LeBron 21

[duke40]

I would try these on.

The leather upper gets stained VERY easily btw. Not sure if anyone noticed that.

Only thing stopping me from the first color. I love the combo and the look but they will be nasty dirty in about 10 minutes of playing.

 

[206to813]

Some initial thoughts:

• The XXIs are quite sturdy. They weren’t kidding when they said these protect your feet
• They are chunky in a good way, like a 2023 Air Monarch IV
• I thought it was tumbled leather but it has a brushed feeling. Not really suede but the kinda like the lining of the official leather Apple iPhone cases if you know what I mean
• 17.2oz for a men’s 11.5; XXs in the same size are 15.3oz
• The weight increase from the XXs is noticeable but they don’t feel heavy/clunky on foot
• Heel lockdown is improved over the XXs
• XXs feel slightly lower to the ground/give you more courtfeel
• Forefoot Zoom bag is more responsive in the XXIs
• XXIs run quite long, half size down for sure, I might even try a full size down along with half size down
• Traction should be very good, maybe a tier below elite, just like the XXs last year

Need to exchange for half size down and maybe grab a full size down pair to compare. You can see where my big toe ends (bulge) and where my second toe ends (my finger).

Did you put your right foot in that shoe ?

 

[truenike81]

“Veins” remind me of something/someone else….

Pause

 

[truenike81]

The colorways besides the abalone seems boring

 

[BRONBROW2020]

Some initial thoughts:

• The XXIs are quite sturdy. They weren’t kidding when they said these protect your feet
• They are chunky in a good way, like a 2023 Air Monarch IV
• I thought it was tumbled leather but it has a brushed feeling. Not really suede but the kinda like the lining of the official leather Apple iPhone cases if you know what I mean
• 17.2oz for a men’s 11.5; XXs in the same size are 15.3oz
• The weight increase from the XXs is noticeable but they don’t feel heavy/clunky on foot
• Heel lockdown is improved over the XXs
• XXs feel slightly lower to the ground/give you more courtfeel
• Forefoot Zoom bag is more responsive in the XXIs
• XXIs run quite long, half size down for sure, I might even try a full size down along with half size down
• Traction should be very good, maybe a tier below elite, just like the XXs last year

Need to exchange for half size down and maybe grab a full size down pair to compare. You can see where my big toe ends (bulge) and where my second toe ends (my finger).

cut your nails bro lol

 

[grittyman]

The colorways besides the abalone seems boring

That’s the pair I’m waiting on for myself.

 

[Mister Meaner]

Speaking of brons, how’s the market for his older sigs? Like 9s-13s? In the common sz 10-11 range

Spoiler

Got a good amount in this condition or better just taking up space.

 

[Magic33]

There's really no market for them. You could probably make something from diehards on ebay.

Plus those 9's are starting to age carbon fiber separates and the swoosh cracks.
My X's are still fine
but same with 11's. Outsole glue might be a problem.
12 and 13 should be ok

 

[therealest1]

Nike LeBron 21 “Abalone Pearl”
Color: Industrial Blue/Court Blue-Photon Dust-Pink Rise
Style Code: FB2238-400
Release Date: December 1, 2023
Price: $210

 

[WASHED KING]

Nike LeBron 21 “Abalone Pearl”
Color: Industrial Blue/Court Blue-Photon Dust-Pink Rise
Style Code: FB2238-400
Release Date: December 1, 2023
Price: $210

This is the pair I'm waiting on.

 

[checks mcgee]

hahahaha

 

[jaynev]

$10 increase for THAT?

 

[sk33termcg33]

$10 increase for THAT?

But FR though… is it cause the upper is harder to make lol? Tf

 

[206to813]

Swing and a miss imo

also cant really see the veins

 

[dmoney23444]

Abalone pair terrible. Still think the akoya is the best we’ve seen so far.

 

[Bend_The_Knee]

Abalone pair terrible. Still think the akoya is the best we’ve seen so far.

This.

 

[urn0tlike]

They putting COD weapon skins on Brons now

 

[the red model]

I'm waiting on the Violet Dust colorway, then I think I'm all set lol.

 

[Blue Mamba]

 

[truenike81]

This is the pair I'm waiting on.

Facts but I don't want to pay full retail

 

[jaynev]

Another ugly colorway

 

[g-time]

They’re not bad. Just loud.

 

[coldlinebling]

Another ugly colorway

Those look like fakes. Awful colorway and whatever material the upper is looks trash as well.

 

[hitman243]

Another ugly colorway

If they made the upper all blue without the green mixed in, the shoe would be decent.

 

[g-time]

Has a Northen Lights thing to it.