“Le Kobe”! I’m really looking forward to these. I havnt hooped in a lebron in so long, mainly because of how bulky a lot of them are, so these are a welcome addition
This was CLEARLY in response to all the love for the Kobe line, from players that were hording pairs to play in, to fans paying massive resale on the Mambacitas/Grinch/etc. I just hope that they provide "max cushion" like previously Lebrons, because your boys feet needs that cushion.
Yeah ur right, but I think if u noticed he’s been rockin his low signature line for the past few seasons. I think that’s one of the main reasons why 20s are low but for the design I have to agree that it’s very kobe-ish.
I have literally never been more excited for a release, been waiting for these a loong time Also it's so cool that you can literally see the double swoosh of the lebron 20 on the heel dunkman logo
I might be alone in this, but I actually like the 19’s. To be fair though, I’m completely new to the world of sneakers and I’m just buying what I enjoy at the moment but I appreciate reviews like these because they’re helping me understand this crazy world of sneakers just a lil bit better and also giving me a greater appreciation of the work, craftsmanship, and thought that goes into this that I likely never would have considered, so I appreciate what you do. Much love from the Chi!
@@WearTesters thanks for the encouragement. I had someone trying to tell me to only purchase for investment purposes and I was like, but what about which ones I’m gonna put on my feet 😂🤣😂🤣
Im waiting for the pink/bred cw but i definently am looking forwarding to picking up a pair. As far as price i thought 200 was a bit much especially comparing them to other lebrons but then i remembered that the kobe 11 elites were 200 and various other low tops with flyknit retailed at 200 so im not mad but i wish they were around 160 - 180.
Agree these should be atleast 170. It can't be more than the kobe 6 protros. Many are excited finally for a lebron specially this mix of kobe and curry 9s with sacai vibes🤤
I'm really digging these! I like how he's pulling back a bit from the Air Max. I like air max but I just felt it made his shoes so unstable. Also, digging that t-shirt and as a kid from the 80s I instinctively knew all the fonts lol
Absolutely my favorite LeBron design since the 15. I'm glad they went in the low top direction, as he had been playing in a number of lows since the 15. He played in the 17, 18, and 19 lows quite frequently, maybe even more than the mid tops. I'm definitely excited to get multiple pairs of these!
I can’t lie, I’m hyped for these. This colorway isn’t my favorite but the shoe itself is perfectly Kobe-like. I will definitely be picking up a pair or 2 of these
I think these have the potential to be LBJs most memorable shoe. Almost a tribute to Kobe, I love these. The 10s have been my fav since they dropped, those thangs are absolutely gems. These are definitely up there.
These look fantastic! I'll be waiting for a darker color way...and for the price to go down. They'll most likely be between 220-240 over here in Japan. Hope they make a darker purple/Lakers color way!
Looking at this lebron 20, I can't help but feel like lebron deviated from the large air bubbles & 'battle knit' , since bronny loves to hoop in kobes. This was his effort to create a show similar to kobes to fit his sons' play styles.
They definitely resemble the Kobe 6 and 7. Lebron low19 is probably the greatest indoor workout shoe I’ve ever put on my foot, so I’m definitely going to cop a pair of these to see how they feel. I ended up with 3 pairs of 19’s, they were made so much better than any workout or hoop shoe I’ve ever had. People don’t give Lebron the credit he deserves for how well his shoes are made.
so looking forward to this release. feels like they went back to basics. i know the lebron 19s have their fans and that's cool, but the line has felt a little overdesigned to me lately. these are great.
Chris you have the 3 best Lebrons that LeBron 2 "Maccabi" white&gold and that LeBron 3 "barbershop" and now the LeBron 20 I salute you bro your the man💪🏾💯
The last lebron I bought was the 16 and on the jump logo you could see that he was actually wearing the 16 which was really cool. Looks like he's wearing the 20 on this one!
Hey Chris, just a quick heads up: the Nike sphere material inside the shoe is a material that has been used primarily in high end Nike tennis shirts-it has little sphere patterns in the weave, it helps with the evaporation of sweat, so maybe that why they have used that material in the LBs - i have a couple of Nike Sphere tennis shirts from early 2000s , yep Nike gear from those days was made properly, not like the modern day cr*p. 'The more you know brother', keep those excellent vids coming :)
Nike used that Sphere technology on the sock liner in the Lebron AZG and Zoom Lebron 2. Very comfortable. Big Kobe shoe guy here, so these have my attention.
