LeBron XI WTL(US 9/13), Maison Collection(8/23) - Updated 8/18

[Larry Legend]

Stats and accolades or any awards/accomplishments ON THE COURT aside (NOT a long debate on who's better even though it's MJ and will ALWAYS be to me) OFF the court Lebron doesn't have nor never will have Michael Jordan's charisma.. His likeability.. His effortless persona that actually makes me CARE what he's wearing on his feet and want to COPY that or "be like Mike" because I WANT to be like Mike.. Jordan had class for days a swagger that's lost on the league now.. The unquestionable trend setter for not only being the greatest on court but carrying an air off the court that transcended athletes appeal to the public..
Not a Lebron hate statement here I personally don't have a "problem" with James, I'm neutral on the guy but simply said he doesn't have that what MJ had to make me CARE all things "what he's doing".. Lebron will never have Mike's charisma and lastly there's 10,000 cw's of a signature sneaker today.. Jordan had 3-6 cw's which made the model instantly more respectable IMO and special.. There's gonna be 100 cw's of the shoe everybody here is talking about, it's a long season, who knows which he'll wear and when or how long but really....
Who cares?

 

[Gordonson]

Definitely black laces on those Aways in my opinion. Red laces just look too gaudy.

 

[dakidlo3]

Yeah red laces and the lace lock make them look ugly to me.

 

[lynchpin33]

people saying the shoe "sinks" makes me feel like it's close to running in firm sand? is that how it feels? That would be terrible for athletic use

that's the feeling I got when I tried them on like I had sunk into the shoe....immediately said the 10's felt a lot better that this. but that's just me others may have different opinions...

 

[lilaznboi727]

 
Okay Fam...so I had a pair of ID Elite Xs and now the Aways.  Messing with the laces...doing some swaps.  What do you guys think looks better red laces or black?  Lace Lock is from my Pressures.

it looks better with the black imo

 

[iks mod]

 
people saying the shoe "sinks" makes me feel like it's close to running in firm sand? is that how it feels? That would be terrible for athletic use

I personally don't think it's anywhere near that kind of feeling (running in sand that is)... I think it feels amazing.  I'm pretty sure when people talk about sinking in it's because it may almost be too plush and with some of the low profile performance models these days, you get more instant feedback from the zoom.  

I still think the zoom does its job here, the lunar just kind of masks that instant feedback that you would normally feel.  And that may change overtime as they break in.

If you've got these, try your best to just go ball.  Keep your mind on your game, maybe set a goal like how many boards you wanna grab or something.  I think you'll find the setup to work extremely well, the less you think about what's on your feet.  Obviously everyone is different and this shoe won't be for everyone.  Just my take...

 

[Mr Dink]

Stats and accolades or any awards/accomplishments ON THE COURT aside (NOT a long debate on who's better even though it's MJ and will ALWAYS be to me) OFF the court Lebron doesn't have nor never will have Michael Jordan's charisma.. His likeability.. His effortless persona that actually makes me CARE what he's wearing on his feet and want to COPY that or "be like Mike" because I WANT to be like Mike.. Jordan had class for days a swagger that's lost on the league now.. The unquestionable trend setter for not only being the greatest on court but carrying an air off the court that transcended athletes appeal to the public..
Not a Lebron hate statement here I personally don't have a "problem" with James, I'm neutral on the guy but simply said he doesn't have that what MJ had to make me CARE all things "what he's doing".. Lebron will never have Mike's charisma and lastly there's 10,000 cw's of a signature sneaker today.. Jordan had 3-6 cw's which made the model instantly more respectable IMO and special.. There's gonna be 100 cw's of the shoe everybody here is talking about, it's a long season, who knows which he'll wear and when or how long but really....
Who cares?

I hope you know it's common knowledge that MJ is an *******.

 

[lewi1913]

 

Stats and accolades or any awards/accomplishments ON THE COURT aside (NOT a long debate on who's better even though it's MJ and will ALWAYS be to me) OFF the court Lebron doesn't have nor never will have Michael Jordan's charisma.. His likeability.. His effortless persona that actually makes me CARE what he's wearing on his feet and want to COPY that or "be like Mike" because I WANT to be like Mike.. Jordan had class for days a swagger that's lost on the league now.. The unquestionable trend setter for not only being the greatest on court but carrying an air off the court that transcended athletes appeal to the public..
Not a Lebron hate statement here I personally don't have a "problem" with James, I'm neutral on the guy but simply said he doesn't have that what MJ had to make me CARE all things "what he's doing".. Lebron will never have Mike's charisma and lastly there's 10,000 cw's of a signature sneaker today.. Jordan had 3-6 cw's which made the model instantly more respectable IMO and special.. There's gonna be 100 cw's of the shoe everybody here is talking about, it's a long season, who knows which he'll wear and when or how long but really....
Who cares?

I hope you know it's common knowledge that MJ is an *******.

 

[Larry Legend]

I hope you know it's common knowledge that MJ is an *******.

