LeBron’s latest distinctive silhouette reflects decades of overcoming pressure. The LeBron XXII is designed to improve LeBron’s game and inspire future basketball players to thrive under pressure.
“We engineered the LeBron XXII to match his powerful and agile playing style,” explains Ross Klein, Senior Director of men’s Basketball Footwear Product Design. “To move with the force and precision LeBron needs, we focused on delivering maximum lockdown control, all while maintaining the speed, lightweight feel, and court connection that he’s loved in his recent signature models.”
The LeBron XXII features a unique midfoot saddle structure that functions as a guardrail, providing natural control and stability. This allows the next generation to confidently push the limits. The shoe has Cushlon 2.0 foam in the midsole for comfort, while Zoom technology is in the heel and forefoot for powerful propulsion and smooth landings.
The low-top silhouette promotes stability and freedom of movement for athletes while maintaining control. The outsole characteristics, including traction zones, support important motions like LeBron’s jab steps, reverse pivots, takeoffs, and step-backs.
The LeBron XXII combines performance and luxury, including premium materials, enhanced construction, and refined craftsmanship to meet the demands of any stage, from the hardwood to Hollywood. The shoe reflects LeBron’s distinctive style, with vivid colorways inspired by his design influences and his signature implanted in the heel, adding a unique and personal touch.
LeBron’s latest signature model follows the debut of his first training shoe, the LeBron TR1. This all-day silhouette caters to multisport athletes looking for top-tier performance and strong street flair.
The LeBron XXII will be available in adult and kids’ sizes on Nike.com and in select retail stores. November 1LeBron’s current distinctive silhouette is the result of decades of embracing, channeling, and overcoming pressure. The LeBron XXII is designed to improve his game while also motivating the next generation of basketball players, who, like their idol, thrive under pressure rather than avoid it.
“We engineered the LeBron XXII to match his powerful and agile playing style,” explains Ross Klein, Senior Director of men’s Basketball Footwear Product Design. “To move with the force and precision LeBron needs, we focused on delivering maximum lockdown control, all while maintaining the speed, lightweight feel, and court connection that he’s loved in his recent signature models.”
The LeBron XXII features a unique midfoot saddle design that serves as a guardrail and provides a natural sense of control and stability, allowing the next generation to lock in, take off, and push the limits with confidence. The shoe also has Cushlon 2.0 foam in the midsole for more comfort with each step, and Zoom technology in the heel and forefoot assures powerful propulsion and smooth landings.
The low-top silhouette keeps athletes grounded and allows for free mobility while maintaining control. The outsole characteristics, including traction zones, are designed to enhance important motions like LeBron’s jab steps, reverse pivots, takeoffs, and stepbacks.
The LeBron XXII combines performance and luxury, including premium materials, higher-performance construction, and refined detailing that can withstand the demands of any stage, from hardwood to Hollywood. LeBron’s distinctive style is obvious throughout the shoe, from the colorful, disruptive colorways inspired by his design influences to his signature embedded in the heel, which adds a distinct and personal touch.
The debut of LeBron’s latest signature model comes shortly after the announcement of his first training shoe, the LeBron TR1, which spans disciplines in an all-day silhouette that caters to multisport players looking for both top-tier performance and strong street flair.
The LeBron XXII will be available in adult and kids’ sizes at Nike.com and select retail locations on November 1.