Nike Zoom Lebron VI UWR in Full Detail

Here is the Nike Zoom Lebron VI in its basking glory for the masses to see up close and personal. If your wondering if this color way is releasing to the public, well the answer is yes. This is the part of the Gold Medal Pack Nike has planned this is known as the “United We Rise” color way but more on that later. We have a full pictorial of the shoe and what can we expect of this new simple yet stunning design of Lebron’s new sneaker. Take full view of what the shoe looks like after the jump, thanks to Chengyang.

Zoom Lebron VI UWR

Zoom Lebron VI UWR

Zoom Lebron VI UWR

Zoom Lebron VI UWR

Zoom Lebron VI UWR

Zoom Lebron VI UWR

Zoom Lebron VI UWR

Zoom Lebron VI UWR

He is a basketball player who can do it all. He is unstoppable both on the court and off, he is the king Both comfortable and flexible, beautiful and stylish, the Zoom LeBron VI not only represents LeBron James, but lets LeBron stay in control. The Zoom LeBron VI, the newest of the signature line, is the most versatile shoe for the most versatile athlete—LeBron James.

Working closely with LeBron, Footwear Design Director Ken Link created a shoe that represents the essence of LeBron James: team, toughness, passion, and vision. It’s all about durability, strength, and comfort on and off the court. A quick and powerful player, LeBron provides a little something for everyone. At 6-foot-8, LeBron can play all five positions. His love of basketball transcends the game; it’s about the basketball life and style. The Zoom LeBron VI, the latest in the signature series, designed specifically for the performance needs of LeBron James but transcends beyond the court.

Basketball players need footwear that is not only cushioned but also durable—it needs to last the length of the season. Players such as LeBron need footwear that is both comfortable and flexible, a shoe that lets them stay in control. The Zoom LeBron VI not only has a full-length Nike Zoom unit in the midsole for the ultimate responsive ride, but also has Nike Zoom double-stacked in the heel. The cushioning system helps the forefoot for transition when jumping. Deep sipes in the shoe allow for natural motion, which means the shoe works with the athlete’s movement, rather than against it.

The Zoom LeBron VI gives the wearer confidence while playing on and off the court. The shoe’s collar has been engineered with a wider opening so that it’s easier to slip on and wear while maintaining a full-length fit feel. On the collar, graffiti art highlights LeBron’s mantras—passion, family, winning, fearless, and vision.

Zoom LeBron VI
Quickness meets power. This is the most versatile shoe for the most versatile athlete—LeBron James.
• Lightweight natural motion outsole
• Full-length Nike Zoom
• Double-stacked Nike Zoom in the heel
• Dual-density basketball transition midsole
• Lateral stability rand
• Breathable tongue
• Inner sleeve with a traditional lacing system
• Phylon midsole design that minimizes weight while maximizing cushioning
• Carbon-fiber cup in the heel for stability
• Siping on the inside of the midsole

The “Nike We the People Graphic” draws inspiration from a number of cultural elements and design influences to create a bold aesthetic specific to the USA. The graphic, created by Design Director Mark Smith, leverages Nike’s Aerographics technology. With Aerographics, Nike designers are able to incorporate mesh directly into a garment without any extra materials or added weight. Both the “Nike We the People Graphic” and Aerographics technology are highlighted in the 2008 USA Basketball, Track and Field, Softball and BMX team uniforms.

When creating the graphic, Nike designers were drawn to tattoos as the first point of inspiration, specifically looking at how the graphic design could align directly to the athlete’s body. The multi-faceted graphic tells the story of many cultures coming together under the common theme of victory. Just like a tattoo on the body, the pattern of the graphic is darker than the base color surrounding it.

Specific elements of the design include:
- The Statue of Liberty, represented by the torch
- Stars and stripes representing the 50 American states
- The date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence
- Decorative elements from our nations’ currency
- The olive branch and arrows from the talons of the American eagle in the Presidential seal
- Celtic, African and Native American symbols and influences
- A bleeding heart representing Hispanic culture

46 Comments »

1. tired of all these new signature lines with just a big swoosh logo…that’s why none will compare with Jordan…more creativity please

   Comment by Lawrence — August 28, 2008 @ 4:47 am

2. Something draws me In about the shoe but something pushes me away.

   +’s
   The Design Is cool.
   The Colorway Is on point.
   -’s
   The Clunkyness
   The Biga_s Swoosh or maybe
   just me.

   For Basketball Yes I suppose

   For Fashion make It a low top, shrink the swoosh a bit and I’m sold!

   Comment by LimitedEditionSinceMarch292006 — August 28, 2008 @ 5:23 am

3. hope they grt these kicks in germany.

