Nike Lebron 20
Released 9/2022, Low Top, Lebron James,
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8.8
EXPERT RATING
11 reviews
9.2
USER RATING
97 ratings
The Nike LeBron 20 excels with its bouncy cushion and solid traction, but it has something to offer every player.
Best Suitable For:
Quick and explosive players will enjoy this shoe the most.
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Available at 4 shops | Official Retail Price: $199.99
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Lebron 20 |  Nike KD 15 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Puma MB.01 Lo |  Under Armour Curry 11 |  New Balance Hesi Low V2 | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.8 | 9.0(0.2) | 8.9(0.1) | 8.9(0.1) | 8.7(0.1) | 8.4(0.4) | |
| User Rating | 9.2 | 9.2(0.0) | 9.1(0.1) | 8.7(0.5) | 8.7(0.5) | NA | |
| Best Price | $179.97 $200 | $112.97 $150 | $225 | $79.99 $120 | $109.99 $160 | $81.97 $110 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 390g - 410g | 370g - 390g | NA | NA | NA | NA |
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Nike Lebron 20 Review
Pros:
Bouncy cushion setup
Tacky traction compound
Cons:
Not much court feel
High price tag
Performance of the Nike Lebron 20:
The traction on the LeBron 20 is tacky, and it grips most court surfaces. The occasional wipe is needed, but it doesn't hinder performance.
Nike toned the cushioning down from previous models, but it's still insanely bouncy.
The materials are comfortable, thin, and breathable on foot. It also helps to keep you contained during play.
On fit, some reviewers praised the LeBron 20 for its snug, 1-to-1 fit. Other reviewers had split opinions on how the shoe accommodates wide footers.
The lacing and materials work together to keep your foot contained on the footbed. Reviewers didn't have any complaints when it came to the support of the shoe.
Overall, the Nike LeBron 20 is an impressive all-around performer. The traction, cushioning, and support are versatile enough to offer something to most players.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Lebron 20:
Expert Rating: 8.8 (ranks #38 of 333)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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9.7
November 2, 2022
The Nike LeBron 20 is the best basketball shoe on the market. The traction and support are the best Nike's made in a long time, and the cushioning is an almost perfect combination.
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9.5
October 25, 2022
The Nike LeBron 20 is the best shoe in his signature lineup. The cushioning is versatile, and the traction is one of the best setups on the market.
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9.0
May 2, 2023
The Nike LeBron 20 could be the best Nike basketball shoe of the year. The shoe has it all. There's cushioning, speed, comfort and stability.
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9.0
August 18, 2023
I like the Nike LeBron 20 a lot. It feels versatile with a complete cushioning setup, solid traction, and a comfortable upper.
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8.8
September 28, 2022
The Nike LeBron 20 delivers phenomenal traction and an enjoyable, responsive cushioning setup. It feels great playing in this shoe.
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8.6
September 22, 2022
The Nike LeBron 20 is the best low-top basketball shoe I've tried in 2022. The shoe is quick, shifty, and contained but not the bounciest.
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8.6
October 10, 2022
Overall, I love the Nike LeBron 20. I don't have any complaints because the shoe offers something for everyone. It has good traction, cushion, and stability.
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8.6
November 15, 2022
The Nike LeBron 20 is an overall solid shoe I enjoyed playing in. It has solid support and traction, and the materials feel comfortable. My only gripe is the high price tag.
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8.6
July 7, 2023
The Nike LeBron 20 is evolving and improving. The traction is outstanding, and the fit and materials are premium. The heel lockdown was my only issue with the shoe.
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8.4
October 20, 2022
The Nike LeBron 20 provides a strong traction and cushion setup that caters to a quick play style. The shoe feels comfortable and offers something for everybody.
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8.0
December 12, 2022
The Nike LeBron 20 has all the tech needed to be an excellent performance basketball shoe but struggles to put it together. The traction was inconsistent, and the court feel can be better.
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User Reviews of the Nike Lebron 20:
User Rating: 9.2 (ranks #36 of 333)
10 - Amazing
34
9 - Great
54
8 - Good
9
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.8
October 23, 2022
As a preface I’ve never liked Lebron’s. Excellent traction - court I play on isn’t the best kept yet these were SUPER grippY right out of the box. I prefer limited cushioning for more court feel and stability- I’d say XXs are a good mix of these attributes while still v comfortable. The forefoot has excellent court feel while the heel feels a little bouncier (I’m assuming this has to do with Nike Air) - I could live without this feature, but it’s popular. Materials feel excellent and durable.
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10.0
June 17, 2023
Got them for 40%off and I gotta say these are the best basketball shoes I ever had. Better than PG 6 by a lil bit, better than Harden vol 6, Don Issue 4, Giannis immortality 1 and 2, AJ 36 low and PG 5. My knees were fine after 2 hours practice and that rarely happens. I can feel the zoom turbo in the right shoe a lil bit more than in the left(I just need to play more in them to be able to feel the left). After every wear this shoe gets better and better. Traction just god tier on dust and clean
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9.0
April 8, 2023
The Lebron XX is a shoe that has premium materials, cushioning setup, and traction. These are a super cool shoe that offers great impact protection, breathability, and lockdown. That said, they are very heavy, and I definitely felt that when playing in them. They feel almost squishy underfoot, and offer very little court feel as a result. Despite that, I did feel very stable and secure in the shoe, no issues there. For $200, I don’t feel like they add enough to buy them over the KD 15 at $150.
