Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus
Released 2/2025, High Top, Lebron James,
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Performance Ratings
8.2
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
9.4
USER RATING
2 ratings
Performance Summary
The Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus offers impressive support and containment through a rigid upper.
Pros
The forefoot Zoom unit feels bouncy
Lockdown and containment are supportive
Cons
Rigid ankle collar
Materials require a break-in time
Best Suitable For: This shoe is best for players who like supportive uppers.
Category Performance Ratings
7.9
Traction
Wide gentle herringbone pattern with standard rubber. Sticky on clean courts, slight slippage on very dirty floors, generally consistent and dust resistant after play.
8.3
Cushion
Dense Phylon-like foam with a forefoot Zoom unit only. Springy forefoot and decent impact protection but lacks heel Zoom and feels less bouncy than prior model.
7.8
Materials
Textile mesh upper with synthetic overlays. Breathable and soft after break-in, but initially can feel plasticky or cheaper to the touch.
8.7
Support
Stiff heel counter with carbon plate and outsole wrap. Delivers strong lockdown and torsional stability with secure containment, though heel can feel restrictive.
8.2
Fit
Mostly true to size with a snug, secure fit and good heel lockdown. Some prefer a half size up for extra length or room.
50%
Outdoor
Chunky outsole rubber suitable for outdoor play. Holds up well on outdoor courts if you avoid dragging your feet.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most players. Consider a half size up if you need extra length or have very wide feet.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular feet well. Wide footers may need to size up for room though some find it wide-foot friendly.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus |  New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 |  Nike Kobe Protro 3 |  Adidas Harden Volume 9 |  Nike Lebron 23 |  Li-Ning Wade Shadow 7 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.2 | 8.8(0.6) | 8.2(0.0) | 8.5(0.3) | 8.3(0.1) | 8.3(0.1) | |
| User Rating | 9.4 | 10.0(0.6) | NA | 9.4(0.0) | NA | NA | |
| Best Price | $100.97 $150 | $103.99 $130 | $169.99 $210 | $128 $160 | $209.99 | $119 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | NA | 410g - 420g | 440g - 440g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus:
Expert Rating: 8.2 (ranks #250 of 385)
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8.6
March 12, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed playing in the Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus. The only downsides are the shoe's short length and restrictive heel. Everything else performed exceptionally well.
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8.2
April 3, 2025
The Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus is a good basketball shoe, but not at the retail price. The traction is consistent, and the support and fit feel secure. I wish they kept the heel Zoom bag, though.
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8.2
April 28, 2025
The Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus is a weird basketball shoe. The cushioning takes a step back, but the traction plays well, and I like the fit.
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8.1
February 28, 2025
The Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus has consistent traction with plenty of rigid containment.
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8.0
February 28, 2025
The Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus is a good shoe. My only issue was some sliding with the traction on dirty courts. Everything else performs well.
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7.8
February 28, 2025
I didn't like the Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus much. I prefer the previous iteration because of its better traction performance and upper.
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User Reviews of the Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus:
User Rating: 9.4 (ranks #15 of 385)
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9.2
January 5, 2026
I had an ankle injury last season and I find the fit of this shoe great . My feet feel safe and I can jump without any concerns . This shoe has really good traction and feels bouncy , on the other hand it lacks court feel and the materials need a little break in . For its size , the shoe is really light . I think it’s not the best option for that price but I really enjoy playing in them
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9.5
June 14, 2025
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Traction of the Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus:
Expert Traction Rating: 7.9 (ranks #315 of 385)
User Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #32 of 385)
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9.0
March 12, 2025
The traction improves drastically after a day or so. It feels amazing on clean courts. The dust performance is also good.
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8.5
April 3, 2025
The traction performance is solid. It plays well on clean and dirty courts.
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8.0
April 28, 2025
The traction performs well. I didn't notice any dust pickup, and experienced no slippage.
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7.0
February 28, 2025
The outsole uses a gentle herringbone pattern. It's not super tacky, but it is consistent.
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8.0
February 28, 2025
The wide herringbone traction is better than expected. The bite is solid, and I felt good on clean courts. Be prepared for slight slippage on dirtier courts.
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7.0
February 28, 2025
The traction pattern is the same as the Zoom Generation. I give it a 7 out of 10.
