Nike Lebron 20
Released 9/2022, Low Top, Lebron James,Â
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8.7
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
9.4
USER RATING
28 ratings
The Nike LeBron 20 excels with its bouncy cushion and solid traction, but it has something to offer every player.
Best Suitable For:
Quick and explosive players will enjoy this shoe the most.
Price Comparison:
Available at 5 shops | Official Retail Price: $199.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
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Expert Rating | 8.7 | 9.2(0.5) | 8.9(0.2) | 9.0(0.3) | 8.9(0.2) | 8.3(0.4) | |
User Rating | 9.4 | 9.2(0.2) | 9.0(0.4) | 9.3(0.1) | 8.7(0.7) | 9.1(0.3) | |
Best Price | $170.97 $200 | $104.99 $185 | $160 | $127.97 $150 | $120 | $99.97 $120 | |
Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
Weight | 390g - 410g | NA | 320g - 340g | 370g - 390g | NA | 320g - 340g |
Nike Lebron 20 Review
Pros:
Bouncy cushion setup
Tacky traction compound
Cons:
Not much court feel
High price tag
Performance of the Nike Lebron 20:
The traction on the LeBron 20 is tacky, and it grips most court surfaces. The occasional wipe is needed, but it doesn't hinder performance.
Nike toned the cushioning down from previous models, but it's still insanely bouncy.
The materials are comfortable, thin, and breathable on foot. It also helps to keep you contained during play.
On fit, some reviewers praised the LeBron 20 for its snug, 1-to-1 fit. Other reviewers had split opinions on how the shoe accommodates wide footers.
The lacing and materials work together to keep your foot contained on the footbed. Reviewers didn't have any complaints when it came to the support of the shoe.
Overall, the Nike LeBron 20 is an impressive all-around performer. The traction, cushioning, and support are versatile enough to offer something to most players.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Lebron 20:
Expert Rating:Â 8.7Â (ranks #57 of 242)
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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9.7
November 2, 2022
The Nike LeBron 20 is the best basketball shoe on the market. The traction and support are the best Nike's made in a long time, and the cushioning is an almost perfect combination.
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8.8
September 28, 2022
The Nike LeBron 20 delivers phenomenal traction and an enjoyable, responsive cushioning setup. It feels great playing in this shoe.
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8.8
October 25, 2022
The Nike LeBron 20 is the best shoe in his signature lineup. The cushioning is versatile, and the traction is one of the best setups on the market.
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8.6
September 22, 2022
The Nike LeBron 20 is the best low-top basketball shoe I've tried in 2022. The shoe is quick, shifty, and contained but not the bounciest.
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8.6
October 10, 2022
Overall, I love the Nike LeBron 20. I don't have any complaints because the shoe offers something for everyone. It has good traction, cushion, and stability.
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8.6
November 15, 2022
The Nike LeBron 20 is an overall solid shoe I enjoyed playing in. It has solid support and traction, and the materials feel comfortable. My only gripe is the high price tag.
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8.4
October 20, 2022
The Nike LeBron 20 provides a strong traction and cushion setup that caters to a quick play style. The shoe feels comfortable and offers something for everybody.
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8.0
December 12, 2022
The Nike LeBron 20 has all the tech needed to be an excellent performance basketball shoe but struggles to put it together. The traction was inconsistent, and the court feel can be better.
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User Reviews of the Nike Lebron 20:
User Rating:Â 9.4Â (ranks #8 of 242)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
14
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.8
October 23, 2022
As a preface I’ve never liked Lebron’s. Excellent traction - court I play on isn’t the best kept yet these were SUPER grippY right out of the box. I prefer limited cushioning for more court feel and stability- I’d say XXs are a good mix of these attributes while still v comfortable. The forefoot has excellent court feel while the heel feels a little bouncier (I’m assuming this has to do with Nike Air) - I could live without this feature, but it’s popular. Materials feel excellent and durable.
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9.5
December 10, 2022

This is the best shoe out right now. The 3 main components that I look for in a basketball shoe are traction, cushioning, and fit. The traction is the best on the market, the cushioning is a good mix of bouncy and responsive, and the shoe fits perfectly. This is the best
shoe on the market in my opinion and if price isn’t a factor, should be a must cop.
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9.4
March 24, 2023
I have a CW with a pink leather material, and I use it mainly casually because they are so fucking beautiful, but I hooped in them 2 times both outdoors and they were amazing, Everything is top top tier, I just expected a little bit more about the cushion, but these have the best fit and comfort I ever had in a hoop shoe. Really amazing.
