Nike LeBron 17 Receives Classic "Infrared" Colorway: First Look

BYAlexander Cole2.0K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Steve Dykes/Getty Images
LeBron James
An homage to the OG Air Jordan 6.

LeBron James is in year 17 which means he is on his 17th signature sneaker with Nike. The Nike LeBron 17 has been a huge hit with hoopers so far this season and new colorways continue to make their way to the market. We've received some pretty great iterations so far and fans are looking forward to seeing more from the swoosh brand. Thanks to the Instagram account @retro_boomin_6, we now have a look at a brand new colorway that pays homage to one of the most iconic Air Jordans of all-time.

The Nike LeBron 17 "Infrared" is a direct continuation of the aesthetic brought forth by the Air Jordan 6 "Infrared" which is the first shoe Michael Jordan won a championship in. As you can see from the images below, the knitposite upper is mostly comprised of black material but as you go towards the back, there are some red details. These details make their way onto the Air midsole, as well as the knitposite on the back heel and sides.

For now, it seems like these are dropping on January 1st although we'll be sure to give you the official release information as soon as we know more. How do you feel about this latest colorway?


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
...