The Official Nike LeBron XII Thread- "July 4th/USA" & "King's Cloak/Red Paisley" 06/27/15

[cjdynasty]

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Hopefully when these drop we get that chroma option

These are sick! Need navy laces tho!

Someone not getting the Vick jersey reference is kind of depressing

Lmfao makes me feel old. Was definitely around for that. Top 5 NT of all times!

 

[sk33termcg33]

I've played in them the past two days for about 2 hrs a day and I love them so far.

Cushioning: the hex zoom set up is fantastic. While not incredibly noticeable at first, I started to feel the responsiveness more the second day. I love having basically full-length zoom but also having the flexibility in the forefoot area (the lack of this was my main gripe with the Xs - which I consider the most comfortable lebrons to date as far as hooping is concerned). The hex zoom allows you to stay on the balls of your feet and not sacrifice mobility, which I absolutely love. Since its bottom-loaded you don't feel the springiness like regular zoom but on impact and landing you don't feel the brunt of the force, either. It'd subtle but not overwhelmingly noticeable is the best way I can describe it. The heel zoom unit is just awesome, as you would probably assume by looking at the volume of it in the outsole.

Traction: Satisfactory - let me explain. On a clean surface it felt like suction cups and on a dirty floor I had a little trouble cause the translucent outsole would get caked over with dust and dirt but constantly wiping them down and getting some play time to soften the outsole a little helped dramatically. Still not perfect after, but adequate for hard cuts and stops.

Lacing is my main gripe with this shoe. As many have said it is a HUGE pain in the *** to tie these tight. But lock down is superb for that very reason - when tied tightly there will be no loosening of laces meaning your midfoot is secure as hell.

I went TTS and the mega fuse does give a little bit after wearing them for a little. At first the upper was rigid and not very pliable but now it seems to be softening and almost molding to your foot. I will say I had some problems with the shoe pinching the sides of my feet but that went away over time.

Great shoe, performance wise this zoom setup is amazing. For anyone looking to hoop in these I recommend them. I can't do Kobes anymore cause that lunar just killed my knees over time. For 200 plus tax these might be a little steep but that's what you get for new tech and the LBJ branding. I'd wait it out though to cop it seems like demand isn't huge for these, at least not here where I live.

Hope this helps!

 

[super t1ght]

Awesome review, thanks fam. Can't wait to hoop in these.

 

[ks6am]

Im just going to have to try a pair out. People seem to love the hex zoom im just going to have to see for myself.

 

[justdoingme]

My pair gets here today! I can't wait after hearing all about the comfort.

 

[cr8tivity]

Hope to have a release date for the NSRL soon 

 

[bdrake823]

http://news.nike.com/news/lebron-12-global-availability--2

Upcoming LEBRON 12 colorways will be available at Nike.com and select retailers in North America, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong:

• 
  Nov. 11: LEBRON 12 Dunk Force
• 
  Nov. 22: LEBRON 12 Instinct
• 
  Nov. 29: LEBRON 12 Six Meridians
• 
  Dec. 1: LEBRON 12 NSRL
• 
  Dec. 20: LEBRON 12 Data
• 
  Dec. 30: LEBRON 12 Trillion Dollar Man

Western Europe is on the following retail schedule:

• 
  Nov. 22: LEBRON 12 Instinct
• 
  Nov. 29: LEBRON 12 Six Meridians
• 
  Dec. 1: LEBRON 12 NSRL
• 
  Dec. 20: LEBRON 12 Data
• 
  Dec. 30: LEBRON 12 Trillion Dollar Man

South East Asia is on the following retail schedule:

• 
  Nov. 22: LEBRON 12 Instinct
• 
  Nov. 29: LEBRON 12 Six Meridians
• 
  Dec. 1: LEBRON 12 NSRL

 

[GrizzlyAnimal]

was pretty much in for the datas, but they're gonna have to wait i think... 

 

[D_eezus]

December 1 for NSRL. I think it makes it to discount. Couple days after BF and December is loaded with releases already.

 

[cr8tivity]

 
http://news.nike.com/news/lebron-12-global-availability--2

Upcoming LEBRON 12 colorways will be available at Nike.com and select retailers in North America, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong:

• 
  Nov. 11: LEBRON 12 Dunk Force
• 
  Nov. 22: LEBRON 12 Instinct
• 
  Nov. 29: LEBRON 12 Six Meridians
• 
  Dec. 1: LEBRON 12 NSRL
• 
  Dec. 20: LEBRON 12 Data
• 
  Dec. 30: LEBRON 12 Trillion Dollar Man

Western Europe is on the following retail schedule:

• 
  Nov. 22: LEBRON 12 Instinct
• 
  Nov. 29: LEBRON 12 Six Meridians
• 
  Dec. 1: LEBRON 12 NSRL
• 
  Dec. 20: LEBRON 12 Data
• 
  Dec. 30: LEBRON 12 Trillion Dollar Man

South East Asia is on the following retail schedule:

• 
  Nov. 22: LEBRON 12 Instinct
• 
  Nov. 29: LEBRON 12 Six Meridians
• 
  Dec. 1: LEBRON 12 NSRL

Thanks 

 

[shammgod]

Excited for these NSRLs finally. Repped @bdrake823 for the good news

 

[MaxP_3]

Definitely copping the NSRL. The datas will be copped in January.

 

[Magic33]

Meridians or NRSL's will probably be my first pair.

 

[iks mod]

May grab datas or instincts...

I love the nsrl too and the dunk force aren't bad.  I'd like to see some on feet shots of the dunk force

 

[serstylz2]

I guess Dunk Force really might be limited after all

 

[lino32]

I'm ready for the nrsl. Got my code @ Nike and my GC ready. Should come out to around $120. I can probably wait for a discount but I never know how these things go so I'm in. I'll pass on the Js for December.

 

[joulze]

My Lebron 12 collection will begin on Dec 1st! Looking forward to the NSRL's!

 

[washderice]

Yup all in on dec 1 for the nsrl. Think that's the only 1 of these I'm grabbing, but also grabbin 2 ids.

 

[cr8tivity]

 
I guess Dunk Force really might be limited after all

Why are you saying that ?

 

[drillest]

i hope they all go on sale. Just in time for the summer. Who the hell is considering paying retail for these.

 

[bdrake823]

i hope they all go on sale. Just in time for the summer. Who the hell is considering paying retail for these.

Pry all the people who have paid retail for all the past Lebron releases

 

[serstylz2]

 

 
I guess Dunk Force really might be limited after all

Why are you saying that ?

Only releasing in N America.. of course "limited" is all abstract, the N America release could be 500k pairs, just noticed it not being on any of the other lists above

 

[cr8tivity]

 
Only releasing in N America.. of course "limited" is all abstract, the N America release could be 500k pairs, just noticed it not being on any of the other lists above

That's a good point

 

[bdrake823]

 
Only releasing in N America.. of course "limited" is all abstract, the N America release could be 500k pairs, just noticed it not being on any of the other lists above

It speaks about the Dunk Force not releasing in other countries in the release.  Pry will get a release date a some point

Delivery of the LEBRON 12 Dunk Force and the LEBRON 12 HRT of a Lion beyond China and North America has yet to be determined.

 

[ventureblake]

Heard Matamores,Mexico didn't get the HOL ..... Didn't know they were that limited....

C'mon....just stop it, y'all are smarter than this lol.