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9.6
December 2, 2022

It is hands down the best all around basketball shoe out there. The only downside is the price, and the durability of its rubber outsole, since it has a soft rubber compound. Just avoid playing outdoors with this shoes unless you can afford another pair
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9.8
October 7, 2022

The LeBron 20 is the best shoe in Lebron's line. It has amazing Traction and Is extremely Comfortable. The cushioning is perfect. Materials feel nice and are very premium. I have a wide foot and it feels alright, a bit tight
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Traction of the Nike Lebron 20:
Expert Traction Rating:Â 9.3Â (ranks #30 of 242)
User Traction Rating:Â 9.8Â (ranks #11 of 242)
10 - Amazing
25
9 - Great
10
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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10.0
November 2, 2022
I had no issues at all with traction. It's probably the best setup available.
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10.0
September 28, 2022
The traction is so damn good. It's a top-tier performer right out of the box.
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10.0
October 25, 2022
The traction pattern has an insane grip. The traction might be the best in the LeBron line. Make sure to wipe on dusty courts.
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10.0
September 22, 2022
The traction grips the court in all directions. The performance is better than everything I've tried this year.
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9.0
October 10, 2022
The traction is good. I didn't slip, and I have no complaints at all. Just make sure you occasionally wipe.
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9.0
November 15, 2022
I had to wipe the shoe a bit, but other than that, the traction performed fantastically.
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9.0
October 20, 2022
The traction is tacky. It grips dusty courts well too.
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7.0
December 12, 2022
The rubber material didn't perform well for traction. I think a solid rubber outsole would be better.
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Cushion of the Nike Lebron 20:
Expert Cushion Rating:Â 8.9Â (ranks #74 of 242)
User Cushion Rating:Â 9.4Â (ranks #21 of 242)
10 - Amazing
16
9 - Great
15
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.5
November 2, 2022
The cushioning has a ton of impact protection and a solid court feel.
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9.0
September 28, 2022
Full-length Cushlon felt soft to start but became much better the more I played in them. I also felt the Zoom unit underneath my forefoot. Impact protection was also solid.
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10.0
October 25, 2022
The forefoot Zoom unit is bouncy and feels comfortable. The cushioning overall is soft and responsive without sacrificing explosiveness.
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9.0
September 22, 2022
Cushlon and a carbon fibre shank feel soft and plush underfoot. This cushioning will mould under your foot well but won't offer a bouncy feeling.
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9.0
October 10, 2022
Cushlon foam, a heel Zoom Air unit, and Zoom Turbo in the forefoot feel beautiful once broken in. It's a perfect blend between plush and responsive.
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9.0
November 15, 2022
The cushioning felt soft while taking off and landing. I felt the cushioning most underfoot on jump shots.
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9.0
October 20, 2022
The cushion setup reminds me of the Kobe 6 setup. You feel bouncy in the forefoot after breaking it in. The Cushlon under your heel feels soft too. I dig it.
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7.0
December 12, 2022
The midsole has all the tech you want, but the midfoot shank and the high arch feel uncomfortable. I found the shoe hard to break in, but it has a lot of impact protection.
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Materials of the Nike Lebron 20:
Expert Materials Rating:Â 8.4Â (ranks #89 of 242)
User Materials Rating:Â 9.3Â (ranks #14 of 242)
10 - Amazing
14
9 - Great
10
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
November 2, 2022
The materials are free-flowing on foot with no break in time needed.
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8.0
September 28, 2022
The materials are thin, comfortable, and containing. It conforms to your foot nicely. The quality is not the best, but it still feels good.
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8.0
October 25, 2022
The fabric is airy and breathable. The materials are thin but do a solid job of containing your feet.
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8.0
September 22, 2022
The materials Nike uses help the shoe be breathable and keep your foot dry. The weave isn't the most durable if you drag your feet.
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8.0
October 10, 2022
The materials work for performance, but they don't feel like they are worth the high price tag of the shoe.
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9.0
November 15, 2022
The shoe is lightweight, comfortable, and breathable on foot. It is stiff out of the box, though.
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8.0
October 20, 2022
The materials are knit, and it's comfortable on foot. It also helps me feel secure.
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9.0
December 12, 2022
The materials work performance-wise.