   Comment by jon — August 28, 2008 @ 5:56 am

4. These will be a collectors dream. The whole magnitude of them winning the gold medal… I love the design.

   I want these

   Comment by IkonRadio — August 28, 2008 @ 6:06 am

5. these r pretty ugly 2 me

   Comment by greenmaker24 — August 28, 2008 @ 6:49 am

6. Can’t wait to see a black color.

   Comment by lcsupa — August 28, 2008 @ 6:50 am

7. simply dope!!!

   Comment by sNIkErheadZ — August 28, 2008 @ 7:03 am

8. these are tuff…they remind me of vandals for sum plain obvious reason. but they are hot IMO. i agree ^^^ i cant wait to see em in black. the tatoo design is a kool concept too. its probably a good basketball sneaker.. but it loox like u can rock em fashion wise too..nice and simple

   Comment by Sanerio14 — August 28, 2008 @ 7:06 am

9. is it me or are lebrons just getting uglier with every release?

   Comment by chingle123 — August 28, 2008 @ 7:18 am

10. Looks like a version of the AF1’s

    Comment by gameface1326 — August 28, 2008 @ 7:31 am

11. it looks like an af1/AJ23/nike vandal/hyperdunk. i think it is UGLY

    Comment by bmoore — August 28, 2008 @ 7:52 am

12. For such a high caliber player it’s odd to me that Lebron doesn’t get more ‘awe-inspiring’ signature kicks…*confused*
    Aside from the IV design I don’t find any of them very memorable.

    I wonder how much of Lebron’s signature shoe designs can be credited to his own personal taste and input…

    Comment by nikeindabutt — August 28, 2008 @ 8:01 am

13. THEY LOOK MORE LIKE THEY SHOULD BE ONE OF HIS TEAM SHOES NOT HIS ACTUAL SHOE FOR THE SEASON..

    Comment by Brave — August 28, 2008 @ 8:03 am

14. they look as heavy as the lebron IV. whatever the case, i want to see these in black

    Comment by WIZEGUY — August 28, 2008 @ 8:12 am

15. The swoosh reminds me of the Air Force Lite mid.

    Comment by J.King — August 28, 2008 @ 8:17 am

16. i’m having second thoughts on this kicks, i actually love the logo on the tongue: “United We Rise” that’s it, but other than that…. i dont know.. my first impression was it’s like a combination of AJ Is & XX3s agree?!

    Comment by greggM — August 28, 2008 @ 8:23 am

17. This particular VI looks nice. However, in terms of value, and looks, the Hyperdunk is still hard to beat.

    Comment by Stoj23 — August 28, 2008 @ 8:43 am

18. Kind of reminds me of an updated Nike Terminator.
    These may grow on me, as other LeBron’s have, but I doubt i’ll be shelling out the green.

    Comment by Biggins — August 28, 2008 @ 9:24 am

19. # 12

    good call…I agree with the idea the LBJ’s design ideas leak into the final product. The IV’s are the only pair with a appeal. The II’s are the biggest joke…I cant believe people still by new CW’s of that.

    The V’s were like hiking boots. Def looks like LBJ goofy elephant foot gets in the way of most designs. Dude is a cornball follower. # 23

    Did you see how his tatts start below his shoulder right where his jersey starts. Like he only wants it to be done where people can see when he is on the court. DUDE IS A HUGE POSER!

    even though MJ’s are mythologized, and some pairs are overrated, you cannot deny that there are countless classics in that line.

    LBJ is 1 for 6 right now. Not a good look

    Comment by RULER of NY — August 28, 2008 @ 9:40 am

20. the color way is nice but the shoes are a joke

    Comment by mark — August 28, 2008 @ 10:36 am

21. ugly. pass 4 sure

    Comment by JC — August 28, 2008 @ 11:03 am

22. If the Lebron III and AF1 had a child, I think it would look somewhat like that. I like what I see so far, but as for any court shoe, how it performs is what matters most.

    Comment by Nice Kicks — August 28, 2008 @ 11:27 am

23. I THINK THIS IS THE TYPE OF SHOE THAT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT IN PERSON IM NOT SOLD ON THEM BUT I THINK I LIKE EM

    Comment by swanson — August 28, 2008 @ 11:48 am

24. Yeah they do look kind of like some Bron Force Fusions! I’d pick up only when they’ve been marked down though. Pretty decent looking shoe none the less.

