Denim material is typically reserved for lifestyle shoes (the Air Force 1 Low Premium being a great example). It’s not exactly a breathable material (unless you’re ‘that guy’ who plays ball in Levi’s), but as high-tech a shoe as the LeBron 8 is, it’s worn on the streets as much as it is on the court. Here’s a detailed look at the Nike LeBron 8 ‘Denim’, designed by Nike LeBron connoisseur DJ Clark Kent; it features an unusual blocking on the upper, as only the forefoot Flywire panel is covered in denim. The gum/gold accents are a nice touch as well, adding that rustic, classic-American appeal. Would you cop if these released? Take a look below and let us know what you think of the Denim-uppered LeBron 8. via lilpennymagicfan on ISS.
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Just yesterday Sneaker News gave you a look at the Nike LeBron 8 ‘Denim’ sample, which featured a full denim upper with gold contrast stitching. We also learned that this sample was designed by none other than celebrity sneaker aficionado and Nike LeBron sample extraordinaire DJ Clark Kent. Here we have a first look at the entire shoe, and as you can see, the denim material is used on the entire upper except for the rear Flywire panel. The gum outsole gives this classic American fashion inspired LeBron 8 an even more vintage look – almost like the jeans-and-Timbs appeal. Take a look below and let us know if you’d cop these if they ever released! via Air_Andy.
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Late last night Sneaker News showed you the Nike LeBron 8 in the trademark ’112′ motif made popular by DJ Clark Kent and his ‘Ones’ Pack. Today, we have a look at a colorway similar to a more recent Air Force 1 Low release – the Premium ‘Denim’ variety that hit stores just a few months ago. These teaser photos show denim material with gold contrast stitching fashioned on the upper, with black Flywire panels and a black/yellow swoosh. Check out the extra shot below and stick with Sneaker News for more updates regarding this never-before-seen sample colorway. via Air_Andy.
Update: We’ve just learned that this colorway of the Nike LeBron 8 Denim is designed by DJ Clark Kent.
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LeBron James’ eighth Nike Basketball signature sneaker will be remembered for its three different versions, with the ‘South Beach’ Nike LeBron 8s among the hottest releases in recent memory, and now here’s an exclamation point on the end that might go down as the quiet king of LeBron VIII colorways. We already knew that grey, black and neon looks great on LeBrons thanks to the various Dunkman drops and with DJ Clark Kent’s 112 motif takes its turn on the most luxurious of the three designs. Rich black nubuck, silver reflective 3M, neon on almost all the polymer elements; this is just a sick design, so it’s unfortunate they’ll likely end up a ‘friends & family’ inside deal. Click through to see more since that’s probably as close as you’ll ever get to a pair, and let us know how the ’112′ LeBron 8s stack up against the other colorways we’ve seen this year. via Air_Andy/R3TRO
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Sneaker News unveiled the Battle Of The Customs feature, placing a much deserved spotlight on the great custom sneakers and the talented artists behind them. Our first Battle featured the Air Jordan VI, in which the ‘South Beach’ custom created by Eric Lowry came out on top. The second focused on the Dunk High and eleven outstanding designs, one of which was Diversitile’s ‘Child’s Play’ custom. Our third feature bounces back to signature shoes – the Nike LeBron 8. This tough battle features eight different custom designs from three different artists, so be sure to check out all eight below and vote for your favorite at the very end!
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Sneaker customizer MizzeeCustoms has had a successful run of the Nike LeBron 8 customs, but it’s time to hang ‘em up for good and move on to the next series of projects. Or is it? For his next set of custom LeBron 8s, MizzeeCustoms paid tribute to the 2011 NBA Finals by making not one, but two new colorways – one for the Miami Heat and one for the Dallas Mavericks. The Miami custom is a close call to the Nike LeBron 8 P.S. Home PE that LeBron wore; using the Black/Red LeBron 8 V/1 as a base, the Miami version features a white upper with a red midsole and yellow accents on the swoosh border, figure-8 lace eyelet, midsole speckling, and more. The ‘Veteran’s Day‘ colorway was used as the base for the Mavericks edition, which features a tonal navy blue upper with a repainted photo blue tongue, matching laces, and speckling on the Air bag. Continue reading for a detailed look at both the Nike LeBron 8 ‘Grand Finale’ customs after the jump and let us know which of the two you like better.
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We got a look at a similarly blocked pair of LeBron 8 PSes early last month, but in the absence of their sighting during the Playoffs, it appears that there are only two ‘Triple Black’ Nike LeBron signature sneakers this year. The LeBron 8s that released last December were a big hit in the same colorway, so you know this new Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low will also be a crowd-pleaser. Featuring a variety of black shades thanks to the upper’s Flywire shell, these have a wider tonal range than your average ‘Blackout’ edition and have gotta be at or near the top of the list for non-white summertime staple looks. Click through to see more angles, let us know if you plan to grab a pair and stick with Sneaker News for updates including the release date. via AGS
Nike LeBron 8 V/2 Low ‘Triple Black’
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LeBron James is readying for his first NBA Finals since being swept by the San Antonio Spurs four years ago, and here’s a new player exclusive of his postseason signature sneaker that could just as easily match their distinctly simple uniforms. But then again, nearly every team’s jerseys would make a nice match for this new Nike LeBron 8 P.S. special edition PE. But it’s Texas’ other perennial power that King James will need to vanquish to capture his first championship, and you can expect this model to show up in our upcoming NBA Feet looks into the Heat/Mavs Finals. Click through to see more of this preview and stick with Sneaker News for more on these and all NBA Finals sneakers.
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