Fresh off the heels of the first look at the LeBron 8 “Miami Nights”, we’re treated with a first look at the re-issue of the most infamous Nike Basketball sneaker release of the 21st century, if not the most infamous LeBron shoe ever made. That would be the LeBron 8 “South Beach”, a shoe that marked the heel turn of LeBron from city savior to overnight villain due to his highly polarizing decision to leave Cleveland for Miami. LeBron’s off-season decision in the summer of 2010 temporarily derailed some of Nike’s footwear release plans, but they grabbed the controversy by the horns and released a colorway as audacious as “The Decision”, proving that they were sticking by their star athlete despite the public criticism.
Dropping just before the start of the 2010-2011 NBA season, the LeBron 8 “South Beach” boasted a Retro green teal leather upper matched with a vibrant pink and a sharp black. Unquestionably one of the most iconic Nike Basketball shoes in history and certainly among the most coveted of 2010, the LeBron 8 “South Beach” marked a significant moment in the timeline of LeBron’s career. A certified must for any LeBron fan, the South Beach 8s are officially returning in 2021, with a release potentially happening as soon as May 2021.
See a first look ahead and stay tuned for full release date information. Photos via @brandon1an.
UPDATE 5/7/2021:
Detailed imagery courtesy of Sivas Des Calzo has been added below.
WHERE TO BUY
Mens Nike LeBron 8 "South Beach"
US 07/21/2021 Wednesday
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| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stadium Goods | Aftermarket | Aftermarket |
| Nike SNKRS US | Standard | Check Site |
| Foot Locker | In Store Only | Offline Only |
| Feature | Raffle | Check Site |
- M 4.5 / W 6
- M 5 / W 6.5
- M 5.5 / W 7
- M 6 / W 7.5
- M 6.5 / W 8
- M 7 / W 8.5
- M 7.5 / W 9
- M 8 / W 9.5
- M 8.5 / W 10
- M 9 / W 10.5
- M 9.5 / W 11
- M 10 / W 11.5
- M 10.5 / W 12
- M 11 / W 12.5
- M 11.5 / W 13
- M 12 / W 13.5
