Shoes 6/10: played indoors and outdoors (basketball and volleyball)Cons:• Expensive• Shoe Arc/Mid Sole of shoe was painful to play ball in (right side of shoe)• Not much grip from other people who reviewed (had to constantly wipe)• Constant cramping in the very beginning due to shoes being very stiffPros:• Comfortable once broken in (cramps here n there)• material is nice• has great grip but must wipe constantlyOverall:Shoes looks nice, material is great, but for $200 it’s not worth it in my opinion. The shoes could have been better for the price, maybe it was the batch of shoes that I had but it was painful to play in for weeks. I was leaning more towards comfort and grip but so far it hasn’t met my expectations. It grips good but you must wipe ... MoreShoes 6/10: played indoors and outdoors (basketball and volleyball)Cons:• Expensive• Shoe Arc/Mid Sole of shoe was painful to play ball in (right side of shoe)• Not much grip from other people who reviewed (had to constantly wipe)• Constant cramping in the very beginning due to shoes being very stiffPros:• Comfortable once broken in (cramps here n there)• material is nice• has great grip but must wipe constantlyOverall:Shoes looks nice, material is great, but for $200 it’s not worth it in my opinion. The shoes could have been better for the price, maybe it was the batch of shoes that I had but it was painful to play in for weeks. I was leaning more towards comfort and grip but so far it hasn’t met my expectations. It grips good but you must wipe constantly and for comfort the shoes must be really broken in (from my experience)

Best LeBron Offering So Far

Purchased LeBron 20 "The Debut" when they released. Really happy with how light they are compared to past LeBron's. Cushion set up is great. Traction is elite. Like others, I agree these play/feel more like Kobe's than LeBron's. True to size in length. One word of caution is that the toe box is a little narrow. To avoid forefoot from being numb while playing, I adjust my laces and now keep the first 3-4 eyelets pretty loose and then progressively tighten up at the top to get a good lockdown. I've not experienced any heel slip. I wear size 13, so going up a half size wasn't an option. I rank these slightly below the AJ34 and slightly above the AJ36 and AJ37 for performance. I currently play 5-6 times a week, indoor only. I rotate between LeBron 20, AJ36, AJ36 Low, ... MorePurchased LeBron 20 "The Debut" when they released. Really happy with how light they are compared to past LeBron's. Cushion set up is great. Traction is elite. Like others, I agree these play/feel more like Kobe's than LeBron's. True to size in length. One word of caution is that the toe box is a little narrow. To avoid forefoot from being numb while playing, I adjust my laces and now keep the first 3-4 eyelets pretty loose and then progressively tighten up at the top to get a good lockdown. I've not experienced any heel slip. I wear size 13, so going up a half size wasn't an option. I rank these slightly below the AJ34 and slightly above the AJ36 and AJ37 for performance. I currently play 5-6 times a week, indoor only. I rotate between LeBron 20, AJ36, AJ36 Low, and AJ37 Low. LeBron 20s are my favorite shoe right now.

Comfy, supportive shoes

Lebron has achieved greatness by competing at a high level for so long. I was excited to get these Lebron XX to commemorate his 20th anniversary in professional basketball. These have the Trinity colorway, with the Miami team colors, which give it a beautifully textured black with a bold red sole. It also features a gold accent, symbolizing the championship wins. It is not like an average, plain shoe. Upclose, the shoe has nice details and textures that may not be visible from a distance. Putting them on, I was surprised at how well they fit me and how comfortable they are. They fit all around my feet very well, without being too tight or constrictive. The heel and lower ankle area have stiff padding that is comfortable and gives support for lateral movements. The ... MoreLebron has achieved greatness by competing at a high level for so long. I was excited to get these Lebron XX to commemorate his 20th anniversary in professional basketball. These have the Trinity colorway, with the Miami team colors, which give it a beautifully textured black with a bold red sole. It also features a gold accent, symbolizing the championship wins. It is not like an average, plain shoe. Upclose, the shoe has nice details and textures that may not be visible from a distance. Putting them on, I was surprised at how well they fit me and how comfortable they are. They fit all around my feet very well, without being too tight or constrictive. The heel and lower ankle area have stiff padding that is comfortable and gives support for lateral movements. The bottom sole has 2 Zoom Air units and the cushioning is pretty good. The sole and edges of the sole are very grippy on all surfaces. This makes it a good shoe to wear all day with impact protection for your joints. What I like the most about this shoe is how well it fits me and how comfortable they are compared to other athletic shoes. I feel like I have great control and stability with these shoes on, and they are comfortable while still letting me move in all directions quickly. I wouldn't change anything, but I would try out all the color and styles available for this shoe. Overall, I'm impressed with the comfort, support and grip of these shoes.

