LeBron 21

[hitman243]

Never mind boys lol

Cushion set up is exactly the same… and the difference in fit is minimal for me. Nicer laces and slightly higher cut… these are nice but they don’t really stand out, if I’m going to consider retail I will wait for a standout colorway.

how do the toes feel? any more space compared to the 20's? really my only gripe on the 20

 

[hitman243]

this colorway should've been made in suede

 

[sk33termcg33]

Went to return something at DSG this morning and couldn’t resist - used some rewards on them to get them under retail. Going to wear them around the house this afternoon and get ‘em on court tomorrow morning. Materials are nice though!

 

[206to813]

These joints really be looking like veins lol

 

[Remy LeBeau]

I feel like the lebron logo shoulda been on the back where the XX-I is

 

[Blue Mamba]

Maybe Lebron will wear some PE’s that’ll make these look decent, but man these are the worst looking Lebron’s in a while imo. I still think these were Kyries that they switched to Lebron’s. They just look so out of character for his line

 

[g-time]

Nike wasn’t going to renew Kyrie’s contract regardless so def not Kyries.

Not even near the worst though.

 

[grittyman]

how do the toes feel? any more space compared to the 20's? really my only gripe on the 20

Honestly I didn’t really pay much attention to the toe box area… nothing stood out to me as far as being cramped and uncomfortable, but I didn’t have any issues with the fit of the 20’s either.

I mean if I didn’t look down and see 21’s on my feet I couldn’t really tell the between the two…but this was also just a quick try on, would need to own a pair before making a final judgement.

 

[sk33termcg33]

Honestly I didn’t really pay much attention to the toe box area… nothing stood out to me as far as being cramped and uncomfortable, but I didn’t have any issues with the fit of the 20’s either.

I mean if I didn’t look down and see 21’s on my feet I couldn’t really tell the between the two…but this was also just a quick try on, would need to own a pair before making a final judgement.

I like the feel of the non-knit upper. To me, my foot just feels more secure and locked down in the 21 when compared to the 20. Other than that, they feel very similar so far, we’ll see what they are like in-game

 

[WASHED KING]

I like the feel of the non-knit upper. To me, my foot just feels more secure and locked down in the 21 when compared to the 20. Other than that, they feel very similar so far, we’ll see what they are like in-game

I think that's what the design goal was. Take an already successful model in the 20 and modify it to be better vs the brand new from the ground up approach.

Especially with Bron's history of foot injuries the past few seasons lockdown had to be top priority.

 

[Cladyclad]

I still need to know how these companies pick debut color ways

This one baffles me

 

[PKilroy5]

I had to go up to a size 13.5 for a roomier feel in the 20s. Nike just canceled my order for a size 13.5! Ugh. I placed another order for a size 13, hopefully size 13 works. If not I’ll be sending them back!

 

[coldlinebling]

The launch pair gotta be one of the most boring colorways of all time. They better drop the abalone pearl soon.

I really like this pair...Anybody got a 20% Nike coupon they ain't gonna use? Lol

Hope they do drop on Oct 14, I don't want to wait around for the blue pearl one...Need basketball shoes ASAP. If these have the same heel slip as the 20 I'm done lol.

 

[frank mucus]

The veins reminds me of the monkey paws used in the zoom glove and vis zoom

 

[vettez06]

Went to return something at DSG this morning and couldn’t resist - used some rewards on them to get them under retail. Going to wear them around the house this afternoon and get ‘em on court tomorrow morning. Materials are nice though!

Those look nice.

 

[g-time]

Have zero clue about heel slippage in the 20. Had zero issues with all my pairs.

 

[hitman243]

Have zero clue about heel slippage in the 20. Had zero issues with all my pairs.

haven't noticed it too much on my pairs but I lace up pretty snug
foot/heel shape prob play a big role in this feeling
I don't have that much heel slip in the penny 1 and everyone complains about it with that model

 

[rockwell]

Gonna wait for a decent color way. The initial offerings look like a Kobe TB model. Plain, uninspiring team shoes.

 

[lynchpin33]

In as Bill Belichickian, that I can honestly be, I am on to the 21's. Tried these on yesterday, at the shoe store, Bron 20 on one foot, Bron 21 on the other. Stock inserts in both and custom orthotics in both. The heel slip was still in the 20's both ways and there was none in the 21's. The 21's felt more plush in the forefoot which was a problem to me in the 20's where they just felt dead in the forefoot. More cushioning and seemed to be more containment. Also, much like Bron in his pairs, didn't look like my foot was going to explode out of the shoe on the sides.

No idea what’s up with the colorways on this model as well. Will be waiting for a colorway that does not have clear translucent that is going to be terrible traction and yellow in a few wears (even though, I know it is function over fashion). As I wait for the Jordan 38, to get its mess together as well. Jordan 36 and G.T. Jump 2 still holding me down otherwise. This could is a multiple purchase shoe at discount and the right colorway. Probaly be early next year before discounts if things stay true to the 20's in this post pandemic world.

Was waiting for the Trinity's on NDC to pop back up on discount, but that is in the wind now.

 

[sk33termcg33]

I agree - I had $40 in rewards coupons plus the return so I paid like net $50-something. I wouldn’t pay full retail on these though - they’re bound to be discounted eventually

 

[sk33termcg33]

In as Bill Belichickian, that I can honestly be, I am on to the 21's. Tried these on yesterday, at the shoe store, Bron 20 on one foot, Bron 21 on the other. Stock inserts in both and custom orthotics in both. The heel slip was still in the 20's both ways and there was none in the 21's. The 21's felt more plush in the forefoot which was a problem to me in the 20's where they just felt dead in the forefoot. More cushioning and seemed to be more containment. Also, much like Bron in his pairs, didn't look like my foot was going to explode out of the shoe on the sides.

No idea was up with the colorways on this model as well. Will be waiting for a colorway that does not have clear translucent that is going to be terrible traction and yellow in a few wears (even though, I know it is function over fashion). As I wait for the Jordan 38, to get it's mess together as well. Jordan 36 and G.T. Jump 2 still holding me down otherwise. This could is a multiple purchase shoe at discount and the right colorway. Probaly be early next year before discounts if things stay true to the 20's in this post pandemic world.

Was waiting for the Trinity's on NDC to pop back up on discount, but that is in the wind now.

Also, meant to include this in my post above - I LOVE the 38s but I can’t justify paying that price for a product that deteriorates so quickly. They are going back and the 21s gonna be my primary hoop shoe for a minute to see whether these are worth the price or not. Damn shame, too, because the 38s were literally perfect for me…

P.S.

On foot:

 

[Taury2128]

I feel like the lebron logo shoulda been on the back where the XX-I is

Should've been the lion logo

The launch pair gotta be one of the most boring colorways of all time. They better drop the abalone pearl soon.

I think the abalone's are dropping in December

 

[pharaohrache]

That was my approach for the Time Machines and the Future Airs…

…and I’m still kicking myself.

Ghosts and Future Airs for me Would've thought I learned after the first time too.. even the Pre-Heat 16s sold out which were meh to me despite liking the model. These seem to be sitting which is a good thing but I got my 12 secured just in case.

One of the better launch color ways IMO. Abalone Pearl pair to me is by far the worst of the bunch shown, alongside the Theatre and GS Multi pair.

 

[duke40]

The veins reminds me of the monkey paws used in the zoom glove and vis zoom

I’ll take a Vis Zoom retro (if done correct).

 

[hitman243]

I’ll take a Vis Zoom retro (if done correct).

Doubt they will ever be done proper. Too much tech for a non signature shoe.