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The second version of the Nike LeBron 8, the LeBron 8 V2, is already upon us. Radically different and yet utterly familiar, the V2 owns many characteristics not possessed by its predecessor. The overall shape did not change from shoe to shoe and the renowned Max Air tooling hasn’t been altered, but nevertheless, the V2 is a completely different sneaker. To break down the differences and similarities between the models, we compared the sneakers side by side.
Nike LeBron 8 V1 + V2 ComparisonVisually, the V2's perforated upper appears far more technical than that of the LeBron 8 V1The Nike LeBron 8 V1 & V2 have identical silhouettesNike LeBron 8 V2 (left) and V1 (right)Nike LeBron 8 V1 (left) and V2 (right)Nike LeBron 8 V1's Suede tongue next to the V2's exposed Flywire constructionThe V1's suede forefoot next to the V2's perforated mesh and reinforced designThe V1's suede/Skinwire upper (left) and the V2's exposed Flywire design (right)The V2's exposed Flywire (left) and V1's suede/Skinwire uppers (right)The V2's flexible, synthetic pull tab next to the v1's plastic unitNike LeBron 8 V1: 17.2 oz (1 lb 1.2 oz)Nike LeBron 8 V2: 16.6 ozThe LeBron 8 V1's Skinwire and suede lateral heelThe LeBron 8 V2's exposed Flywire lateral heelLeBron 8 V1's mock carbon fiber Skinwire and suede medial heelLeBron 8 V2's exposed Flywire medial HeelThe LeBron 8 V2's exposed Flywire medial forefootThe v1's suede medial forefootNike LeBron 8 V2 lateral forefoot is constructed with exposed FlywireNike LeBron 8 V1 Lateral Forefoot: Mock carbon fiber Skinwire & SuedeNike LeBron 8 V1Nike LeBron 8 V2 White/Black-Sport Red
