Sneaker News March Madness Nike LeBron Tournament – Sweet 16 Announced

Last Monday, Sneaker News launched Sneaker News March Madness Nike LeBron Tournament in an effort to crown the best Nike LeBron sneaker of all-time. After a full week of voting and ending the polls last night, we are ready to reveal the Sweet 16 round of LeBrons. There were definitely a few upsets along the way, but so far the favorites are pushing through without any hesitation, so give the full, updated bracket a look, check out the voting percentages below, and stay tuned for Sweet 16 Round of voting to go live today at 4PM EST.

SOUTH REGION

MATCHUP #1 – No upset special here. This Championship-inspired low-top coasts against this “Yankees” LeBron V.

MATCHUP #2 – The Red Carpet LeBrons narrowly edges the Entourage. How will it fare in the next round?

MATCHUP #3 – This “South Beach” sequel trots its way to the Sweet 16 with ease.

MATCHUP #4 – Off-court denim triumphs against the “Cannon”.

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MIDWEST REGION

MATCHUP #1 – A true favorite indeed as this #1 seed wins by the largest margin in Round 1.

MATCHUP #2 – Low-tops are a force to be reckoned with. Don’t be surprised if the Miami Nights hits the Final Four.

MATCHUP #3 – Winning is everything! These Championship Elites move on.

MATCHUP #4 – The OG “Graffiti” LeBrons narrowly edge out the Wheats, completing a top-seed sweep.

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EAST REGION

MATCHUP #1 – The South Beach LeBron 8 faced the toughest 8 seed of the Tournament, but it moves on relatively unscathed.

MATCHUP #2 – The wild What The MVP is the sneaker of choice in this match-up against one of the first Nike LeBrons ever.

MATCHUP #3 – An upset, or a sign of the younger generation gravitating toward more recent models? The Fruity Pebbles falls to the mighty LeBron 9 China.

MATCHUP #4 – Dunkmans are out of the competition, with this limited-issue Crown Jewel getting the W.

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WEST REGION

MATCHUP #1 – Are the Corks a favorite to win it all? It’s in the Sweet 16 for now.

MATCHUP #2 – Another older model bites the dust as the LeBron 9 Elite “Championship” goes to round 2.

MATCHUP #3 – King’s Pride defeats the first non-PE Dunkman release.

MATCHUP #4 – All the Air Zoom Generations are knocked out as the sole “Birthday” LeBron moves on to the next round!