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This is the LeBron 8 Thread.
Last Updated: May 23th, 2011**

The Features
-Lion on tongue represents LeBronÂs ravenous nature of a hunter on court.
-Signature tongue back label inspired by bespoke off court attire, highlights the crafted nature of the shoe.
-Height differential between collar nad heel has increased, which results in better lockdown and more achilles flexion.
-Swoosh design moved back on the shoe toward rear, ending on unique spoiler loop, to symbolize LeBronÂs speed on court.
-Alternating formation of laces eye row created for better fit, with a top eyelet provide enhanced lockdown through dual pull design, shaped like an 8.
-Luxurious, supple all-natural leather upper, classically crafted and molded after the shell of a dress shoe.
-Structural TPU injected frame around flywire technology, with ergonomic zonally designed support, for lightweight lockdown only where needed.
-Outsole geometry combined with X flex design decouples heel to displace force and pressure.
-Deep cut forefoot flex grooves for optimal range of motion.
-Lightweight multidirectional herringbone pattern specifically LeBronÂs first step and quick cuts.
-Dual density molded internal collar foam for elevated lockdown and comfort.
-Midsole compression molded phylon interface works in concert with Max Air 360 cushioning to help guide through the footstrike and further enhance ride.
-Max Air 360 unit for ultimate cushioning and impact protection.
-Fully integrated, seamless mesh innersleeve provides breathability and comfort.
-Functional detailing in the perimeter of the outsole provides flexibility while representing personal inspiration points
The Colorways (V/1 & V/2)
NOTE: Please continue to check for updates on certain colorways. Quotations represent pending confirmation. Click on each picture to view article and more pictures. No links will be provided for purchases on front page.
The V/1
October 1st, 2010: White/White/Sport Red (417098-101) - MSRP is $160.00 USD - ASIA RELEASE ONLY
December 1st, 2010: White/White/Sport Red (417098-101) - MSRP is $160.00 USD - UNITED STATES RELEASE

October 26th, 2010: Black/White/Sport Red/Metallic Gold (417098-002) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

October 16th, 2010: Retro/Black-Pink Flash-Filament Green (417098-401), MSRP is $160.00 USD - HOUSE OF HOOPS, MIAMI ONLY.
October 17th, 2010 - November 19th, 2010:: Retro/Black-Pink Flash-Filiment Green (417098-401), MSRP is $160.00 USD - QUICKSTRIKE RELEASE.
December, 2010:: Retro/Black-Pink Flash-Filiment Green (415238-400) (Grade School Sizes), MSRP is $110.00 USD - QUICKSTRIKE RELEASE

November 19th, 2010: White/Midnight Navy/Varsity Red (417098-100) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

December 7th, 2010: White/White/Sport Red (417098-101) (US version) - MSRP is $160.00 USD - FOOT LOCKER RELEASE

December 11th, 2010: Black/Black (417098-001) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

December 2010: QUICKSTRIKE - White/White-Sport Red/Metallic Gold - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

The V/2
December 26th, 2010: White/Varsity Red/Green (429676-600) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

January 8th, 2011 - White/Black/Sport Red (429676-100) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

February 4th, 2011 - Cool Grey/White-Dark Grey (429676-002) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

February 17th, 2010 - (448696-406) (NBA East All-Star 2011) - MSRP is $165.00 USD.

"March 4th, 2011" - Midnight Navy/White-Metaillic Silver (429676-400) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

"March 4th, 2010" - Photo Blue/Black-Tour Yellow (429676-401) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

"March 4th, 2011" - Grey/Orion Blue-Cool Grey (429676-001) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

The V/3 (PS/Postseason)
"April 16th, 2011" - "White/Black/Sport Red" (xxxxxx-xxx) - MSRP is to be determined.

Awaiting Information - "Black/Royal/Concord" (xxxxxx-xxx) - MSRP is to be determined.

Awaiting Information - "Black/Sport Red/White" (xxxxxx-xxx) - MSRP is to be determined.

Awaiting Information - "Metallic Silver/Electric Green/White" (xxxxxx-xxx) - MSRP is to be determined.

LeBron 8 Lows
Nike Air Max LeBron 8 V2 Low Blue & Volt New Images aka "Sprites"
http://fb.me/wnmvc33u
Large Images: http://www.lrj23.com/blog/index.php/2011/03/30/lebron-8-low-2/

Nike Air Max LeBron 8 V2 Low "Triple Black"

Nike Air Max LeBron 8 V2 Low "Mettalic Silver"


Nike Air Max LeBron 8 V2 Low "Solar Red" (or Mango)

The Samples, Player Exclusives, and Unknowns
NOTE: These shoes are all the samples, player exclusives and other colorways awaiting information. Click on each picture to view article and more pictures.
Player Exclusive - St. Vincent St. Mary's "Home" Edition

