For the second Lebron signature shoe, Nike hit everyone across the face with this shoe. This shoe was not only the best in terms of looks for 2004-05, but it was also the best basketball shoe for performance. The Zoom Lebron II had Zoom Air underneith the entire foot providing professional quality cushioning. The shoe also had a very strong and sturdy sole giving second to none lateral support. To top it all off, Nike used mesh panels for better breathability and a strap that made rolling your ankles in these next to impossible.
For styling, the Zoom Lebron II was completely unique. The Zoom Lebron 2 took very little inspiration from any other shoes. Like the Air Jordan line, the Zoom Lebron line was setting trends and styles for others to follow. Nike was big into lasering shoes the year prior and didn’t let off for the making of the Zoom Lebron 2’s. Without the strap across the shoes was like Lebron balling wearing a sleeveless shirt – it showed some amazing tats. The shoe had the King James lion lasered in as well and the famous LJ23 logo.
The Zoom Lebron 2 was a big hit to say the very least. At last, a Lebron shoe that had as much put into the style and fashion as the performance and the function. Today even with 3 models of Lebrons released and a 4th on the way, many sneakerheads say that the Lebron 2 is the best Lebron made so far.
Zoom LeBron II
Release date: 11/6/2004 | $120 USD
309378-011 Black/White-Met Silver-Varsity Red