Nike LeBron 8 Retro Gets a Lakers-Inspired Makeover 

With the NBA season to begin its initial games in the next few days, sportwear giant Nike is pampering Lebron James for his 18^th year with the brand. To celebrate the anniversary Nike will be dressing the Lebron 8 in the Lakers color scheme. This also marks the silhouette’s official appearance since the “Gym Red” colorway. 

The shoe is crafted in a mixture of tumbled leather panel and Flywire synthetics at the lowest layer. The tongue receiving heavy attention with James’s habitual lion insignia and a gloss finish. The swoosh, sockliners, heel windows and throat overlays also getting a “University Gold” trimming. The shoe strings set to arrive in classic white while hints of black were spotted on the forefoot. Shades from the 2019-2020 jersey made its way onto the swooshes. Going to the basement, the sole arrives in the Air Max cushioning till length in gold rounded off with a purple treading.  

With no release date yet, you could expect a Nike webstore release or expect the pair at select retailers before the end of the year.

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