Nike Dabbles In A “UNC” Look With The LeBron Witness 8

A vaunted Beaverton colorway hits the King's takedown model.

Matt Varga October 30th, 2024 (updated)

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While the Nike LeBron 22 delivers on the King’s night-to-night wear, sporting a blend of the Swoosh’s foremost basketball tech, the Kid From Akron has been steadfast in providing more cost-accessible fare on top of his yearly releases. Long-time collectors will, of course, remember the Soldier line that satisfied the prompt in the 2010s, but the rise and fall of product lines under LeBron’s name has left the Witness 8 as the last man standing.

Though famously, he eschewed the college route in his rise to top 5 status, there’s no denying a campus sensibility with the Witness 8’s latest offering. Patented “University Blue” paints the plush center of the shoe, running from a cushioned collar through the quilted fabric section that interrupts the midfoot. The staid combo of black and white handles the rest of the shoe, playing the middle between full flash and “go-with-everything” appeal.

We’re projecting this Nike LeBron Witness 8 to land this Holiday season, retailing at $110, but don’t be shocked if we have to wait until early 2025 for its release. Keep our Sneaker Release Dates page handy for further updates and enjoy official images embedded below.

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Mens Nike LeBron Witness 8

SKU: HQ2139-100

RETAIL PRICE: $110

RELEASE DATE: 2026

US 2026

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.