Nike 2025 unveils LeBron XXIII with 23 colorways and Forever King apparel line

Basketball’s most celebrated athlete and Nike join forces again for the 23rd LeBron signature line inspired by career milestones and designed to power the next generation of champions.

Next-Gen Tech Meets Deep Storytelling

Nike’s latest signature shoe for LeBron James—the LeBron XXIII—is a technical and cultural leap, pairing the brand’s most advanced materials with a rich tapestry of 23 colorways and stories honoring LeBron’s journey across the ages. The shoe’s innovation centers on a full-length ZoomX drop-in midsole, lightweight construction, and the all-new Crown Containment System, built for stability and court feel through explosive movements and every play.

The XXIII features a carbon fiber shank for torsional support, multi-directional traction, and a breathable engineered upper—keeping athletes cool and comfortable deep into the game.

LeBron James said: “The LeBron XXIII reflects the deep partnership I have with Nike, pushing the limits of design and innovation to create a new signature shoe that powers my game and tells the story of my career. Over two decades later, we’re still going strong, inspiring the next generation with a shoe that’s made for greatness.”

23 Stories, 23 Colorways, One Forever King

Each XXIII colorway marks a seminal achievement, including:

• Uncharted: First NBA player to surpass 40,000 points, debuting September 25 in China and globally October 3.

• Miami Twice: Celebrates back-to-back NBA titles and Finals MVPs during LeBron’s Miami Heat era.

• The Chosen One and the One Who Chose: Honors LeBron and his son Bronny as the NBA’s first father-son duo to play for the same team, debuting soon.

Every shoe ships in a crown-molded box from one of three eras—“The Chosen 1 Arrives,” “Taking the Throne,” and “Long Live the King”—with a collectible charm matching the heel icon and a booklet detailing all 23 stories.

Nike Basketball’s apparel teams designed graphic tees and sportswear to pair with each XXIII drop, from premium jerseys and shorts inspired by LeBron’s career with St. Vincent–St. Mary High School, the Cavs, Heat, and Lakers, to jackets, hoodies, and pants finished with metal grommets, luxury trims, and embroidered lion details.

Wil Green, Senior Director, Basketball Apparel, said: “When it comes to LeBron’s Forever King Signature apparel collection, we knew we had to elevate our offerings to make them fit for a king. We obsessed the styles from past LeBron apparel lines throughout the three eras. What were those styles of shorts, pants, hoodies, jackets, jerseys and shorts that were hot during those eras? We took those insights and modernized the cuts and elevated the finishes to meet LeBron’s standard. Working hand-in-hand with our footwear teams allowed us to create a complete head-to-toe Forever King Collection that blends nostalgia with modern luxury.”

Celebration, Legacy, and the Future

LeBron’s XXIII collection launched during his Forever King Tour of China, marking his 15th visit as a Nike athlete and 20 years since his first signature Asia tour—highlighting his global impact and Nike’s role in inspiring athletes worldwide.

The line underscores two decades of partnership in sport science, design, and brand storytelling, built to “empower the next generation of hoopers and inspire athletes around the world”.

Release Details

The LeBron XXIII Uncharted colorway launches September 25 in China and October 3 globally at nike.com and select retailers, with new colorways rolling out in the coming months. The Forever King apparel collection will launch before the holiday season, completing a historic milestone for the athlete, Nike, and global basketball culture.