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

[captainjackson]

Not sure how hard the denims are gonna be to get but I'm gonna try to get em on NDC, if I strike out....oh well lol. Some reason they don't look that bad to me anymore but the X's were better executed imo

 

[Nipsey3000]

Super dope colorway, but just like predicted, look how bad these will wear when used for hoops:
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Paint scratched up and chipping off the metallic portions, even the swoosh...:x  

Almost any shoe you play in its going to show signs of wear. But I see what you're getting at. The elite swoosh on the 9s chopped during casual wear, as long as the elite 11s don't do that...I'm ok with it.

But I don't play in my shoes, so...

 

[rl_wayne]

Q

I feel that some could've been done better but to say they terribly executed colorways is a bit of a stretch IMO ..... when it's all over with this model may go down as arguably the G.O.A.T. of the Lebron sig line if you ask me ....

everyone has their opinions but look at them.

SB will be worst of the SB colors.
The Elites are only saved by the Kings Crown.
The EXT series drastically pales in comparison to last years.
The only "exclusive" so far was the forging iron and they were just a second hand big bang.
No home colorway.
Christmas was decent but cmon...compared to past years?
Going back to exclusives, there have been none. Think about Taxis, NYCs, Gold Medals, Birthdays, Chinas, Crown Jewel, Hardwood Classics, etc.

for such a great sneaker design... IMO...the colorways never did it justice.

Are you judging the XIs just on the number of exclusive colorways it's had compared to other models? I mean when it's said and done, the XIs will have at least Forging Irons, 2K14s, WTLs, all those EXT models, and maybe the SBs or something else we haven't seen yet. The Xs had what? Crown Jewels, Gold Medals, EXTs, WTMVPs, and the Champ pack? It's not like there's a drastic difference there if you're comparing one model to the next.

Honestly, some of the best colorways of any given shoe are some of the GRs anyway. The only thing exclusive means to me is it's gonna be more of pain in the *** to get if I like it. I'm honestly pretty thankful most of the XIs have been easy to grab, not to mention on discount.

 

[darren502]

I don't get it. Those PE elites would sell out for sure if nike released them. These colorways that they are releasing are destined for the clearance rack. At least that's what I think.

 

[redrum3281]

 
everyone has their opinions but look at them.

SB will be worst of the SB colors.

The Elites are only saved by the Kings Crown.

The EXT series drastically pales in comparison to last years.

The only "exclusive" so far was the forging iron and they were just a second hand big bang.

No home colorway.

Christmas was decent but cmon...compared to past years?

Going back to exclusives, there have been none. Think about Taxis, NYCs, Gold Medals, Birthdays, Chinas, Crown Jewel, Hardwood Classics, etc.

for such a great sneaker design... IMO...the colorways never did it justice.

Kings Crown are an EXT and the EXT's are no worse than last yr IMO and all of the EXT's this yr seem to be obtainable at a regular price though will see on those KC and RKP in the future, I can't speak on the SB because i think all 3 are ugly, I prefer this yrs Christmas over all the rest because it's alctually feels Christmas-ey with the downfall being they should prob only be worn in dec, and i hate exclusives they're bogus bragging rights for no reason at all but they're are exclusives this yr, 2k14, FI, WTL, so what kinda colorways were YOU looking for because there was pretty much something for everyone you may not have 3 or 4 but you got 1 pr.....

 

[Mr Dink]

So, anyone copping Crimsons tomorrow?

 

[spiderjericho]

Huh??? You mean the lows? Hel, no.

I'll try for the denims for ish and giggles hopefully the bots and sneakers gods look down on me unfavorable.

 

[D_eezus]

Co-worker has on team elites today. Lets say if pay check is right next week im dropping 180.00 on them.

 

[D_eezus]

I don't get it. Those PE elites would sell out for sure if nike released them. These colorways that they are releasing are destined for the clearance rack. At least that's what I think.

Not at 275.00.

 

[carolinafinest]

Not at 275.00.

Or without easter pink or teal

 

[frank mucus]

Anyone actually play ball in their XI's?

My "King's Pride" are squeeking hard at the forefoot. I took the insole out to check it and it appears fine. Whenever I'm running or even just walking on the court it squeeks loud.

 

[ventureblake]

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Not XI related, but wanted to share. My good friend whipped me up a painting of ol' Bron Bron wearing my favorite shoe (so far). It's not finished but he wanted to hang it for an art festival going on in our home town.

 

[domosirchazzo]

Anyone actually play ball in their XI's?

My "King's Pride" are squeeking hard at the forefoot. I took the insole out to check it and it appears fine. Whenever I'm running or even just walking on the court it squeeks loud.

