Fans out the Nike LeBron 9 have quite a bit to keep track of at the moment, with the Elite series and the Low version both vying for their chance in the spotlight now that we’re seeing less and less of the mainline model. And while the Low certainly has its work cut out for it facing off against the $250 behemoth that is the Elite, we’re sure it can manage with strong Miami based colorways like the pair shown here. Hit the jump with us for the full look at the Nike LeBron 9 Low in black/sport red/white and cop a pair for yourself now from spots like Oneness.
Nike LeBron 9 Low
Black/White-Cool Grey-Sport Red
510811-003
$150
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If you’re a hardcore Nike LeBron fan, your wallet is about to get thinner – about $1,000 worth. This Saturday will mark the official release of the Home and Away colorways of the LeBron 9 P.S. Elite, and on May 12th (three Saturdays from now), the Varsity Maize joints will hit as well. That’s $750 so far. What falls in-between? The Floridians colorway of the Nike LeBron 9 Low. By our count, that’s $900 worth of LeBron goodies, and that’s not even including the dreadful sales tax and possible shipping charges. If you’ve been dying for a Low-top, the Floridians will be incredibly tough to pass on, so peep this new set of images below and snag a pair right now from id4shoes on eBay.
Nike LeBron 9 Low
Vivid Orange/Cherry
510811-800
05/05/12
$150
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When you put out a colorway as crazy as Vivid Orange, Cherry and white on a model as popular as the Nike LeBron 9 Low, people are going to talk. Soon after the first images of this spectacularly energetic summer colorup first surfaced, it was dubbed ‘Bubblicious’ for its resemblance to a bubble gum LeBron endorses, and has since been compared to everything from rainbow sherbet to an alternate look for the University of Tennessee women’s hoop squad. But in truth, this wild LeBron 9 Low was inspired by the ABA’s Miami Floridians, a team that beat the Heat to South Beach by a good twenty years. The Floridians’ distinctive magenta, orange, black and white jerseys were resurrected as a Miami alternate this year, but these LeBron 9 Lows stand to be a mainstay for those looking to turn heads during the dog days. Check them out up close below and let us know if these’ll get your money during the upcoming Cinco de Mayo blowout. Photos: HK
Nike LeBron 9 Low
Vivid Orange/Cherry
510811-800
05/05/12
$150
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All of a sudden the focus on the Nike LeBron 9 seems to have switched from the highs to the lows, with the floodgates opening on the chopped down silhouettes. Amongst the high-energy colorways lined up for the drop top version is this bluish purple pair, which reprises the ‘Summit Lake Hornets’ theme with the back badge and all but flips the palette to some extent. Hit the jump with us for a better look and let us know if you prefer the highs or the lows. The Nike LeBron 9 Low ‘Summit Lake Hornets’ has started to show up at Asian retailers so stick with us for word on when they hit the states. Photos: SM
Nike LeBron 9 Low
Turquoise Blue/Court Purple
510811-400
$150
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Tonal sneaker designs have advanced so far in both number and sophistication over the past few years, and while much of these gains have come on super-simple lifestyle sneaker, select performance models like the Nike LeBron 9 Low manage to also be showcases for this relatively new color expression. The LeBron 9 Low shows us that tonal can mean red-on-red as in the case of the Team and Challenge Red edition coming up this summer, or add a degree of complexity like this Vivid Orange and Cherry design whose two main colors’ shared reliance upon reflecting red light is echoed by the split coloring of their shared Max Air cushion. This has them ending up closer to a dish of rainbow sherbet than the ‘Bubblicious’ nickname some have bestowed upon this vibrant design, but you could even stretch to call these a ‘Cinco de Mayo’, because May 5th indeed marks the US release date. Photos: SM
Nike LeBron 9 Low
Vivid Orange/Cherry
510811-800
05/05/12
$150
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The Nike LeBron 9 Low colorways are proving to be as exciting as the LeBron 9 Mid, because we’ve got yet another dazzling colorway of the Low on our hands. Here’s a first look at the Vivid Orange/Cherry colorway that is set to drop in a couple of weeks; it features a tonal Vivid Orange upper with a Cherry interior lining for another refreshing summer-time vibe that is sure to please the masses just like last year’s ‘Sprite‘ and ‘Solar Red‘ offerings. Of course, release information is what you’re all looking for, so be aware that the Vivid Orange/Cherry colorway is set to drop on May 5th in the States, and as of now, that day will not see the release of the ‘Liverpool FC’ release as incorrectly reported elsewhere. As usual, you can stick with us for complete release information on all upcoming LeBron releases, so peep the new Vivid Orange colorway below as these are beginning to hit Asian retailers like Titan22 as early as tomorrow.
Nike LeBron 9 Low
Vivid Orange/Cherry
510811-800
05/05/12
$150
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There’s a little less than two weeks to go in the NBA season, but the NBA kicks just seem to get better and better. After debuting the Ambassador IV on Friday night, LeBron whipped out the Nike LeBron 9 Low in Black/Red against the Knicks on Sunday. The Garden seemed to be home to a lot of great sightings, because we saw the Air Jordan 2012, Air Jordan X, Kobe VII ‘Wolf’, and even John Wall’s ‘Beyond The Gold’ PE hit the Mecca floor. Other notables include Nate Robinson showing the Melo M8 some love, OJ Mayo rocking the tonal patent leather navy Air Max CB 34 HOH exclusives, and Timofey Mosgov boasting what might be the best iD colorway of the Huarache 2k4. The sneaker king of the week is without a doubt Monta Ellis, who showed up on Friday night with the Air Jordan XVI CDP and Air Jordan XVIII CDP (switching at halftime), and on Sunday with the Silver Anniversary XI. More of this weekend’s best footwear sightings, so take a look for a full recap of NBA Feet! Photos: espn
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What if the LeBron 9 ‘Big Bang’ had simply swapped to Western Conference red instead of the Total Orange that set them apart from years past? There’s a good chance it might have looked something like this Nike LeBron 9 Low that blends the Team and Challenge Red shades with Wolf Grey and a white midsole for a crisp and clean look. Tonal designs like these have dominated the lifestyle market as it blossomed over the past several years; does a red-on-red palette like this have what it takes to stand up to the best themed LeBron 9 (Low) colorways in this fairly spectacular release cycle? Share your opinion below when you’re looking at these new photos and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date. Photos: Chris Gotti
Nike LeBron 9 Low
Team Red/Challenge Red-Wolf Grey
510811-400
$150
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