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8.4
October 29, 2023
Amazing performer definitely, cushioning is not the greatest I've experienced but it is quite comfy. Traction does pick up dust quite often but I do play outdoor so I'm not fully sure how often it picks up dust indoor, otherwise the traction grips perfectly. Material is premium, as expected from the high price. Playing for 3 months outdoor my pair have held up pretty well. One downside is that I do experience bit of heel slippage but careful lacing usually fix it. Overall it is quite nice.
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7.7
September 17, 2023
When i played in the lebron 20s the traction was a dust magnet and the shoe never seemed to grab the floor too well. Also the toe box was VERY narrow and made the shoe uncomfortable. When i went up 1/2 size i had a lot of heel slippage and couldnt slide on defense. I will say shooting in this shoe was effortless however the traction was a huge let down. I had to wipe my shoes every 2 possessions just for it to get filled w tons of dust on the next two plays very frustrating.
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Traction of the Nike Lebron 20:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.4 (ranks #31 of 333)
User Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #39 of 333)
10 - Amazing
63
9 - Great
37
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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10.0
November 2, 2022
I had no issues at all with traction. It's probably the best setup available.
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10.0
October 25, 2022
The traction pattern has an insane grip. The traction might be the best in the LeBron line. Make sure to wipe on dusty courts.
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10.0
May 2, 2023
The traction on the LeBron 20 is the best I've experienced in years. It sticks like crazy. I never slipped or dropped.
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9.0
August 18, 2023
You have to wipe occasionally, but the multidirectional traction has you covered.
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10.0
September 28, 2022
The traction is so damn good. It's a top-tier performer right out of the box.
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10.0
September 22, 2022
The traction grips the court in all directions. The performance is better than everything I've tried this year.
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9.0
October 10, 2022
The traction is good. I didn't slip, and I have no complaints at all. Just make sure you occasionally wipe.
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9.0
November 15, 2022
I had to wipe the shoe a bit, but other than that, the traction performed fantastically.
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10.0
July 7, 2023
The traction is phenomenal. It bites and grips all surface conditions.
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9.0
October 20, 2022
The traction is tacky. It grips dusty courts well too.
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7.0
December 12, 2022
The rubber material didn't perform well for traction. I think a solid rubber outsole would be better.
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Cushion of the Nike Lebron 20:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.9 (ranks #94 of 333)
User Cushion Rating: 9.2 (ranks #64 of 333)
10 - Amazing
44
9 - Great
45
8 - Good
16
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.5
November 2, 2022
The cushioning has a ton of impact protection and a solid court feel.
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10.0
October 25, 2022
The forefoot Zoom unit is bouncy and feels comfortable. The cushioning overall is soft and responsive without sacrificing explosiveness.
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9.0
May 2, 2023
The cushioning is smooth and speedy. The shoe is bouncy, and the midsole makes you feel faster.
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9.0
August 18, 2023
The forefoot Zoom Air feels similar to some Kyrie models. It feels more chill, but the cushioning still feels impressive. It's a complete setup without feeling excessive.
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9.0
September 28, 2022
Full-length Cushlon felt soft to start but became much better the more I played in them. I also felt the Zoom unit underneath my forefoot. Impact protection was also solid.
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9.0
September 22, 2022
Cushlon and a carbon fibre shank feel soft and plush underfoot. This cushioning will mould under your foot well but won't offer a bouncy feeling.
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9.0
October 10, 2022
Cushlon foam, a heel Zoom Air unit, and Zoom Turbo in the forefoot feel beautiful once broken in. It's a perfect blend between plush and responsive.
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9.0
November 15, 2022
The cushioning felt soft while taking off and landing. I felt the cushioning most underfoot on jump shots.
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8.0
July 7, 2023
The cushioning is responsive while maintaining impact protection in the forefoot. The heel impact protection could be better.
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9.0
October 20, 2022
The cushion setup reminds me of the Kobe 6 setup. You feel bouncy in the forefoot after breaking it in. The Cushlon under your heel feels soft too. I dig it.
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7.0
December 12, 2022
The midsole has all the tech you want, but the midfoot shank and the high arch feel uncomfortable. I found the shoe hard to break in, but it has a lot of impact protection.
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Materials of the Nike Lebron 20:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.5 (ranks #86 of 333)
User Materials Rating: 9.1 (ranks #32 of 333)
10 - Amazing
32
9 - Great
47
8 - Good
27
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
9.0
November 2, 2022
The materials are free-flowing on foot with no break in time needed.
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8.0
October 25, 2022
The fabric is airy and breathable. The materials are thin but do a solid job of containing your feet.
