John Kim 
LeBron James is about to embark on his ninth straight NBA All-Star Game, wearing the insanely colorful and vibrant Nike LeBron X inspired by Extraterrestrials. It’s been a steady increase in detailing for LeBron James’ All-Star sneakers, which first started in 2004 with the tonal ‘Wheat’ colorway of the Nike Air Zoom Generation that LeBron wore during the Rookie Challenge, and year after year, LeBron has had the luxury of showcasing his All-Star designs as a Starter for the Eastern Conference. You might’ve forgotten what LeBron James has worn over the last decade, so check out this complete retrospective of LeBron James’ All-Star sneakers.
As we mentioned before, it started in 2004 when LeBron James represented the Rookie squad during the Rookie Challenge. What followed was a string of nine of more models in special ‘East’ colorways with the occasional outburst in detail like the Zoom LeBron IV ‘All-Star Remix’ and last year’s incredibly popular ‘Galaxy’. Which is your favorite? Check out all nine below with some rare in-game shots and let us know what you think.
WHAT: Nike Air Zoom Generation “Wheat”
WHEN: 2004 NBA Rookie Challenge
Despite averaging incredible 20-5-5 numbers, LeBron James not selected to the 2004 NBA Eastern Conference All-Star team. LeBron wore this “Wheat” colorway to the game, participating in a sick “dunk-off” during the final minutes of the game.
WHAT: Nike Zoom LeBron II “All-Star”
WHEN: 2005 NBA All-Star Game
LeBron first-ever NBA All-Star Game appearance happened in his sophomore year. He was voted on by fans as a starter and chipped in 13 points toward an Eastern Conference win.
What: Nike Zoom LeBron III “Business”
When: 2006 Skills Challenge
LeBron James would participate in his first ever Skills Challenge wearing the Zoom LeBron III. He would lose to eventual winner Dwyane Wade.
What: Nike Zoom LeBron III “All-Star”
When: 2006 NBA All-Star Game
LeBron James’ second All-Star Game would have him winning the MVP award – the youngest in the game’s history. During this exhibition, LeBron rocked this clean colorway of the Zoom LeBron III.
What: Nike Zoom LeBron IV “All-Star”
When: 2007 Skills Challenge
LeBron James participated for the second straight year, but the results were the same – a loss to Dwyane Wade.
What: Nike Zoom LeBron IV “All-Star Remix”
When: 2007 NBA All-Star Game
Perhaps the most coveted of LeBron’s All-Star kicks is this incredibly rare Nike Zoom LeBron IV ‘All-Star Remix’. Designed in the same veil as the Hyperstrike ‘NYC Remix’ release, this Navy/Grey/Red colorway matched the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, where the game was held.
What: Nike Zoom LeBron V ‘All-Star’
When: 2008 NBA All-Star Game
LeBron James took home his second NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy thanks to his 28 points, 9 assists, and eight rebounds. LeBron scored 14 points in the fourth quarter alone, catapulting the East to victory.
What: Nike Zoom LeBron VI ‘All-Star’
When: 2009 NBA All-Star Game
The All-Star Game colors reverted back to the classic red and blue, with the LeBron VI adopting a clean blue/white colorway.
What: Nike Air Max LeBron VII ‘All-Star’
When: 2010 NBA All-Star Game
LeBron had something special for the massive crowd that showed up at Dallas stadium. This Jason Petrie design is accentuated by a reflective upper paneling that sits above the hardwood floor graphic.
What: Nike LeBron 8 V/2 “All-Star”
When: 2011 NBA All-Star Game
LeBron’s first ever signature shoe with a “part 2” is the LeBron 8, seen here in the All-Star colorway. The V/2 featured a Hyperfuse upper – a stark contrast to the leather/suede versions of the V1.
What: Nike LeBron 9 ‘Galaxy’
When: 2012 NBA All-Star Game
Ignoring the classic East colorway of Blue, Nike hit LeBron with this massively vibrant colorway of the LeBron 9 complete with Galaxy detailing and glow-in-the-dark outsoles.
