Don't Get Your Feelings Hurt...

When an opponent said LeBron couldn’t handle a little trash talk in 2016 when his team was down 3-1, it stoked something inside King James. The rest is history. LeBron led the Cavs from the brink of elimination to the crown, highlighted by one of the biggest plays of his career—a chase down block late in a tied Game 7 that swung the tide of the contest. 

This colorway salutes that historic moment when the Cavs became the only team in league history to overcome a 3-1 deficit for their first and only title.

Product Details

LeBron’s carried the game for two decades. But what if we could help lighten the load? Enter the LeBron XXIII Elite. It offers peak lightweight responsiveness thanks to springy, full-length ZoomX foam—perfect for the high speed demands of the modern game — and a crown-shaped containment system to help you stay locked in. And, in true regal fashion, we raised the stakes even higher by removing the tongue and implementing a full-length Flyknit upper— perfect for running down opponents and pinning their shots against the glass on the game's biggest stage for another title ring.

• Unreal Bounce: The LeBron XXIII offers ultimate lightweight responsiveness thanks to some of our best basketball technology. A full-length ZoomX drop-in midsole offers optimal bounce. And, a carbon fiber plate helps keep your foot stable when making sudden movements while helping add a bit of speed.
• Stay Sturdy: Whether attacking the paint or applying perimeter pressure, the innovative crown-shaped containment system will help you stay locked in.
• Light Work: With an engineered jacquard and premium bootie lining, the LeBron XXIII is the ultimate in lightweight luxury, so you can get to your spots and keep your cuts razor sharp.
• Quick Moves: A sticky, squeaky multi-directional traction pattern offers you regal court feel, you’ll stay a step ahead of all pretenders to the throne.