It's also common knowledge (to me) that retros suuuuuuuuuck now and have for a loooong time.. I quit on JB years ago and sadly there still pumping out garbage..
If your one of the people who got there feelings hurt at his HOF speech (where most people to my knowledge started calling him an *******) I'm certainly not one of those people.. I thought the speech was pure honesty and direct but besides all that how old are you? Have you only seen Jordan in highlights? Ever seen an MJ interview and then a Lebron interview? Lol

 

[Mr Dink]

It's also common knowledge (to me) that retros suuuuuuuuuck now and have for a loooong time.. I quit on JB years ago and sadly there still pumping out garbage..
If your one of the people who got there feelings hurt at his HOF speech (where most people to my knowledge started calling him an *******) I'm certainly not one of those people.. I thought the speech was pure honesty and direct but besides all that how old are you? Have you only seen Jordan in highlights? Ever seen an MJ interview and then a Lebron interview? Lol

http://niketalk.com/t/306345/the-jordan-is-a-jerk-topic

 

[therealest1]

I'm surprised that the black/red XI was produced in lower quantities since they're running out everywhere. I assumed they would mass produce based on the popularity of LeBron and the colorway.

 

[Larry Legend]

http://niketalk.com/t/306345/the-jordan-is-a-jerk-topic

Lol, I don't need to read some article on Jordan being a jerk lol.. I don't need anyone to tell me anything about MJ cuz I already know, trust me.. I lived it firsthand when it happened didn't get filled in later on sportscenter..
And for whoever wants to gang up on Michael Jordan here and talk about what a prick he is just forget about it lol.. I don't care what any of you have to say.. I want MJ to be "cocky" and "proud/confident" he's Michael F****** Jordan

All it is was a point I was making about sneakers, today for me it's all about the SNEAKER, not the player/persona behind said sneaker cuz it just really won't ever compare to Air Jordan..
Period

 

[robin thicke]

Woulda agreed but gentry bastardized JB.

Ony now are we swing remnants of greatness return.
Unfortunately you need a not to own greatness

Thank god I'm old and have "OG heat"

 

[Mr Dink]

By the way, I can't stop laughing at this.

I've heard stories about him purposely popping champagne corks at people's heads for no reason. Supposedly he is practices this and is VERY accurate. Not a single damb is given by this man NT.

 

[iks mod]

^lmao 

 

[senorroboto2k5]

That bit never fails to get me the way it's worded...

 

[dliang]

The real question for tomorrow is what X Elite Lebron will wear tomorrow against the Raptors. 

 

[thapointguy]

Lebron's gonna wear Jordan XIs. semi srs

 

[robin thicke]

If this man takes the opportunity to troll w more pe x elites.

Lmao. I don't play bball and prefer my training shoes to be monbasketball

So my take on the XI is that it's the perfect casual shoe for me.

 

[lewi1913]

To lighten the mood, MJ who?

 

[f-lace]

I have court side seats to tomorrow heat game , I shall ask Mr.James all about taking his talents back to the Xs which will hopefully, end this lengthy annoying discussion then we can all get back to our lives and end these rumours and assumptions about the toe box lol 

* no " dat humble brag" intended for you trolls 

 

[Larry Legend]

To lighten the mood, MJ who?

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Lol.. That is one thing that surprised me about the 11s for the shorter toe box for Bron, considering the x has the real high toe box.. I mean there's no discomfort for me with the 11 but just strange it's so lowered on there for James mutated dogs..

 

[tekthemaestro]

Lol, I don't need to read some article on Jordan being a jerk lol.. I don't need anyone to tell me anything about MJ cuz I already know, trust me.. I lived it firsthand when it happened didn't get filled in later on sportscenter..
And for whoever wants to gang up on Michael Jordan here and talk about what a prick he is just forget about it lol.. I don't care what any of you have to say.. I want MJ to be "cocky" and "proud/confident" he's Michael F****** Jordan

All it is was a point I was making about sneakers, today for me it's all about the SNEAKER, not the player/persona behind said sneaker cuz it just really won't ever compare to Air Jordan..
Period

Word. Mj definitely should look down on people, cuz he's Mj.. Smh people like you worship celebrities. Jordan would literally act like he didn't hear you say hello if you walked past him on the sidewalk. I don't believe that a person's bank account or celebrity status warrants his sort of behavior. But hey, if you like excusing people for looking down on you, who am I to say otherwise

 

[yeezy83]

Baseball players hire people to break in their gloves. Maybe LeBron should hire someone to break in his shoes ha

wouldn't be suprised if Bron Bron Gots his own personal steamer & foot molds like Nike does with flyknits to mold the fit

 

[Larry Legend]

Word. Mj definitely should look down on people, cuz he's Mj.. Smh people like you worship celebrities. Jordan would literally act like he didn't hear you say hello if you walked past him on the sidewalk. I don't believe that a person's bank account or celebrity status warrants his sort of behavior. But hey, if you like excusing people for looking down on you, who am I to say otherwise

Lol I worship celebrities? Lol!! You know that about me?? Nah dude.. This is Michael Jordan we're talking about and if he decided to not speak to me in person I wouldn't give 2 sh*** ya know why? Cuz he's had every person on this Earth clamoring for his attention since the 80s lol.. Who am I to be like, hey Mike love your work?!.. Lol I'd just be happy to SEE Michael Jordan you kidding me?