JuJu Watkins’ Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen Appears In Crimson Red

Repping the Trojans.

Matt Varga March 3rd, 2026 (updated)

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Talk about a passing of the torch. Before even entering her league, one of another’s greatest has extended the olive branch. Our presence in Los Angeles for All-Star Weekend provided us a first look at the JuJu Watkins Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen, the latest step in one of James’ many non-signature line and one co-designed by the USC star and presumptive eventual #1 overall pick.

Carrying two athletes names is a wholly unprecedented move in Nike’s overall history, but that’s exactly what’s on display here; Nike stamps that the silhouette was “co-created by basketball phenom JuJu Watkins and the legendary LeBron James.” Following a flashy “Silver Lining” colorway, we enter different territory with the “Bright Crimson” at hand. On top of the comprehensive fiery colorway, the futuristic leather/synthetic textures of step #1 instead shift to shaggy suede, taking over the lacestay/toe-box panel and the tongue, where the “By Juju” script still lives.

Retail calendars confirm that the JuJu Watkins x Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen releases on March 12th for $170; see a look at images via Foot Locker below.

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Unisex Nike LeBron NXXT Gen by JuJu

SKU: IQ8495-600

RETAIL PRICE: $170

RELEASE DATE: Mar 12, 2026

US 03/12/2026 Thursday

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Written by

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.