LeBron James took part in a “blind rehearsal” on Nike Basketball’s Instagram account on Thursday, October 12, where he listed his top sneakers: the Nike LeBron 8 “South Beach.”
arriveReporter sports illustrated, James said, “This is hands down the best shoe in my line. This absolutely destroyed the shoe game. ‘South Beach’ 8s, it’s crazy.”
In 2003, shortly after graduating from high school, James signed a groundbreaking sneaker deal with Nike. Since then, James has worn his signature shoe in all 1,421 games of his career (excluding preseason and playoff games). James has 21 signature sneakers, and fans are eagerly awaiting James’ verdict on his favorite basketball shoe.
As James entered his prime, he ventured to South Beach with his talents and signature sneaker collection. Before even donning a Miami Heat uniform, James impacted sneaker culture by releasing a new model in a signature colorway.
The Nike LeBron 8 “South Beach” (also known as the “Pre-Heat”) was released in limited quantities on October 16, 2010, priced at $160 USD. The shoe is constructed from smooth filament green leather and carbon fiber, with pink glitter accents on the laces and lining. In just three colors, the shoe conveyed a story that everyone instantly grasped: A new era in Miami was upon us.
More than a decade later, the iconic basketball shoe has undergone a retro release and can now be found on sneaker resale platforms like eBay, GOAT, StockX, and KICKS CREW, often at prices above retail. For the budget-conscious fan, Nike’s website offers a selection of new and retro sneakers from James’ collection.
Even though James is in the twilight of his NBA career, his signature line of sneakers remains unstoppable. As the new season begins, fans can expect James to make history on the court and in the sneaker industry.
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