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King James? has held thrones in Cleveland and Miami, but his domain ranges far beyond that. With over 1.3 billion residents, China serves as a gigantic marketplace and a hot bed for basketball and sneaker culture. Nike?s laced LeBron with a host of Chinese inspired shoes to pay homage to his legion of foreign fans while sparking interest in his latest line. In the spirit of the LeBron 9 ?China? release date we take a look back at his other signatures of the same theme.
Nike Zoom LeBron II “Chamber of Fear”
Model: Nike Zoom LeBron II
Year: 2004
Availability: Player Exclusive
LeBron?s first China inspired sneaker wasn?t even a regional exclusive but rather a kicks on court teaser. The colorway would lay the tracks for future releases but its tie to a controversial ad campaign likely kept it from hitting shelves.
