Over LeBron James’ illustrious NBA career, we’ve seen the legend release over twenty different sneakers with Nike (not including his multiple takedown sneakers). Themes from his early releases have become integral parts of the Nike LeBron legacy, such as the Dunkman iteration. First appearing on the LeBron 2, this grey and green color palette that often showcases LeBron’s Dunkman logo derived from one of his earliest highlight reel dunks is being applied to the latest mainline LeBron sneaker — the Nike LeBron 22.
A light silver-grey steel color scheme is applied to the upper, with a marbled-like effect applied to the paneling. Of course, no Dunkman model is complete without including LeBron’s silhouette, reserved for the medial midsole shank in vapor green. Moving up from here, we see metallic gold hits on the eyelets, hosting a set of tonal laces and resting below the XX2 branding window.
The Swoosh logo cutout on the profile is lined with a vapor green bungee cord, running back to form The King’s signature on the heel tab. Down below, the lateral side features an iridescent Swoosh logo on the midsole shank, with cushioning inside including Zoom Air, Zoom Turbo, and Cushlon 2.0 foam. Finishing the sneaker is the split vapor green rubber outsole.
The Nike LeBron 22 Dunkman will release on May 1, 2025, through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is $180. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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