Nike LeBrons Borrow From Air Max 97s

'Silver Bullet' Nike LeBron Soldier 11s release on Aug. 17.

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So pervasive is the Nike Air Max 97 in 2017 that even basketball sneakers are looking to the shoe for inspiration. The Nike LeBron line references the original "Silver Bullet" 97 colorway on this, a similarly styled Nike LeBron Soldier 11.

The shoe has reflective accents, a familiar colorway, a striped sole, and a small Swoosh hit on the upper that all connect it to the Air Max 97.

While images of this LeBron Soldier 11 have been floating around for a week or so, Nike only recently unveiled the shoes. They're listed on SNKRS now here as releasing on Aug. 17 for $140.

Nike LeBron Soldier 11 "Silver Bullet"
Release Date:
08/17/17
Color: Metallic Silver/University Red-Black-White 
Style #: 897646-007
Price: $140

Silver Bullet Nike LeBron Soldier 11 897646-007 Profile
Silver Bullet Nike LeBron Soldier 11 897646-007 Reflective
Silver Bullet Nike LeBron Soldier 11 897646-007 Medial
Silver Bullet Nike LeBron Soldier 11 897646-007 Top
Silver Bullet Nike LeBron Soldier 11 897646-007 Heel
Silver Bullet Nike LeBron Soldier 11 897646-007 Sole