The “What the” series symbolizes a year of battles and a range of unique styles for a Nike signature athlete but with the truncated NBA season it feels like we have yet to see what the LeBron 17 really has tucked away. The What the LeBron 17 interpolates parts of some of the most memorable colorways the shoe has seen so far in an eye-popping hybrid.The left shoe is a decidedly darker hue interpolating the black toe box of the “Currency” colorway and the gray upper stemming from the “I Promise” colorway. The dark shoe is set off by a scarlet tongue embroidered with LeBron’s “More Than Athlete” mantra. The purple sole unit with it’s golden swoosh completes the understated but dynamic look.

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The right shoe is equal parts vibrant and eclectic. The toe box is a vibrant green extrapolated from the alternate “Mr. Swackhammer ” colorway, the bright orange laces come inscribed with motivational phrases from the “I Promise” colorway, and it includes a lace lock as an homage to the Michael Jordan-inspired “Infrared” LeBron 17. The gum colored sole is the perfect neutral color to reign in the more wild shoe. This special colorway also includes the hangtags found on the iridescent “Future Air” LeBron 17. The insoles complete the details with their plaid coloring and “James family reunion” inscription. Included with the pack is a collection of patches to adhere to the tongue for extra flare. 

The “What The” Nike LeBron 17 is set to drop soon.  The price is set to be $200

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