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Cushion of the Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #220 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #244 of 385)
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9.0
March 12, 2025
I like the heel compression and the extra bit of bounce. My feet didn't hurt at all.
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8.0
April 3, 2025
The cushioning feels like a downgrade from the NXXT Gen. There's only a forefoot Zoom unit and nothing under the heel.
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8.0
April 28, 2025
I dislike the cushioning setup. The forefoot Zoom feels comfortable, but the lack of a heel Zoom unit is noticeable. I prefer more cushioning.
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8.5
February 28, 2025
The foam feels dense and springy. I think it's Phylon. The midsole and forefoot Zoom unit feel good.
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8.0
February 28, 2025
The cushioning feels pretty good. Impact protection is decent under the heel.
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8.0
February 28, 2025
The forefoot Zoom unit is the only positive for the cushioning. It does the job but isn't as bouncy as the main line.
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Materials of the Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.8 (ranks #292 of 385)
User Materials Rating: 7.5 (ranks #306 of 385)
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8.0
March 12, 2025
The materials were stiff initially but softened over time. I also felt contained and supported.
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6.5
April 3, 2025
The material setup feels cheap, but breaks in nicely and is breathable.
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8.0
April 28, 2025
All the materials are synthetic. It feels soft but not breathable.
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8.0
February 28, 2025
There's a lot of padding around the ankle collar and thins out around the forefoot.
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8.0
February 28, 2025
Nike uses a textile mesh for the upper materials. It feels cheap to the touch, but the performance is solid. I had no issues.
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8.0
February 28, 2025
The materials make a plasticky sound. Breathability is great.
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Support of the Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #109 of 385)
User Support Rating: 9.5 (ranks #20 of 385)
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9.0
March 12, 2025
My feet feel contained and locked into the upper material. Not much else is needed. The only downside is the restrictive containment around the heel area.
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9.0
April 3, 2025
Thanks to the heel counter and outsole wrapping up, I felt secure and contained.
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9.0
April 28, 2025
I like the carbon plate for torsional support. You feel locked in and secure at all times.
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9.0
February 28, 2025
Lockdown on this pair is fantastic. The rearfoot around the ankle also has a strong heel counter. It starts stiff and takes time to break in.
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8.0
February 28, 2025
I had zero issues with the support and lockdown.
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8.0
February 28, 2025
Lockdown and support are secure, and ankle mobility is slightly better than other lows on the market.
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Fit of the Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.2 (ranks #190 of 385)
User Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #270 of 385)
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8.0
March 12, 2025
The fit is almost perfect. The mesh feels short, but the forefoot area is snug, which I enjoy.
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9.0
April 3, 2025
Once I figured out the sizing, I enjoyed the padding and the snugness. My feet felt secure.
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8.0
April 28, 2025
The soft materials accommodate my foot very well.
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8.0
February 28, 2025
The fit is decent, and I experienced no cramping.
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8.0
February 28, 2025
The fit feels comfortable. It's snug with no dead space.
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8.0
February 28, 2025
This fits me perfectly fine.
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Durability of the Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus:
User Durability Rating: 9.0 (ranks #55 of 385)
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Outdoor of the Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #123 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #6 of 385)
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fair
March 12, 2025
You should be fine on outdoor courts.
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fair
April 28, 2025
The outsole is good for outdoors.
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fair
February 28, 2025
The outsole rubber is chunky enough for outdoor play if you don't drag your feet.
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Width of the Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly narrow
March 12, 2025
The width is slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
April 3, 2025
People with wide feet should go up half a size at a minimum.
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regularly wide
April 28, 2025
This shoe is wide-foot friendly.
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regularly wide
February 28, 2025
2E can go true to size for a performance fit or up half a size for a roomy fit.
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regularly wide
February 28, 2025
The width should be fine for people with slightly wide feet.
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regularly wide
February 28, 2025
The width is average.
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Size of the Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus:
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true to size
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slightly long
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½ size small
March 12, 2025
I went up half a size.
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½ size small
April 3, 2025
I had to go up half a size.
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true to size
April 28, 2025
I went with my regular size.
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true to size
February 28, 2025
Narrow and medium feet can go true to size.
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true to size
February 28, 2025
I think the shoe runs true to size.
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true to size
February 28, 2025
This shoe runs true to size.
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