Nike Lebron 23
Released 10/2025, Low Top, Lebron James,
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8.3
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4 reviews
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The Nike LeBron 23 is an excellent shoe for support and lockdown.
Best Suitable For:
This shoe is best for players who want a sturdy and well-contained shoe.
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $199.99
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Lebron 23 |  Adidas Harden Volume 9 |  Adidas AE 2 |  Jordan Luka 3 |  Nike KD 18 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.3 | 8.5(0.2) | 8.5(0.2) | 8.2(0.1) | 8.2(0.1) | 8.9(0.6) | |
| User Rating | NA | 9.4 | 8.7 | 9.3 | 8.6 | 9.2 | |
| Best Price | $210 | $112 $160 | $130 | $96.97 $140 | $70.97 $160 | $149 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 440g - 440g | 410g - 420g | 420g - 430g | 380g - 390g | 420g - 430g | NA |
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Nike Lebron 23 Review
Pros:
Strong support and containment
Premium-feeling upper
Cons:
Cushioning lacks bounce and explosiveness
Outsole is a dust magnet
Performance of the Nike Lebron 23:
The twenty-third entry in LeBron James' signature shoe line, the Nike LeBron 23, offers a stable playing experience.
Traction performance is solid on clean courts, but reviewers report that this outsole collects dust quickly. You need to wipe regularly for a consistent grip.
Nike switches things up with a drop-in midsole this time around. It's soft and comfortable, but requires a break-in period and lacks bounce.
The materials feel premium and comfortable, especially the knit-like upper.
Support and lockdown are the standout features. The shoe hugs your feet and cages them nicely. The shank on the drop-in midsole also provides torsional support.
Just like the man himself, the Nike LeBron 23 continues to offer solid performance this late into the series. The LeBron 23 feels stable and reliable.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Lebron 23:
Expert Rating: 8.3 (ranks #200 of 374)
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8.5
October 19, 2025
The Nike LeBron 23 feels like an elevated version of the Nike GT Cut 1. It delivers good cushioning and strong lockdown, but traction is subpar, and breathability is limited.
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8.4
October 19, 2025
The Nike LeBron 23 doesn't have any groundbreaking performance features, but I love the shoe's look.
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8.2
November 8, 2025
The LeBron 23 is a great performer. Cushioning and materials are excellent, and traction is strong on clean courts. It looks great, but $210 is expensive.
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8.0
November 14, 2025
I like the Nike LeBron 23. It offers excellent support, and the upper is premium, but the cushioning is thinner than I prefer on a LeBron shoe.
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User Reviews of the Nike Lebron 23:
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Traction of the Nike Lebron 23:
Expert Traction Rating: 7.9 (ranks #305 of 374)
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7.0
October 19, 2025
The traction is subpar. The rubber is a bit soft, so the bite isn't fantastic. It needs a break-in, and it collects dust, which can cause slipping on dirtier courts.
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8.5
October 19, 2025
The outsole performs fantastically on clean courts, but they pick up a ton of dust. You will have to wipe on dirty floors.
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8.0
November 8, 2025
The traction is pretty good. On clean courts, its stop-on-a-dime performance feels good. It picks up dust on gym floors, so you'll need to wipe consistently.
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8.0
November 14, 2025
The traction is decent. It grips well on a clean court but picks up dust. You need to wipe it regularly.
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Cushion of the Nike Lebron 23:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.4 (ranks #194 of 374)
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9.0
October 19, 2025
The cushioning is soft yet responsive. The full-length ZoomX drop-in gives good energy return and decent court feel. It doesn't feel like a huge leap, but it works well.
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8.5
October 19, 2025
My foot sinks into the ZoomX foam. I had pain that I needed to break in before I felt comfortable. The performance plays nicely afterwards.
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9.0
November 8, 2025
The cushioning is really nice. The full-length ZoomX gives a lot of bounce and impact protection. The forefoot is thinner, so you still get responsiveness.
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7.0
November 14, 2025
The ZoomX and Cushlon 3.0 combo gives a low-to-ground, responsive feel. It has good impact protection, but it lacks bounce compared to other ZoomX setups.
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Materials of the Nike Lebron 23:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.9 (ranks #267 of 374)
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7.5
October 19, 2025
The materials feel pretty nice with minimal break-in. The mesh and soft interior are comfortable. Breathability suffers, and the foamosite areas crease a lot.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
Some premium touches on the tongue and jacquard upper. The patent leather creases badly, and breathability is limited.
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8.0
November 8, 2025
The materials feel high-quality. The knitted textile upper provides structure and features detailed embroidery. The tongue is also adequately padded.
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8.0
November 14, 2025
The upper is a knit-like, premium material that hugs the foot. I like the construction, but you can see creasing on light colorways.
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Support of the Nike Lebron 23:
Expert Support Rating: 8.8 (ranks #83 of 374)
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9.0
October 19, 2025
The lockdown is solid, and the lacing keeps your foot in place. The ankle collar is well-padded for stability, but the carbon fibre shank feels very small.
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9.0
October 19, 2025
The shoe locks in well with an internal heel counter. A wide base and outrigger provide great stability. I also like the containment from the lacing system.
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8.0
November 8, 2025
I thought the support was good. I did experience minor heel slippage in my right shoe. It could be only me.
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9.0
November 14, 2025
Lateral support is the strongest in the LeBron line right now. The shoe cages the foot well, and heel containment is secure.
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Fit of the Nike Lebron 23:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.9 (ranks #292 of 374)
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7.5
October 19, 2025
The fit is comfortable. The collar is well-padded, but it pinched at the top two lace loops until I loosened them.
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8.0
October 19, 2025
The overall fit is cozy and wide-foot friendly. It feels bulky at first and takes time to break in. You need to take your time to break in these shoes.
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8.0
November 8, 2025
The fit is close and secure. The half-bootie upper gives a one-to-one feel with minimal dead space. Heavy lacing can cause mild pressure where materials meet, but overall, the fit is comfortable.
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8.0
November 14, 2025
The shoe hugs the foot. The tongue dug into my ankle, but it softened with use.
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Durability of the Nike Lebron 23:
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Outdoor of the Nike Lebron 23:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #307 of 374)
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October 19, 2025
Stay away from taking these outdoors. The soft rubber compound will wear through the outsole quickly.
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November 14, 2025
Not meant for outdoor use. I wouldn't play these outside given the price and tread profile.
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Width of the Nike Lebron 23:
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slightly wide
October 19, 2025
The width is wide-foot friendly and offers extra midfoot room.
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regularly wide
November 8, 2025
Wide-footers will probably want to go up a half size.
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slightly narrow
November 14, 2025
Go up half a size if you have wide feet.
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Size of the Nike Lebron 23:
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true to size
October 19, 2025
The LeBron 23 runs true to size.
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½ size large
October 19, 2025
If you're not a wide footer, you may want to try going down half a size.
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½ size large
November 8, 2025
I went true to size, but I think you could go down half a size. Narrow and normal footers can go down a half size for a snug fit.
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true to size
November 14, 2025
Go true to size. If you have a wide foot, I recommend going up half a size.
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