Great sneaker overall

My only con with the sneaker is, that in very similar fashion to the Nike Freak 5, the toe box area is so dang tight and compressed around the foot. They are a very exact fit, but yet unless you really tie your laces tightly, there is still some slight heel slippage. I had to let shove 2 tennis balls into the front toe box are and let them sit for a few days so that the material could expand a bit and would feel tight around my foot. The foot bed it comfy, though the comfort doesn't come from the liner as it is nothing special and a bit on the thin side so most of the comfort falls solely on the air pods in the foot bed and the material that the foot bed and sole is made of. Itbhas a decent subtle spring back to it. Not mushy but definitely Not hard or rigid, just a ... MoreMy only con with the sneaker is, that in very similar fashion to the Nike Freak 5, the toe box area is so dang tight and compressed around the foot. They are a very exact fit, but yet unless you really tie your laces tightly, there is still some slight heel slippage. I had to let shove 2 tennis balls into the front toe box are and let them sit for a few days so that the material could expand a bit and would feel tight around my foot. The foot bed it comfy, though the comfort doesn't come from the liner as it is nothing special and a bit on the thin side so most of the comfort falls solely on the air pods in the foot bed and the material that the foot bed and sole is made of. Itbhas a decent subtle spring back to it. Not mushy but definitely Not hard or rigid, just a good comfortable bounce and feet feel stable when walking/ running in them. They don't feel heavy. Overall pretty solid sneaker.

Just Awesome

I was really intrigued by this design when I saw it online and even more enthused when I learned Alex Medina was the artist who created this colorway and all it's nuances. I'm a fan. Actually receiving the shoes, once my size was back in stock, did not disappoint and even exceeded my expectations. These are high-quality, fine art. And so much so I'm really hesitant to even wear them like I would another shoe. But for this review I've tried them on once and they're as comfortable as they are stylish which is saying a lot given the level design and material used. I think my favorite aspect is the "SEEK TRUTH" on the soles as that's a message that really resonates with me, and again, a nice touch given that's a call to action and these are shoes for moving (seeking). ... MoreI was really intrigued by this design when I saw it online and even more enthused when I learned Alex Medina was the artist who created this colorway and all it's nuances. I'm a fan. Actually receiving the shoes, once my size was back in stock, did not disappoint and even exceeded my expectations. These are high-quality, fine art. And so much so I'm really hesitant to even wear them like I would another shoe. But for this review I've tried them on once and they're as comfortable as they are stylish which is saying a lot given the level design and material used. I think my favorite aspect is the "SEEK TRUTH" on the soles as that's a message that really resonates with me, and again, a nice touch given that's a call to action and these are shoes for moving (seeking). I'll definitely be on the lookout for what he crafts next. Exceptional!

LeBron XX

Style and comfort meet performance and quality! When first unboxing the shoe, I noticed that this was one of the coolest boxes I have ever owned. I have been looking into getting a new basketball shoe for a while. When first putting them on, I noticed how comfortable and sturdy they felt. My old ankles felt supported and comfortable at the same time. They do feel a little heavier than I prefer for a shoe, but not enough to be a deal breaker.The first test was breaking them in for a long day outdoors- my family and I walked around all day for about 8 hours. This included walking everywhere to play carnival games and chasing around and playing with my kids! At the end of the day, I noticed my feet were not as sore as they normally are with other shoes.The next ... MoreStyle and comfort meet performance and quality! When first unboxing the shoe, I noticed that this was one of the coolest boxes I have ever owned. I have been looking into getting a new basketball shoe for a while. When first putting them on, I noticed how comfortable and sturdy they felt. My old ankles felt supported and comfortable at the same time. They do feel a little heavier than I prefer for a shoe, but not enough to be a deal breaker.The first test was breaking them in for a long day outdoors- my family and I walked around all day for about 8 hours. This included walking everywhere to play carnival games and chasing around and playing with my kids! At the end of the day, I noticed my feet were not as sore as they normally are with other shoes.The next test was on an indoor full court basketball. These shoes felt really secure and tight the whole game. They had excellent grip on the floor and felt great running up and down the court, even while jumping up and down. I felt like I could play in them all day and not get discomfort like my other basketball shoes.Style 5/5.Performance on the court 4.5/5I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone looking for good basketball shoes!

