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You should expect an infinite supply of unusual sneakers when you are the all-time top scorer in NBA history and have a building named after you on Nike’s campus. Even though he has a ton of options when it comes to basketball shoes, LeBron James sticks with the sneakers that the school his son attends.
James revealed a new version of the Nike LeBron 21 — this time featuring the USC Trojans — during Sunday afternoon’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns.
Who needs a lousy day to unveil new player-exclusive sneakers in a nationally televised game? Maybe it was because USC beat archrival UCLA last night.
James has worn a number of colorways this season that draw inspiration from the Trojans, but this one could be Nike’s finest effort. Here we will take a close look at the shoes and show you where to get similar ones at a lower price.
New LeBron 21 from Nike
The ‘USC Trojans’ colorway of the Nike LeBron 21!
Sportswriter Mark J. Rebilas of USA TODAY
James made his Nike LeBron 21 debut on Sunday in a home-white ‘USC Trojans’ colorway. The sneakers have a white top with gold and cardinal details. On top of the see-through outsole rests the white and spotted midsole. Finally, the tongues feature the renowned USC logo.
Athletes and spectators will have to wait a little longer for these basketball sneakers to hit store shelves. Fortunately, James’s new and old sneakers are available on the Nike website in multiple colorways, so there is some good news for online customers.
In September 2023, the formal release of James’ 21st signature sneaker took place, and the price tag was $200. Despite coming in without the same level of hype as its forerunner, the Nike LeBron 21 has been gaining popularity among sneakerheads. Fans who were hesitant to support James have been won over by his seemingly endless supply of unique hues.
Furthermore, the Nike LeBron 21 features the brand’s top performance technologies. In order to achieve a low-profile design, the model has a cable system that is compatible with Air Zoom cushioning. Even with all that power, the sneaker can hold up under one of the greatest players in NBA history.
Sneakerheads are in luck, as both the Los Angeles Lakers and the University of Southern California are preparing for tournament runs in the Pac-12. When it comes to shoe news, you can’t miss FanNationKicks.com.
