Comfort Over Style

For a player whose athleticism is just but one weapon in his arsenal, a comfortable yet light-weight shoe is essential. With this in mind, designers in Nike have come up with Lebron James VI.

The past Lebrons, as what they call the LBJ shoes collection, was more on the bigger and heavier side. And weekend warriors just could not bare additional weight on their feet. After all, they are not the six-foot-eight 260-pound forward who can dunk virtually from any angle of the playing court. Even Lebron James himself took notice of the fact that consumers think of buying basketball shoes more for off-court than using them in an actual basketball game. So the designers looked back on the first one, the Air Zoom Generations which has an off-court friendly design, and created Lebron James VI.

The shoe does not compromise comfort and performance, yet it has found a way to keep it as light as possible. It's like fusing Air Zoom Generations and Lebron Air Force 1. Cushioning is one of the factors taken into consideration, with the Zoom Air taking much of the pressure off the feet. Its fit sleeve, on the other hand, makes sure that the shoe is comfortable enough to wear while not constricting your foot.

The Lebron James VI is arguably the simplest and least adorned Lebron shoe since perhaps the Air Zoom Generation. But don't get fooled by its rather simple design for it can really pack a punch when it is intended for its original purpose - as basketball shoes.

If you think that the  Zoom Lebron V is just a flashy footwear, then you better think again. It actually has a few tricks up its sleeves.

A major retool from its predecessor, the Zoom Lebron V is equipped with a Phyposite endoskeleton structure. Nike has a knack for using technologically advanced and durable materials for their footwear and this is no different.

Phyposite is actually a combination of Phylon (more commonly known as EVA foam) and Foamposite (or liquid polyurethane). The result of this composition is a lightweight, flexible and durable material that can support your body weight, especially during abrupt movement. The phyposite bucket, which is also incorporated in the shoe acts like a vise grip that locks your foot in. And once you fasten the strap, you foot will lock into place no matter how sudden your movements are - the shoe will react with your movement.

This lockdown fit may be uncomfortable to some especially during the first few times they wear the  Zoom Lebron V, but eventually, they'll get used to it. The high-cut design was utilized to get the maximum ankle support so that even when the wearer lands off-balanced after taking off, there only is a small chance that he'll suffer from sprain.

Overall, this piece of sports equipment takes the game of the wearer to a whole new level: a sharp cut to the basket would not be a problem as the traction in the sole will make sure that the player twist and turn easily.