Player Exclusive  St. Vincent St. MaryÂs ÂAway Edition

Player Exclusive  Black/Varsity Red/White ÂPortland Game PE
***SEE TIMELINE BELOW***
Player Exclusive  Black/Varsity Red/White ÂOKC Game PE

Sample - Grey/Electric Green/White

Sample - Charcoal/Black/Red

Sample - White/Varsity Royal/Total Orange

Sample - Varsity Royal/Total Orange-White (Cleveland Cavaliers' Hardwood Classic)

Sample - White/Navy/Photo Blue (Dallas Mavericks)

Sample - White (GS size)

Player Exclusive  V2 Home PE

Player Exclusive -- V2 Away PE
http://fb.me/th7RRCEV
3 more pic: http://www.lrj23.com/blog/index.php/2011/03/30/lebron-8-away-pe/

Player Exclusive  V2 "Shooting Stars" PE


Player Exclusive LeBron 8 PS Home PE V3
http://fb.me/11PIjxTGp
more detail pic: http://www.lrj23.com/blog/index.php/2011/05/23/lebron-8-ps-pe/

On the Court
This section presents the colorways worn by LeBron James throughout the 2010-2011 season. Click each picture to view articles covering the shoes.
October 26th, 2010[/b] - The Black/White/Red ("Launch") @ Boston Celtics

October 29th, 2010 - The White/Sport Red ("China") vs. Orlando Magic

November 9th, 2010 - The White/Sport Red ("US") vs. Utah Jazz

November 11th, 2010 - The White/Midnight Navy/Sport Red ("Veteran's Day") vs. Boston Celtics

December 1st, 2010 - The White/Varsity Red/Metallic Gold (Miami Home) vs. Detroit Pistons

December 2nd, 2010 - The Black/Black/White PE @ Cleveland Cavaliers

December 25th, 2010 - The Sport Red/White/Black ("Christmas") @ Los Angeles Lakers


December 28th, 2010 - The White/Black/Sport Red V/2 vs. New York Knicks

December 28th, 2010 - The Black/White V/2 PE @ Houston Rockets

January 9th, 2010 - The Black/Varsity Red V/2 PE @ Portland Trail Blazers

January 30th, 2010 - The Black/Varsity Red/White V/2 PE @ Oklahoma City Thunder

Last Updated: May 23th, 2011**

Click to show pictures
The Features
-Lion on tongue represents LeBronÂs ravenous nature of a hunter on court.
-Signature tongue back label inspired by bespoke off court attire, highlights the crafted nature of the shoe.
-Height differential between collar nad heel has increased, which results in better lockdown and more achilles flexion.
-Swoosh design moved back on the shoe toward rear, ending on unique spoiler loop, to symbolize LeBronÂs speed on court.
-Alternating formation of laces eye row created for better fit, with a top eyelet provide enhanced lockdown through dual pull design, shaped like an 8.
-Luxurious, supple all-natural leather upper, classically crafted and molded after the shell of a dress shoe.
-Structural TPU injected frame around flywire technology, with ergonomic zonally designed support, for lightweight lockdown only where needed.
-Outsole geometry combined with X flex design decouples heel to displace force and pressure.
-Deep cut forefoot flex grooves for optimal range of motion.
-Lightweight multidirectional herringbone pattern specifically LeBronÂs first step and quick cuts.
-Dual density molded internal collar foam for elevated lockdown and comfort.
-Midsole compression molded phylon interface works in concert with Max Air 360 cushioning to help guide through the footstrike and further enhance ride.
-Max Air 360 unit for ultimate cushioning and impact protection.
-Fully integrated, seamless mesh innersleeve provides breathability and comfort.
-Functional detailing in the perimeter of the outsole provides flexibility while representing personal inspiration points
The Colorways (V/1 & V/2)
NOTE: Please continue to check for updates on certain colorways. Quotations represent pending confirmation. Click on each picture to view article and more pictures. No links will be provided for purchases on front page.
The V/1
October 1st, 2010: White/White/Sport Red (417098-101) - MSRP is $160.00 USD - ASIA RELEASE ONLY
December 1st, 2010: White/White/Sport Red (417098-101) - MSRP is $160.00 USD - UNITED STATES RELEASE

Click to show pictures
October 26th, 2010: Black/White/Sport Red/Metallic Gold (417098-002) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

Click to show pictures
October 16th, 2010: Retro/Black-Pink Flash-Filament Green (417098-401), MSRP is $160.00 USD - HOUSE OF HOOPS, MIAMI ONLY.
October 17th, 2010 - November 19th, 2010:: Retro/Black-Pink Flash-Filiment Green (417098-401), MSRP is $160.00 USD - QUICKSTRIKE RELEASE.
December, 2010:: Retro/Black-Pink Flash-Filiment Green (415238-400) (Grade School Sizes), MSRP is $110.00 USD - QUICKSTRIKE RELEASE

Click to show pictures
November 19th, 2010: White/Midnight Navy/Varsity Red (417098-100) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

Click to show pictures
December 7th, 2010: White/White/Sport Red (417098-101) (US version) - MSRP is $160.00 USD - FOOT LOCKER RELEASE

Click to show pictures
December 11th, 2010: Black/Black (417098-001) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

Click to show pictures
December 2010: QUICKSTRIKE - White/White-Sport Red/Metallic Gold - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

Click to show pictures
The V/2
December 26th, 2010: White/Varsity Red/Green (429676-600) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

Click to show pictures
January 8th, 2011 - White/Black/Sport Red (429676-100) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

Click to show pictures
February 4th, 2011 - Cool Grey/White-Dark Grey (429676-002) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

Click to show pictures
February 17th, 2010 - (448696-406) (NBA East All-Star 2011) - MSRP is $165.00 USD.