A lot of ppl have suggested a little lotion underneath the drop in midsole unit

 

[barbarianbob]

Q

I feel that some could've been done better but to say they terribly executed colorways is a bit of a stretch IMO ..... when it's all over with this model may go down as arguably the G.O.A.T. of the Lebron sig line if you ask me ....

everyone has their opinions but look at them.

SB will be worst of the SB colors.
The Elites are only saved by the Kings Crown.
The EXT series drastically pales in comparison to last years.
The only "exclusive" so far was the forging iron and they were just a second hand big bang.
No home colorway.
Christmas was decent but cmon...compared to past years?
Going back to exclusives, there have been none. Think about Taxis, NYCs, Gold Medals, Birthdays, Chinas, Crown Jewel, Hardwood Classics, etc.

for such a great sneaker design... IMO...the colorways never did it justice.

Are you judging the XIs just on the number of exclusive colorways it's had compared to other models? I mean when it's said and done, the XIs will have at least Forging Irons, 2K14s, WTLs, all those EXT models, and maybe the SBs or something else we haven't seen yet. The Xs had what? Crown Jewels, Gold Medals, EXTs, WTMVPs, and the Champ pack? It's not like there's a drastic difference there if you're comparing one model to the next.

Honestly, some of the best colorways of any given shoe are some of the GRs anyway. The only thing exclusive means to me is it's gonna be more of pain in the *** to get if I like it. I'm honestly pretty thankful most of the XIs have been easy to grab, not to mention on discount.

Pretty much this

X's we're cool but like everyone said judging a shoe off of limited colorways is ....... (cough) ..... hypebeast ...... (cough cough) ..... but seriously as far as limited releases go the X and XI are almost neck and neck. I personally just like the XI's silhouette more so I feel like most of its releases looked great even if I really didn't like the colorway ......

 

[aug2atl]

Size 8 Gator King for $232 shipped.

http://www.shopmyoslife.com/product/nike-lebron-xi-gator-king-asg

 

[amarano]

I wouldn't really consider myself a hypebeast bexause I want more limited colorways. it just seems the limited ones have a better motivation behind it. if it makes a difference the only XI I bought were the aways... :/

 

[lebronaldo]

Not XI related, but wanted to share. My good friend whipped me up a painting of ol' Bron Bron wearing my favorite shoe (so far). It's not finished but he wanted to hang it for an art festival going on in our home town.

That is really well done. I would be proud to hang that in my house...when I get one lol

 

[tekthemaestro]

Almost any shoe you play in its going to show signs of wear. But I see what you're getting at. The elite swoosh on the 9s chopped during casual wear, as long as the elite 11s don't do that...I'm ok with it.

But I don't play in my shoes, so...

uh...the 10s CERTAINLY dont show many if any signs of wear outside of the soles wearing down. my 10s all have hundreds of games logged on em and most people still think theyre new.  now the 10 elites on the other hand with that carbon fiber? smh no go. nike thrives on planned obsolescence. if they see something they make was made a LITTLE too well, theyll scale back the quality of materials, tell you its "new and improved" (a la the 11s) and charge you more.

 

[Nipsey3000]

uh...the 10s CERTAINLY dont show many if any signs of wear outside of the soles wearing down. my 10s all have hundreds of games logged on em and most people still think theyre new.  now the 10 elites on the other hand with that carbon fiber? smh no go. nike thrives on planned obsolescence. if they see something they make was made a LITTLE too well, theyll scale back the quality of materials, tell you its "new and improved" (a la the 11s) and charge you more.

Never mentioned the 10s at all but if walking casually shows "signs of wear", then every site you pay ball in will eventually show sign of wear...even the 10s eventually.

I was just saying that I understand exactly what dude was saying with the 9 swoosh and the reflective heel cup on the 11 elites being most likely on the first wear. But when playing ball, damage should be expected. (Hopefully later than sooner)

 

[eyedea]

so no hype for the denims huh

 

[lypac]

Almost any shoe you play in its going to show signs of wear. But I see what you're getting at. The elite swoosh on the 9s chopped during casual wear, as long as the elite 11s don't do that...I'm ok with it.

But I don't play in my shoes, so...

Agreed. What are you guys thinking wearing Bball shoes to play BBall in. 

 Thats crazy.

i kid. i kid.

 

[iamdakota]

so no hype for the denims huh

I, personally, hope not.

 

[eyedea]

I, personally, hope not.

think i am going for them too since i struck out on the foams today... hope it will be an easy cop on ndc, if not on to the next

 

[thapointguy]

They might as well not release the grey lows at all

 

[iamdakota]

think i am going for them too since i struck out on the foams today... hope it will be an easy cop on ndc, if not on to the next

Oh I'm not going for them. I'm not a fan of how they look at all. I wish you luck tomorrow though. If you like them, buy them.