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There was a time when original, basketball signature shoe colorways reflected the color of a player’s team. For instance, black and red was a staple color scheme for all of MJ’s original kicks and Penny’s shoes wouldn’t be right without some form of black and blue. These days, the original colorway has no boundaries or guidelines. Check out the Most Unconventional Signature Launch Colorways of the Last Five Years.
Nike Air Max LeBron VII “China”
Release Date: October 3, 2009
While many tend to think the more conventional White/Black-Varsity Red LeBron VII released first, Nike actually dropped the a limited quantity of the China, or “Moon Cake,” LeBron VII exclusively in China. However, Nike would later release the “Moon Cake” LeBron VII in the USA just two weeks later.
