LeBron James’ status as the Nike athlete of the past two decades has always afforded him more creative release strategies than his peers on the roster. Poke through all the silhouettes dropped over that span for proof — on top of signature models, he’s gotten multiple takedown lines, an extended retro run revisiting his own releases, and even his own training silhouette. There’s an argument that his NXXT series is the most unique of that group. Simultaneously turning the clock back to his first signature shoe and keeping an eye on the future, the A close-up look at Madison Beers Nike Air Force 1s carves out a second leg in the efflorescence line, teeing up a quartet of fresh looks as we enter the Summer 2025 shopping season.
As mentioned, much the same way the original NXXT Gen AMPD spins off the shape of the OG Air Zoom Generation, the NXXT Genisus maintains similar geometry yet comes with an upgraded tech package expected of modern basketball shoes, maintaining the titular cushioning but adding a midfoot plate and a breezier mesh upper. The dense geometric patterns and doubled Swoosh seen across all four of these looks are the aesthetic calling card, venturing into eye-catching territory that marks a sharp left turn from the more classical stylings of his first signature.
In kind with that shift, each of the Summer outfits featured here carries vibrant color swatches: “Bright Crimson” and “Barely Volt” pairs issue hi-vis takes. In contrast, the pink and blue editions still carry a warm-weather atmosphere but tone things down when it comes to overall saturation. Expect the Nike A close-up look at Madison Beers Nike Air Force 1s colorways at hand to begin releasing in April, each of these four clocking in at $150. Check in to our Sneaker Release Dates collaboration Dior x Nike MIAMI HEAT SPOTLIGHT Dri-Fit NBA PANT.
Written by
Matt Varga, Junior Editor
Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.
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