Light, fun, &, runs small as usual

I love the "Nike Lifer" colorway. These shoes are light and comfortable. However, they could be a bit lighter.As with almost all shoes, including Nike, including their higher end basketball shoes like these Lebron XXs, the insole needs to be much better, and provide much better impact protection. At a $200 retail price point for the Lebron 20s, there should be much better impact protection, cushioning, like the old school "Nike KD VI Elite", my favorite shoe of all time.Nike Lebron 20s run small. You will have to go up a 1/2 to a full size, from your regular running shoe size. I went up a full size which was perfect for me, as the toe box runs small, as do most all Nike Lebron basketball shoes I have ever purchased over the past 10 years at least. I have ... MoreI love the "Nike Lifer" colorway. These shoes are light and comfortable. However, they could be a bit lighter.As with almost all shoes, including Nike, including their higher end basketball shoes like these Lebron XXs, the insole needs to be much better, and provide much better impact protection. At a $200 retail price point for the Lebron 20s, there should be much better impact protection, cushioning, like the old school "Nike KD VI Elite", my favorite shoe of all time.Nike Lebron 20s run small. You will have to go up a 1/2 to a full size, from your regular running shoe size. I went up a full size which was perfect for me, as the toe box runs small, as do most all Nike Lebron basketball shoes I have ever purchased over the past 10 years at least. I have slightly wider feet.Nike, please provide more cushioning both in the shoe and in the insole of your basketball shoes, especially shoes with a retail price of $150 or more. Example, the current 12/2023, "Nike GT Jump 2" basketball shoe, which retails at $180, is exactly the type of cushioning I am talking about that needs to be in basketball shoes. Nike provides great cushioning in their running shoes such as the "Nike Alpha Fly 2" & 3, and in the "Nike Invincible 3" shoes (my favorite walking/running shoe of all time so far), why not provide similar impact protection in basketball shoes?Note the plastic "spring" that is in the front sole portion of the Nike Alpha Fly shoes and in the Nike GT Jump 2 shoes, are the same/similar "spring" that was in the former Nike KD VI Elite shoes. Nike please provide this (red colored) plastic "spring" in your higher end basketball shoes by Lebron, Air Jordan, and KDs.Another shoe with a great springy and very lightweight feel are the former "Nike Air Jordan 34 SE" or Air Jordan 34 ($180 retail price), with the Zoom Air unit. The forefoot of the Nike Air Jordan 34 is springy. In fact, the Nike Air Jordan SE has the "zoomiest zoom of all zooms" as stated by Chris of "Weartesters" YouTube video review of the Nike Air Jordan SE.

Picky husband approved!

My husband is extremely picky when it comes to shoes, for a number of reasons. For one, he has a really strong sense of style. The biggest reason he is careful with his choice of shoes, though, is that he is flat footed and has very wide feet. It is difficult for him to find shoes that don’t hurt his feet. Normally, he doesn’t wear Nike shoes because they tend to be too narrow to fit comfortably on him. Thus, he looked at me quite doubtfully when I handed him a pair of the Lebron XX. The moment he put them on, he looked very surprised. His exact words were, “Oh. OH WOW!” We had finally found him a pair of Nike’s that were comfortable, and he has been able to happily wear them all day long. The fabric has wonderful stretch and is very breathable. It’s a huge bonus ... MoreMy husband is extremely picky when it comes to shoes, for a number of reasons. For one, he has a really strong sense of style. The biggest reason he is careful with his choice of shoes, though, is that he is flat footed and has very wide feet. It is difficult for him to find shoes that don’t hurt his feet. Normally, he doesn’t wear Nike shoes because they tend to be too narrow to fit comfortably on him. Thus, he looked at me quite doubtfully when I handed him a pair of the Lebron XX. The moment he put them on, he looked very surprised. His exact words were, “Oh. OH WOW!” We had finally found him a pair of Nike’s that were comfortable, and he has been able to happily wear them all day long. The fabric has wonderful stretch and is very breathable. It’s a huge bonus that they also fit his sense of style perfectly, and is clearly very high quality. He says the only thing he would change is that he’d prefer that the top sides of the shoe would lace in a little closer, but that’s a minor detail. Overall, my husband is absolutely thrilled with these shoes, and has been wearing them daily.

Premium quality shoes

I run and play basketball a few times a week. I usually wear normal/regular width shoes. The shoes fits very well and it is true to size.Contrasting colors make the shoes look very cool. It has a textured pattern and an unusual extra Nike logo stuck on it with the end of the check mark sticking out. I liked the high quality materials used for the shoes and the modern design. The only small thing I would modify is to have the laces be slightly longer.My feet did not feel tired after wearing for a whole day, a run and a basketball game. They are truly comfortable.The packaging was very professionally made and looks very high end with silver lettering. It would make a great gift. I received many compliments about the shoes. Definitely pleased with it.

Very Durable, but run Very Small!

The first thing I noticed about the sneakers when unboxing them for the first time was how lightweight they are. Secondly, the flyknit material on the upper appears extremely breathable and flexible. I’ve always preferred low basketball sneakers, and have been eagerly waiting for Lebron to follow suit with a lot of the other top players in the league. These sneakers are a good mixture of providing support while using a minimalistic design. They do run very small and feel tight on the foot. Especially if wearing Nike Elite basketball socks. Be mindful of this and order a half size up if your planning to hoop in the Lebron XX.As far as the color is concerned, the University red/black/gold colorway is really nice. It gives Chinese New Year vibes. The black flyknit ... MoreThe first thing I noticed about the sneakers when unboxing them for the first time was how lightweight they are. Secondly, the flyknit material on the upper appears extremely breathable and flexible. I’ve always preferred low basketball sneakers, and have been eagerly waiting for Lebron to follow suit with a lot of the other top players in the league. These sneakers are a good mixture of providing support while using a minimalistic design. They do run very small and feel tight on the foot. Especially if wearing Nike Elite basketball socks. Be mindful of this and order a half size up if your planning to hoop in the Lebron XX.As far as the color is concerned, the University red/black/gold colorway is really nice. It gives Chinese New Year vibes. The black flyknit upper will hide scuffs and scrapes obtained on the court.With a great design overall, a lightweight feel and a strong midsole, these shoes would be great on the court. Unfortunately, they run small so I would only be able to wear them casually. The futuristic design would pair well with jeans and sweatpants.