First Look At The Nike LeBron 24 Weartest Sample

The rare Beaverton campus exclusive.

Matt Varga October 6th, 2026 (updated)

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If any brand is dropping a new tentpole performance model, who better to connect with than those that will actually wear it? Clearly, that’s an ethos that the Swoosh has in mind as the Nike LeBron 24 stares down its market debut. Nike Basketball united several notable basketball creators and overall representatives from the world of basketball to do exactly that, with first looks at a Nike LeBron 24 weartest sample in all black coming out of the trip.

As far as this particular colorway, this monochromatic palette shouldn’t be much of a surprise; it’s been Nike’s standard for weartest samples for years upon years. Notably, the Mars Yard 3.0 emerged in this same nocturnal arrangement, though obviously the retail version would lean on the classic earthy combination Tom Sachs has favored throughout his line.

This does, however, provide some expert confirmation of what the Nike LeBron 24 brings to the table. Longtime creator @dghoops detailed how Nike has positioned this as the “lightest LeBron ever” via a KingKnit upper. In less trademarked language, it’s a triple layer of Flyknit that forms the body of the 24. The silhouette is also notable for a somewhat low-profile sole unit underfoot, a departure from most of the James’ work, yet a drop-in ReactX midsole, and Zoom Turbo/Zoom Air units ensure a tech package fit for a King.

This Nike LeBron 24 “Triple Black” weartest sample won’t be coming to the market, limited to just 50 pairs with a decent portion afforded to those invited to this Beaverton hoops symposium.

: @dghoops

: @dghoops

: @dghoops

: @dghoops

: @dghoops

: @dghoops

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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.