LeBron James just gave the Ohio State Buckeyes a royal upgrade ahead of their battle with Penn State. The King unveiled two exclusive Nike LeBron 23 “Grand Opening” PE cleats, blending his basketball legacy with football performance design.
The collection features two models: the Nike Vapor Pro 1 and Alpha Menace 4 Elite. Each pair mirrors the “Grand Opening” LeBron 23’s signature mix of white floral detailing, metallic red and gold accents, and icy blue traction plates. LeBron’s “LJ” crest and crown-inspired cutout are clearly a callback to his signature sneaker series.
Since LeBron skipped college, he’s remained a big fan of the Buckeyes. Nike has honored that by producing exclusive Player Exclusive models, like the LeBron 4 “Graffiti” cleats that LeBron wore last year, that capture his game on and off the court.
Nike hasn’t announced that the LeBron 23 PE cleats will be available for the public to purchase, but the shoe will help blur the lines between basketball and football culture. Be sure to keep an eye out for the Buckeyes in their championship-ready kicks during their upcoming game against Penn State on November 1st.
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