words by Nick DePaula

photography by Zac Dubasik

After the Desert Storm Soldier I seemed to cause quite a stir, here’s a first look at yet another unreleased Zoom LeBron Soldier I sample. This time around, it’s an all black colorway with a similar abrasion resistant textile along the entire upper. While the Desert Storm featured a lasered camouflage pattern along the straps and collar, this version has a more subtle black camo lasered underneath both the midfoot and heel straps.

Most likely these will remain a sample, as Nike Basketball has shifted all of its attention to the Zoom Soldier II. LeBron wore the next General Release colorway this afternoon in DC , and keep checking back as we have another surprise in store for you on Wednesday. You might want to actually root for a Wizards win or else we’ll have to hold back a few goods should the series end in 5 games!

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words by Nick DePaula
pictures by Zac Dubasik

In celebration of the start of the 2008 NBA Playoffs, we’ve decided to hit you with exclusive pictures of some unreleased samples from the LeBron James line. After first showing you the China exclusive Soldier II, check back during each game day of the Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers series as we’ll be unveiling several unseen samples as the series progresses.

Game 2 tips off tonight at 7 EST in Cleveland, and here’s a look at an unreleased Zoom Soldier I sample colorway in wheat tones. This wheat colorway shares several similarities to the Sole Bar exclusive Soldier I, released last summer, as the ankle collar, midfoot and heel straps have a lasered camouflage pattern. With a metallic gold midfoot plate and strap clips, as well as a translucent gum outsole, it’s really a shame these were never released. The toe cap is also made of an abrasion resistant textile that has somewhat of a sandpaper like feel.

The Soldier I is done and over with for now, but maybe one day when a potential Retro is being discussed this colorway might be revisited. (HINT: That means speak up and get a petition rolling!)

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