FAMU Receives Its Own Nike LeBron TR1 PE

The Rattlers get the first PE of James' latest silo.

Matt Varga November 20, 2024

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We’re no strangers to colleges receiving special edition swag from the Swoosh (literally a day before this news, the Trojans got a USC Kobe 6 cleat). However, Nike gifting a fresh version of the LeBron TR 1 to Florida A&M athletes is a bit more noteworthy than your average PE.

For one, it solidifies the Swoosh’s focus on HBCU schools, seen with their yearly Yardrunner series, itself spawning the Air Force 1 “VUU Panthers” via program alum Dex Robinson. Charitable efforts come alongside a variety of increased product spotlights, with this years’ Air Jordan 1 Low “Howard University” a major highlight in that regard. However, this also marks the first special make-up for the LeBron TR1, a silhouette already notable as the King’s first step into off-the-court footwear.

Though the mix of all-white body and pine/orange detailing will assuredly remain exclusive to Rattler athletes, perhaps this gives a sense into how the LeBron TR1 can spread its wings palette and blocking-wise in the future, diverging from the mostly monochromatic looks that’ve marked general releases to date. Catch images of this PE pair included ahead.

: Nike LeBron TR1 “FAMU” PE@kingjames

: Nike LeBron TR1 “FAMU” PE@kingjames

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.