The Nike LeBron 21 Tahitian Releases Holiday 2023

Published October 4, 2023

As the anticipation for LeBron James' 21st NBA season mounts, so does the excitement around his signature sneaker releases. LeBron's partnership with Nike has consistently brought forth game-changing footwear that marries performance with storytelling. The recent unveiling of the LeBron 21 in the Akoya colorway offered a heartwarming narrative. Drawing parallels between the protective nature of oysters and LeBron's paternal instincts, the LeBron 21 beautifully epitomizes the journey of a pearl reaching its zenith. With the Melo Melo and Abalone colorways already in the limelight, it's time for the Tahitian rendition to take center stage.

Dressed primarily in black, the LeBron 21 in the Tahitian colorway brings the richness of Tahitian pearls to life. The textured upper, combined with a mesh tongue, laces, sock liner, and a lateral Swoosh, perfectly conceals the intricate 360-degree zonal cabling system. White embellishments can be spotted on LeBron's signature atop the tongue, the edges of the lateral Swoosh, and the medial Swoosh, adding the right amount of contrast. The true magic, however, lies in the heel. Mimicking the iridescent glow of Tahitian pearls, the heel counter and sections of the sole shimmer with dynamic hues. Performance remains at the core of its design, with a black foam sole incorporating advanced features like a Zoom Turbo unit in the forefoot, a 13-millimeter bottom-loaded Zoom unit in the heel, Cushlon 2.0 throughout its length, and a robust carbon fiber midfoot plate. Completing the look is the striking green rubber outsole.

The Nike LeBron 21 Tahitian will release November 3, 2023, through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s and GS sizing, the retail price is set at $200 and $160, respectively. Keep it locked to our Twitter and the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.