    Comment by fernee — August 28, 2008 @ 11:51 am

25. It’s growing on me. So far I like it.

    Comment by Jerronimo — August 28, 2008 @ 11:55 am

26. Not bad but the print kind of kills it for me. It’s alot better than last year’s ugly ass lebron shoe. Overall 7/10.

    Comment by Twebb — August 28, 2008 @ 12:09 pm

27. Looks like an Air Force 1 high top.

    Comment by john — August 28, 2008 @ 12:34 pm

28. Exactly! They have the AF1 look to them toward the front.

    That’s why I said they need to drop the low top version and maybe theyll win over AF1 fans.

    Stoj23 Is not lying those Hyperdunks are beasts right now!

    Comment by LimitedEditionSinceMarch292006 — August 28, 2008 @ 1:19 pm

29. Yeah, Matt hit it right on the head. Sometimes the most comfortable shoes are the funky-looking ones.

    Comment by orthotic — August 28, 2008 @ 2:20 pm

30. HOT…shoulda thru some hyperdunk type stuff on em, but it dont matter…

    Comment by beastmode — August 28, 2008 @ 2:48 pm

31. MAN THIS LEBRON IS OFF THE HOOK..LEBRON SHOES LOOK WAY BETTER THAN KOBE .. HAHA DONT CARE WAT OTHER PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THEM.. GETTIN THEM TO COLLECT AND TO BALL IN.

    Comment by LONG BEACH KID — August 28, 2008 @ 2:49 pm

32. i dont like these, as comfortable as they may be, i will not be gettin them.

    Comment by YouKnow — August 28, 2008 @ 4:25 pm

33. …

    I guess I’ll just be spending more time hunting down the LBJ III’s and some of the IV’a…

    If I wore a size 15, I’d save up and cop the Fruity Pebble IV.

    Comment by Darneezy — August 28, 2008 @ 6:09 pm

34. these are the air jordan XX3’s mixed with the Lebron 3, mixed with AF1’s mixed with kevin durants huge nike check from his sneakers……overall 7/10

    Comment by JerseyCityStandUp — August 28, 2008 @ 7:04 pm

35. Please…Take the nike swoosh off of Lebrons shoes already!!!

    Comment by AWILL — August 28, 2008 @ 7:19 pm

36. They Do have more of a boot type of design but i still would scoop a pair up.

    Comment by solesaved — August 28, 2008 @ 8:26 pm

37. LEBRON ALWAYS HAS HAD SOME HEAVY LOOKING SHOES, THIS ONE IS NOT BAD LOOKING, IF THEY’RE COMFY, THAT’S EVEN BETTER.

    Comment by oldjumpman — August 28, 2008 @ 11:48 pm

38. IF I GOT THESE SHOE, I AM NOT SURE I’D WEAR IT, IT LOOKS TOO NICE, I WOULD HATE TO MESS IT UP. HOW MUCH DID YOU SAY THESE WERE GOING FOR???

    Comment by oldjumpman — August 28, 2008 @ 11:53 pm

39. I love all LeBrons. But the Zoom LeBron V was the best one that I played basketball in. If the Zoom LeBron VI performs better than the V. I’m sold. I think they look great! These look way better than the first VI. And the “Nike We the People Graphic” color way takes the cake. I think that this will be on of the most rememberale Zoom LeBrons that will ever come out. Plus this shoe is a must have for any sneaker head.

    Comment by EAzKing32 — August 29, 2008 @ 1:32 am

40. i just want them to retro the zoom lebron 2’s. Dual density in a ball shoe would be bad ass to cope with pronation and injury.

    Comment by Hugo's Boss — August 29, 2008 @ 11:10 am

41. The details are crazy!….but I thought I would ever buy a pair

    Comment by RepCodes — August 29, 2008 @ 11:37 am

42. tell they dont look like forces!!!! af50’s???

    Comment by wickedkid033 — August 30, 2008 @ 8:31 pm

43. these are gonna be the best lbj’s ever! simple, sleek, look comfortable. away with all the straps and other bs that just make them way to tight on your feet. i can’t wait for these. i wish i knew a release date. i’ve already seen the general release black and white pairs. they are off the hook too. i’m coppin ever color of these. these are so simple looking but i bet they are just as comfortable as the hyperdunks, just a little heavier.
    AND THAT’S THE TRUTH 4 U HATERZ!!!

    Comment by TRUTH 4 U HATERZ!!! — August 31, 2008 @ 10:47 pm

44. i luv these right here but i hope they’re not heavy !

    Comment by ironman — September 4, 2008 @ 12:36 pm

45. I agree fully and completely with the NiceKicks moderator who posted. The sole makes the shoe look big and heavy. It makes me feel uncomfortable looking at it, let alone putting it on.

    Comment by sneakerfittedguy — September 20, 2008 @ 11:17 pm

46. anyone know wats the width of this shoe? 3E 4E?

    Comment by vix — November 17, 2008 @ 8:12 pm

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