Nike Lebron 23
Released 10/2025, Low Top, Lebron James,
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Performance Ratings
8.3
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
NA
USER RATING
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Performance Summary
The Nike LeBron 23 is an excellent shoe for support and lockdown.
Pros
Strong support and containment
Premium-feeling upper
Cons
Cushioning lacks bounce and explosiveness
Outsole is a dust magnet
Best Suitable For: This shoe is best for players who want a sturdy and well-contained shoe.
Category Performance Ratings
7.9
Traction
Wavy multidirectional pattern with soft rubber. Excellent grip on clean indoor courts but very dust-sensitive and can slip on dirty floors.
8.3
Cushion
Full-length ZoomX drop-in with Cushlon and carbon plate. Soft, responsive ride with solid impact protection but can feel overly soft and reduce court feel.
7.9
Materials
Knit, jacquard and textile upper with patent leather and TPU overlays. Premium feel and comfort but limited breathability and prone to creasing.
9.0
Support
Padded collar, internal heel counter, wide outrigger and carbon shank. Strong lateral stability and lockdown though shank feels small to some.
7.9
Fit
Generally true to size with half-bootie hug and secure lockdown. Wide-foot friendly. Narrow players may prefer half size down.
13%
Outdoor
Soft rubber compound wears quickly outdoors. Reviewers advise against outdoor play despite an isolated EP claim.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most. Narrow players may go down half size and wide-footers should consider half size up.
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wide
Width
Fits wide and regular widths best. Narrow-footed players may find the forefoot snug and prefer a smaller size.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Lebron 23 |  Adidas Harden Volume 9 |  Li-Ning Wade Shadow 7 |  Adidas AE 2 |  Jordan Luka 3 |  Nike KD 18 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.3 | 8.5(0.2) | 8.3(0.0) | 8.5(0.2) | 8.2(0.1) | 8.2(0.1) | |
| User Rating | NA | 9.4 | NA | 8.8 | 9.2 | 9.1 | |
| Best Price | $209.99 | $119.99 $160 | $119 | $129.99 | $129.99 $140 | $88.97 $160 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 440g - 440g | 410g - 420g | NA | 420g - 430g | 380g - 390g | 420g - 430g |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Lebron 23:
Expert Rating: 8.3 (ranks #207 of 385)
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8.6
January 9, 2026
The Nike LeBron 23 are safe, stable shoes that suit big players who value security over court feel. Cushioning handles impact but feels too soft. Traction is good on clean courts and poor on dusty ones.
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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 8, 2025
I enjoyed playing in the Nike LeBron 23. It's supportive with soft cushioning, but it's heavy and a bit clunky in the heel. It's a solid performer, but not worth $210 in my opinion.
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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 #314 of 385)
User Traction Rating: NA
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8.0
January 9, 2026
The traction uses a wavy pattern. It grips well on clean courts, but slips badly on dusty surfaces.
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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 8, 2025
The traction is solid on clean courts. It has a nice bite after breaking it in, but it picks up dust and slides more on dusty courts.
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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: 8.3 (ranks #217 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: NA
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8.0
January 9, 2026
There's a ZoomX drop-in midsole with a carbon plate. Impact protection is good, but the foam is too soft. The court feel is also poor.
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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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8.0
November 8, 2025
The cushioning is very soft and comfortable underfoot. It provides good impact protection, but it's not super bouncy. The heel also feels clunky.
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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 #273 of 385)
User Materials Rating: NA
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9.0
January 9, 2026
The upper is a textile material with a TPU overlay. The tongue is leather. The TPU material feels cheap and creases. It feels comfortable and plays well.
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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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7.0
November 8, 2025
The upper jacquard is stiff out of the box and remains somewhat resistant after break-in. The stitched plastic creases, and the materials don't feel premium.
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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: 9.0 (ranks #24 of 385)
User Support Rating: NA
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10.0
January 9, 2026
The lacing system wraps the foot and prevents slippage. The heel cup is solid, and the wide outrigger makes the shoe feel very stable.
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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 8, 2025
The lockdown and lateral containment are excellent. The sticky midsole texture, raised sidewall, and plastic crown keep you locked in and stable.
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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 #297 of 385)
User Fit Rating: NA
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8.0
January 9, 2026
The sneakers fit perfectly. This pair is suitable for wide feet and high arches. There's no break-in time needed.
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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 8, 2025
The fit is snug across the toe box and on top. There's a little extra length and some midfoot room, but the fit feels very secure.
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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:
User Durability Rating: NA
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Outdoor of the Nike Lebron 23:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 12.5 (ranks #287 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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fair
January 9, 2026
This is the EP outsole designed for outdoor use.
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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 8, 2025
Not great for outdoor use. The soft rubber and thin grooves will wear quickly, and the exposed outsole pieces can rip off.
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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:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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slightly wide
January 9, 2026
Suitable for wide feet and high arches.
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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 wide
November 8, 2025
The width is slightly wide through the midfoot with some space, but the toe narrows toward the tip.
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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
January 9, 2026
The sneakers fit perfectly.
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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 8, 2025
I went true to my Nike size. It runs a little long, but most people should be fine going true to size.
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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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