I'm a fan of lebron sneakers 1st & foremost. I like how this pair looks as opposed to the conventional lebron-ish sneakers that come off a bit bulky and animated but smooth at the same time aesthetic. These have more of a subtle approach that I can appreciate in a basketball shoe. No huge air bubbles, straps etc. Just simplicity at it's best. I like these a lot, can't wait to see what other color ways they're going to do. Thanks Nightwing for bringing us the heat as usual. Keep inspiring bro!
Nike Sphere was used in the Air Zoom Generation's collar. That tech spec name was also used in a lot of Nike performance clothing back in the early 2000's kind of like Dryfit or Pro Combat.
So happy to see a huge step away from the design language of the 19. These can pull off as a lifestyle shoe for me. Much more subtle and clean as compared to the 19 which was a bit too bold in design in my opinion.
Cushlon in, IIRC, its first implementation was the Vomero 1. And that shoe was MARSHMALLOW as hell, the two Zoom units in it aside. The cushion was absolutely bonkers. So much so that they toned it down for the Vomero 2. So I agree that it’s slept on when it’s implemented right. Really sad I missed the shock drop on these.
I'd have to wait to actually wear them before I make a full assessment, butt as far as looks goes this is one of the best lebron models! Can't wait for mine!
Agreed…best looking Lebron in a long time…maybe ever. Not sure the tech specs warrant the price tag especially if the past 2-3 models had more in them and cost less? However…love the Kobe-squeeze set up. I wonder if the upper is a different type of knit? Also…nike sphere is usually found in their Therma-fit apparel, but this application might be more similar to the Nike Torch stuff found in the Kobes? 🤷🏽♂️ Looking forward to the performance review!! 👐🏽🤓
On Top of my head, I think the Lebron 9 was the last one with a carbon fiber shank, which is my favorite Lebron of all time. Coming in 2nd the 20-5-5s. Nike Sphere is a old Nike tech back in 03-05 when I was working at NTSF. It is supposed to provide breathability while less contact between skin and material.
I’ve personally really liked some of the LeBrons between 13-19. But these are my most definitely the most anticipated since the 12, I think these have a chance to make my top 5 of LeBron shoes.
Man stop it these shoes are trash they basically some basic Nike shoes with lebron name on them these are the worst lebron shoes ever this was a LAZY design what’s so special a plain pair of Nikes don’t get the hype Around this 🗑️ shoe
this is might be an and of an era, honestly. the LeBrons were the always carrying the torch for those classic, high tops, heavily cushioned, 90's style basketball shoes. now they've gone in a totally different direction, basically admitting defeat to the low, close to the ground, lighter shoes.
I’m loving that you noted how the 10’s, 11’s, and 12’s were some of his best models! I happen to agree 🙌🏾. These look amazing and give me Kobe vibes. Can’t wait for other colorways!
The 15, 16, 17 were all good in my opinion. There traction and court feel issues on all three but I mean it's a Lebron model so what do you expect? The tongue on the 18 killed it for me and the 19, I didn't even bother, it just look overdesigned without function.
Nice take, like the double swoosh, overall design, mesh, etc. As a high topper, still loving to play, etc. in my (3 pair) of 17s, but the 20 is the first since that got me excited, thanks.
Now this is a comeback for the lebron shoe line. I didn't like the 19 at all tbh but these im super excited for. Hopefully these will be easy to get cause I for sure wanna ball in em.
With the Kawsesque XX on the tongue and lace dubrae the $200 tag isn’t that bad. A LeBron shoe with Kobe silhouette + hints of Jordans and the Kaws XX this is a great sneaker, I’ll buy for casual.
Speaking of outlets I got the hyper royal and trinity colorways at 2 different stores.I got so lucky the hyper royal pair I got for $75 and trinity for $106.i think this is lebron’s best shoe so far hands down
First thought on the thumbnail - “that looks like a Kobe take” - refreshing. And makes sense given the demand. But, no zoom strobel? - for 200? - missed opportunity!…
I'm glad everyone is feeling these but I'm such a visual tech guy. I would have loved to see the zoom air some where. These look like a take down model. But ima get them when they go on sale next year.