Click to show pictures
"March 4th, 2011" - Midnight Navy/White-Metaillic Silver (429676-400) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

Click to show pictures
"March 4th, 2010" - Photo Blue/Black-Tour Yellow (429676-401) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

Click to show pictures
"March 4th, 2011" - Grey/Orion Blue-Cool Grey (429676-001) - MSRP is $160.00 USD.

Click to show pictures
The V/3 (PS/Postseason)
"April 16th, 2011" - "White/Black/Sport Red" (xxxxxx-xxx) - MSRP is to be determined.

Click to show pictures
Awaiting Information - "Black/Royal/Concord" (xxxxxx-xxx) - MSRP is to be determined.

Click to show pictures
Awaiting Information - "Black/Sport Red/White" (xxxxxx-xxx) - MSRP is to be determined.

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Awaiting Information - "Metallic Silver/Electric Green/White" (xxxxxx-xxx) - MSRP is to be determined.

Click to show pictures
LeBron 8 Lows
Nike Air Max LeBron 8 V2 Low Blue & Volt New Images aka "Sprites"
http://fb.me/wnmvc33u
Large Images: http://www.lrj23.com/blog/index.php/2011/03/30/lebron-8-low-2/

Click to show pictures
Nike Air Max LeBron 8 V2 Low "Triple Black"

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Nike Air Max LeBron 8 V2 Low "Mettalic Silver"

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Nike Air Max LeBron 8 V2 Low "Solar Red" (or Mango)

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The Samples, Player Exclusives, and Unknowns
NOTE: These shoes are all the samples, player exclusives and other colorways awaiting information. Click on each picture to view article and more pictures.
Player Exclusive - St. Vincent St. Mary's "Home" Edition

Click to show pictures
Player Exclusive  St. Vincent St. MaryÂs ÂAway Edition

Click to show pictures
Player Exclusive  Black/Varsity Red/White ÂPortland Game PE
***SEE TIMELINE BELOW***
Player Exclusive  Black/Varsity Red/White ÂOKC Game PE

Click to show pictures
Sample - Grey/Electric Green/White

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Sample - Charcoal/Black/Red

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Sample - White/Varsity Royal/Total Orange

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Sample - Varsity Royal/Total Orange-White (Cleveland Cavaliers' Hardwood Classic)

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Sample - White/Navy/Photo Blue (Dallas Mavericks)

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Sample - White (GS size)

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Player Exclusive  V2 Home PE

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Player Exclusive -- V2 Away PE
http://fb.me/th7RRCEV
3 more pic: http://www.lrj23.com/blog/index.php/2011/03/30/lebron-8-away-pe/

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Player Exclusive  V2 "Shooting Stars" PE

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Click to show pictures
Player Exclusive LeBron 8 PS Home PE V3
http://fb.me/11PIjxTGp
more detail pic: http://www.lrj23.com/blog/index.php/2011/05/23/lebron-8-ps-pe/

Click to show pictures
On the Court
This section presents the colorways worn by LeBron James throughout the 2010-2011 season. Click each picture to view articles covering the shoes.
October 26th, 2010[/b] - The Black/White/Red ("Launch") @ Boston Celtics

Click to show pictures
October 29th, 2010 - The White/Sport Red ("China") vs. Orlando Magic

Click to show pictures
November 9th, 2010 - The White/Sport Red ("US") vs. Utah Jazz

Click to show pictures
November 11th, 2010 - The White/Midnight Navy/Sport Red ("Veteran's Day") vs. Boston Celtics

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December 1st, 2010 - The White/Varsity Red/Metallic Gold (Miami Home) vs. Detroit Pistons

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December 2nd, 2010 - The Black/Black/White PE @ Cleveland Cavaliers

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December 25th, 2010 - The Sport Red/White/Black ("Christmas") @ Los Angeles Lakers

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December 28th, 2010 - The White/Black/Sport Red V/2 vs. New York Knicks

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December 28th, 2010 - The Black/White V/2 PE @ Houston Rockets

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January 9th, 2010 - The Black/Varsity Red V/2 PE @ Portland Trail Blazers

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January 30th, 2010 - The Black/Varsity Red/White V/2 PE @ Oklahoma City Thunder

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