Nike Lebron 15
Released 11/2017, High Top, Lebron James,
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8.8
EXPERT RATING
10 reviews
8.7
USER RATING
8 ratings
The combination of Air Max and Zoom provides an insanely comfortable cushioning
Best Suitable For:
Works extremely well for big guys that need a lot of impact protection.
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Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $184.99
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Lebron 15 |  Nike G.T. Jump 2 |  Nike Air Zoom GT Jump |  Air Jordan 37 |  Air Jordan 38 |  Under Armour Curry 4 FloTro | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.8 | 8.6(0.2) | 8.8(0.0) | 8.3(0.5) | 8.6(0.2) | 8.7(0.1) | |
| User Rating | 8.7 | 8.6(0.1) | 8.9(0.2) | 9.0(0.3) | 8.9(0.2) | 8.9(0.2) | |
| Best Price | $184.99 | $119.97 $180 | $180 | $134.99 $185 | $120.97 $200 | $129.99 $140 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | |
| Weight | 440g - 460g | NA | 460g - 480g | 390g - 410g | 390g - 410g | 320g - 340g |
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Nike Lebron 15 Review
Pros:
Extremely comfortable cushioning
Premium materials
Cons:
Stability suffers due to high cushioning
Performance of the Nike Lebron 15:
Shoe reviewers almost unanimously call the Lebron 15 the best Lebron signature shoe yet. The combination of Air Max and Zoom provides an insanely comfortable cushioning that works extremely well for big guys that need a lot of impact protection. The new premium Battleknit upper is very comfortable and provides excellent fit and containment. The only slight downside is the traction which needs a while to break in and has slight problems with lateral cuts. Overall, this is the perfect shoe for heavy and powerful guys looking for maximum cushioning and comfort.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Lebron 15:
Expert Rating: 8.8 (ranks #51 of 303)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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9.3
January 5, 2018
The LeBron 15 is one of the best LeBron shoes ever. Materials, fit, and cushion are the definite highlights of the shoe.
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9.2
January 1, 2017
I think this is one of the best Lebrons ever. Material usage is great, cushioning is great, support is great - basically, everthing is really nice! But keep in mind that this shoe is made for big and heavy players, and won't work as well for smaller guards.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The Lebron 15 is the best Lebron of all time. This shoe ticks all the boxes, the only slight downside was the traction.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Overall, the LeBron 15 is a fun shoe to play in. Especially, the cushion is fabulous!
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8.9
January 21, 2018
This may be the best playing LeBron shoe ever. If you are looking for the absolute best Nike cushioning in basketball and a shoe that bleeds technology, the LeBron 15 is your ride.
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8.8
January 1, 2017
I love pieces of the LeBron 15. Materials and fit are highlights, and the cushion is the best Nike has offered in years. Stability made them a bit concerning for me while on the floor and I never ended up feeling as comfortable as I wanted to be.
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8.8
January 1, 2017
My favorite Lebron ever - I really enjoyed playing in the Lebron 15. The cushioning is insane, the materials are as premium as it gets, unfortunately, the price is too.
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8.6
January 1, 2017
There are a lot of positives with the LBJ 15 especially the cushioning, the fit, and the soft materials. Traction isn’t horrible but it definitely isn’t King worthy and needs some serious break in and wear to improve.
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8.5
January 1, 2017
The LeBron 15 doesn’t offer anything truly groundbreaking in terms of its design, but it’s taken existing concepts and improved on nearly everything. The traction was the only real downer for me, but it wasn’t bad enough to ruin the things I did like.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
As a small guard, I didn't love the high-off-the-ground feeling and the laggy cushioning. However, if you are a bigger, heavier and powerful player than you will love the Lebron 15.
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User Reviews of the Nike Lebron 15:
User Rating: 8.7 (ranks #146 of 303)
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8.8
October 25, 2021
The LeBron 15 overall was pretty good. It had good traction, very comfortable cushion, nice feeling materials, and snug fit. The support on the other hand wasn't that nice considering the movement in the footbed, and the durability wasn't that good either since I ran through my outsole in about a week and half. But for the most part, it was solid.
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9.4
June 26, 2023
The shoe is amazing on court, and has great support and cushion. I rarely roll my ankle or get ankle injuries with these shoes. The main problem is the side to side movements and traction on outdoor surfaces.
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9.0
March 19, 2022
Great shoes with one con in the sole being too tight which had me rolling my ankle in random occasions while running.
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8.9
February 24, 2024
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Traction of the Nike Lebron 15:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.2 (ranks #213 of 303)
User Traction Rating: 8.3 (ranks #204 of 303)
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9.0
January 5, 2018
The traction does well overall — I just wish it had more bite.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Traction is pretty damn good even on a translucent rubber colorway. On dusty courts, you will need to wipe a lot.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Traction looks beastly, unfortunately, it didn't perform quite as well as I had hoped.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The LeBron 15 features a spiked triangle pattern that made the traction dope.
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9.0
January 21, 2018
Nowhere near the best, or even great, but it was good enough.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Linear traction bites and grips the floor really well, lateral traction could be better.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Traction has problems with lateral cuts as the pattern is not multidirectional.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
I’ve said over and over that traction has never really been a strength of the Lebron sig line and these are really no different.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The LeBron 15’s traction isn’t awful – more like slightly below average.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The grip is pretty solid.
