUES FROM SHOES THAT DONT SALE OR LOOK LIKE ANYTHING !!!!!!!!!!! WHACK WHACK WHACK WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP THEN I WILL SHOW YOU SOME ATTENTION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 13th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
Nike Just Quit Yall Messing Up The Jordan Brand But I Refuse to let Yall Mess Up Some Lebrons 1-6 Ehhh I didnt really Care Because I Never Focused On Lebrons Then But The 7's Was Just Perfect Than The 8's Blew Me Away I Fell IN Love With LeBrons And Now These Tasteless Shoes Pass I'll Just Wait Till The 9 Lows Come Out Or Just Waste My Money On Some Messed Jordans Nahhh Imma If Nike Dont Make Any Great Shoes Other Than The Air Max Line I Will Start To By OG And Certain Retros From 04-85
September 13th, 2011 at 4:26 pm
I think low tops of these would be pretty nice, these are probrably great hoopin shoes tho.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
still a no maybe the v2's will look will look better, im feelin the low tops though
September 13th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
they already showed a low colorway
September 13th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
How are these even close to being called Miami? The green is nowhere near the canes green and organe aint even flashy besides the laces… Like the shoe still but dont call it Miami..
September 13th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
Can we start a petition to ban facsimile autographs from shoes? Or is Nike on crack thinking it is "cool"
September 13th, 2011 at 6:35 pm
Preach!
Size 12.0 will be in my closet.
September 13th, 2011 at 7:40 pm
It's the Miami Dolphins colorway fools, not the Canes. idk why they are being called the miami hurricanes colorway.
September 13th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
You know they'll drop the sprite colorway sooner or later for this shoe.
September 13th, 2011 at 11:10 pm
Yeah, personally I'm a fan of crazy colorways on Nike Basketball shoes. This is definately one of them.
September 13th, 2011 at 11:11 pm
You must've seen the Foamposite Pro "Preheats" lol
September 13th, 2011 at 11:54 pm
Are you slow? Google both of the teams you idiot
September 14th, 2011 at 12:55 am
Jacory Harris & Sean Spence back and the investigation dieng down and now these kicks! the U is back!
September 14th, 2011 at 1:00 am
these will definitely be something to look back on in 10+ years
September 14th, 2011 at 1:32 am
nope