Nike is going to launch LeBron XXII 'Token' sneakers on November 19, 2024. After the release this Tuesday, the brand new sneakers will be available for purchase via Nike's official website, Nike SNKRS and other select retailers at a price point of $200.
These sneakers are the latest iteration of the basketball icon LeBron James' signature sneaker series with Nike. LeBron XXII also got a release earlier this month in a "Currency" colorway. It was launched on November 15, 2024 and has garnered attention from fans around the world.
This time, a brand new 'Token' colorway is about to be launched. It marks a collaboration between footwear, basketball, and board games industry as Nike, LeBron James, and Monopoly are joining forces to bring up these shoes.
Looking into the Nike LeBron XXII 'Token'
The collaboration of Nike and LeBron James is a loved partnership among sneaker fans around the globe. LeBron Raymone James Sr. is an American basketball power forward, who plays for Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. He sports a 22 season career and 22 signature shoes altogether. The LeBron line has garnered significant amount of love from fans.
This time, the collaboration with Monopoly adds a hint of playfulness to Nike and James' partnership. Below is what Nike had to mention about this:
"22 seasons. 22 signature shoes. And LeBron isn't slowing down anytime soon. Created in collaboration with Monopoly, this special release of the LeBron 22 takes inspiration from the classic game board, currency, tokens and properties."
The colorway of the LeBron XXII 'Token' sneakers contains Deep Royal Blue, Metallic Gold, Midnight Navy. The shoes sport shades of blue and yellow. It features Deep Royal Blue as its base color and sports laser crafted graphics on the body, inspired by Monopoly themes. The Metallic Gold embroidery is believed to be a reference to the game’s tokens. Accents of Midnight Navy are also seen on the sneakers.
The upper is constructed with lightweight materials. The Monopoly logo is subtly sported into the design of the shoes. The toe box is relatively streamlined. The midsole features responsive cushioning, which is a signature part of the LeBron series.
The outsole of LeBron XXII 'Token' incorporates patterns inspired by Monopoly’s board design. The Monopoly-themed tags are featured on the lateral side to the metallic Swoosh.
Below is what Nike had to say about the shoes on its website:
"This Deep Royal Blue colorway takes on laser-etched graphics, Midnight Navy accents, Metallic Gold embroidery, and finished with the iconic game logo. Every time you step into this pair, you're primed for Park Place. No dice roll needed—lace up and get to winning. It's your turn."
The packaging of the shoe is anticipated to be specially co-branded in style consisting of design elements of both, Nike and Monopoly, thus adding a bit of a unique aesthetic to the overall presentation of the shoes..
Kicks on Fire is one such select retailer and below is what they stated about LeBron XXII 'Token':
"This limited-edition sneaker design elegantly combines the iconic elements of Monopoly with Nike’s cutting-edge basketball shoe technology, resulting in a standout product for both sneaker enthusiasts and Monopoly fans alike."
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Key Details at a Glance
- Product: Nike LeBron XXII 'Token'
- Colorway: Deep Royal Blue/ Metallic Gold/ Midnight Navy
- Price: USD 200
- SKU: HV5145-400
- Release Date: November 19, 2024
- Where to Buy: Nike.com, Nike SNKRS, and other selected retailers
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