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Cushion of the Nike Lebron 15:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.8 (ranks #8 of 303)
User Cushion Rating: 9.4 (ranks #40 of 303)
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12
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10.0
January 5, 2018
If you need the cushion as much as my knees do, then this is where it is at.
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9.5
January 1, 2017
The cushioning is extremely bouncy and very plush. For my liking, it was a little bit too high of the ground though.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The cushioning setup works like a charm. It's extremely comfortable but still provides decent court feel.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The LeBron 15 is best feeling cushion setup I have ever experienced on any LeBron shoe.
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10.0
January 21, 2018
Best. Zoom. Ever.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
Beast mode! If you’re a cushion-above-all-else type of player then you’ll love these.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The cushion is insanely bouncy, and impact protection is great. You lose some responsiveness and court feel due to the very high cushioning.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
This is pretty damn close to cushioning perfection.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The cushioning offers the best of both worlds, offering both response and defense against impact as well as smooth heel-to-toe transition.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The cushioning is by far the best part of this shoe. The cushioning feels as nice as diving into a pool of fluffiness!
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Materials of the Nike Lebron 15:
Expert Materials Rating: 9.3 (ranks #5 of 303)
User Materials Rating: 8.6 (ranks #113 of 303)
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9.5
January 5, 2018
Battleknit feels awesome on feet.
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9.5
January 1, 2017
Stretchy and comfortable Battleknit material is amazing.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Battleknit upper combined fits very comfortably.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
To my surprise, the thick Flyknit felt good.
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9.5
January 21, 2018
The comfort is there, the flexibility is freaking awesome, and the durability seems to be way better than past builds.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Battleknit is used here (aka really thick Flyknit) and it feels awesome on-foot.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
Battleknit material feels plush and premium.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Battleknit, or in layman’s terms, Flyknit with more texture and a synthetic backing. Nothing really innovative, just a cool name.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The Battleknit material is pretty nice and very comfortable.
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Support of the Nike Lebron 15:
Expert Support Rating: 8.1 (ranks #209 of 303)
User Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #193 of 303)
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9.0
January 5, 2018
Those that require a lot of lateral movements may struggle due to the lack of stability.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
External heel counter and Battleknit material contained my foot very well.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I have no complaints about support, I felt locked in from the start!
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Great containment, no heel slippage, and very good ankle support.
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7.0
January 21, 2018
There was a feeling of being uncontained that never had me feeling confident.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Midsole and outsole lack a wide enough base which really hurts the lateral stability and overall support.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Heel lockdown is great but lateral containment could be improved. The narrow base, lack of outrigger, and high cushioning hold back the stability and support.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Stability is good but could have been improved with the use of an outrigger.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The interior collar locks down the heel respectably well. Along with additional stability provided by the external heel counter, I found a secure fit.
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6.0
January 1, 2017
Support wasn't really good for me. I didn't feel stable or balanced because the shoe is very high off the ground.
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Fit of the Nike Lebron 15:
Expert Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #34 of 303)
User Fit Rating: 8.9 (ranks #93 of 303)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
January 5, 2018
Comfortable fit with no break-in time.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The one-bootie upper is easy to get on and provides a great 1:1 fit.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The one-bootie upper is easy to get in and fits nicely.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Lockdown is the bomb.
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9.0
January 21, 2018
Battleknit wraps perfectly around your foot without feeling restrictive.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Once you’re in the LeBron 15 and laced up, especially if you opt for going down half size, you’ll be locked in and ready to go.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The stretchy material provides a great fit.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I had zero issues with heel slip and no movement side to side from the get-go.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The shoe is supremely comfortable while maintaining stability and protection.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Nice and comfortable fit.
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Durability of the Nike Lebron 15:
User Durability Rating: 8.8 (ranks #106 of 303)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Nike Lebron 15:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 8.3 (ranks #240 of 303)
User Outdoor Rating: 40.0 (ranks #218 of 303)
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Fair (50%)
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no
January 1, 2017
The rubber is soft, I wouldn't recommend these for outdoor use.
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no
January 1, 2017
Outdoors? Nah, ain’t happening.
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no
January 21, 2018
As for durability outdoors — I wouldn’t.
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no
January 1, 2017
I would not recommend playing in the LeBron 15 outdoors.
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fair
January 1, 2017
The rubber seems pretty durable.
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no
January 1, 2017
I wouldn't recommend these outdoors.
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Width of the Nike Lebron 15:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
1
regular
5
slightly wide
3
very wide
1
slightly wide
January 1, 2017
Wide footers, you all will also be ok going true to size.
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regularly wide
January 1, 2017
Runs a little more narrow than most Lebrons.
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Size of the Nike Lebron 15:
very small
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slightly small
1
true to size
9
slightly long
7
very long
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true to size
January 5, 2018
I’d suggest going true to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
I went true to size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
They fit a tiny bit long.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
The fit is a tad long.
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true to size
January 21, 2018
I say stay true to size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
I went down half size from my true size in the LeBron 15
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
Go down half a size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
The XV runs a little long but fit fine true to size for my wide feet.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Runs true to size.
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