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Support of the Nike Lebron 20:
Expert Support Rating:Â 8.4Â (ranks #126 of 242)
User Support Rating:Â 9.1Â (ranks #36 of 242)
10 - Amazing
8
9 - Great
18
8 - Good
9
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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10.0
November 2, 2022
The LeBron 20 might be the most supportive low-cut basketball shoe Nike has ever made. I had no issues with the heel counter or sliding in the shoe.
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8.0
September 28, 2022
The materials help the shoe remain supportive. I had no issues with lateral containment and stability.
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8.0
October 25, 2022
The lacing system pulls your feet into the shoe, and the outrigger offers what you need for support.
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9.0
September 22, 2022
The lacing locks down the inner layer of the upper to keep you locked in, and the materials contain you nicely.
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8.0
October 10, 2022
Lateral stability and containment perform well on the shoe. I don't have any complaints about the support.
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8.0
November 15, 2022
The ankle support was solid, but the stability does take some time to break in.
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8.0
October 20, 2022
Nike uses tech they call Sphere in the heel section of the shoe. It helps secure the ankle area. The lateral containment and stability are solid.
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8.0
December 12, 2022
Nike uses, what they call, a guard rail instead of an outrigger, and it works well.
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Fit of the Nike Lebron 20:
Expert Fit Rating:Â 8.5Â (ranks #80 of 242)
User Fit Rating:Â 9.2Â (ranks #26 of 242)
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9 - Great
18
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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10.0
November 2, 2022
The fit breaks in nicely and feels great overall. I enjoyed the 1-to-1 feeling.
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9.0
September 28, 2022
The shoe fits snugly, but I enjoy a glove-like fit.
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8.0
October 25, 2022
The shoes conform to your foot nicely after breaking them in. The fit feels snug before the break-in.
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7.0
September 22, 2022
I was not impressed with the fit because of the tapering forefoot. It doesn't accommodate width well.
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9.0
October 10, 2022
The fit is my favourite attribute. I got a great 1-to-1 fit out of the shoe.
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8.0
November 15, 2022
The fit is snug, and the stiff materials make the snug fit a bit uncomfortable if you don't have the proper size. It does keep you secure, though.
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8.0
October 20, 2022
The toe box has enough room to support different foot shapes.
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9.0
December 12, 2022
I enjoy the snug fit because of the materials. The shoe is comfortable on foot.
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Durability of the Nike Lebron 20:
User Durability Rating:Â 9.1Â (ranks #41 of 242)
10 - Amazing
7
9 - Great
11
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Nike Lebron 20:
Expert Outdoor Rating:Â 8.3Â (ranks #188 of 242)
User Outdoor Rating:Â 43.8Â (ranks #163 of 242)
Good (100%)
3
Fair (50%)
9
Bad (0%)
10
no
September 28, 2022
These shoes are not the best option for outdoor use.
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no
October 25, 2022
The rubber is soft, and the grooves are thin. I don't recommend taking these shoes outdoors.
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no
September 22, 2022
I would stick to an indoor court with these.
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no
October 10, 2022
I don't think you should take these shoes outside.
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fair
November 15, 2022
I view this as an outdoor shoe.
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no
October 20, 2022
I wouldn't recommend using this shoe outdoors.
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Width of the Nike Lebron 20:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
15
regular
15
slightly wide
2
very wide
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regularly wide
November 2, 2022
The materials break in, so I recommend going true to size. Try them on beforehand to be sure.
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slightly narrow
September 28, 2022
The width is slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
October 25, 2022
People with wide feet might have to go up half a size.
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very narrow
September 22, 2022
The forefoot tapers a lot.
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slightly narrow
November 15, 2022
The shoe is snug.
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regularly wide
October 20, 2022
The fit and materials will help wide footers.
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Size of the Nike Lebron 20:
very small
1
slightly small
7
true to size
26
slightly long
1
very long
0
true to size
November 2, 2022
I recommend going true to size.
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½ size small
September 28, 2022
I went true to size, and the shoe was snug. I suggest most people go up half a size.
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true to size
October 25, 2022
I went true to size.
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true to size
September 22, 2022
You're going to cramp in this shoe if your foot is wide. Otherwise, you should be ok.
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true to size
October 10, 2022
I went true to size. The shoe feels a bit snug, but I enjoyed it.
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½ size small
November 15, 2022
I had to go up half a size.
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true to size
December 12, 2022
I went true to size.
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