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9.0
May 2, 2023
The knit feels worn in and soft, but it has no give laterally. It keeps you contained without a problem.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
The upper is thick and breathable. It allows me to move to my style of play.
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8.0
September 28, 2022
The materials are thin, comfortable, and containing. It conforms to your foot nicely. The quality is not the best, but it still feels good.
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8.0
September 22, 2022
The materials Nike uses help the shoe be breathable and keep your foot dry. The weave isn't the most durable if you drag your feet.
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8.0
October 10, 2022
The materials work for performance, but they don't feel like they are worth the high price tag of the shoe.
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9.0
November 15, 2022
The shoe is lightweight, comfortable, and breathable on foot. It is stiff out of the box, though.
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9.0
July 7, 2023
The materials are flexible and non-restrictive. The quality feels premium, and the shoe is lighter than previous models. The only downside is the breathability.
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8.0
October 20, 2022
The materials are knit, and it's comfortable on foot. It also helps me feel secure.
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9.0
December 12, 2022
The materials work performance-wise.
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Support of the Nike Lebron 20:
Expert Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #178 of 333)
User Support Rating: 8.8 (ranks #121 of 333)
10 - Amazing
20
9 - Great
51
8 - Good
32
7 - Average
5
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
November 2, 2022
The LeBron 20 might be the most supportive low-cut basketball shoe Nike has ever made. I had no issues with the heel counter or sliding in the shoe.
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8.0
October 25, 2022
The lacing system pulls your feet into the shoe, and the outrigger offers what you need for support.
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9.0
May 2, 2023
The shoe has some serious support, but it doesn't feel restrictive.
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9.0
August 18, 2023
The midfoot shank provides stability. The footbed and midfoot containment kept me secure and saved me during a few plays.
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8.0
September 28, 2022
The materials help the shoe remain supportive. I had no issues with lateral containment and stability.
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9.0
September 22, 2022
The lacing locks down the inner layer of the upper to keep you locked in, and the materials contain you nicely.
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8.0
October 10, 2022
Lateral stability and containment perform well on the shoe. I don't have any complaints about the support.
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8.0
November 15, 2022
The ankle support was solid, but the stability does take some time to break in.
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7.0
July 7, 2023
The heel cup is not enough to contain the heel. The forefoot is locked down, and the shoe is stable laterally.
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8.0
October 20, 2022
Nike uses tech they call Sphere in the heel section of the shoe. It helps secure the ankle area. The lateral containment and stability are solid.
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8.0
December 12, 2022
Nike uses, what they call, a guard rail instead of an outrigger, and it works well.
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Fit of the Nike Lebron 20:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #72 of 333)
User Fit Rating: 8.9 (ranks #93 of 333)
10 - Amazing
32
9 - Great
48
8 - Good
16
7 - Average
8
6 - Subpar
4
5 - Poor
0
10.0
November 2, 2022
The fit breaks in nicely and feels great overall. I enjoyed the 1-to-1 feeling.
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8.0
October 25, 2022
The shoes conform to your foot nicely after breaking them in. The fit feels snug before the break-in.
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8.0
May 2, 2023
The lacing and knit upper wrap around your foot perfectly. I didn't have issues with heel slippage, either.
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10.0
August 18, 2023
The fit feels perfect.
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9.0
September 28, 2022
The shoe fits snugly, but I enjoy a glove-like fit.
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7.0
September 22, 2022
I was not impressed with the fit because of the tapering forefoot. It doesn't accommodate width well.
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9.0
October 10, 2022
The fit is my favourite attribute. I got a great 1-to-1 fit out of the shoe.
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8.0
November 15, 2022
The fit is snug, and the stiff materials make the snug fit a bit uncomfortable if you don't have the proper size. It does keep you secure, though.
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9.0
July 7, 2023
The shoe fit me perfectly. It feels like the sneaker is hugging my foot.
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8.0
October 20, 2022
The toe box has enough room to support different foot shapes.
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9.0
December 12, 2022
I enjoy the snug fit because of the materials. The shoe is comfortable on foot.
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Durability of the Nike Lebron 20:
User Durability Rating: 8.9 (ranks #85 of 333)
10 - Amazing
25
9 - Great
28
8 - Good
16
7 - Average
8
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Nike Lebron 20:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 6.3 (ranks #272 of 333)
User Outdoor Rating: 42.5 (ranks #225 of 333)
Good (100%)
12
Fair (50%)
22
Bad (0%)
27
no
October 25, 2022
The rubber is soft, and the grooves are thin. I don't recommend taking these shoes outdoors.
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no
May 2, 2023
The rubber is too soft for outdoors.
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no
September 28, 2022
These shoes are not the best option for outdoor use.
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no
September 22, 2022
I would stick to an indoor court with these.
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no
October 10, 2022
I don't think you should take these shoes outside.
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fair
November 15, 2022
I view this as an outdoor shoe.
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no
July 7, 2023
This shoe will not hold up outdoors.
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no
October 20, 2022
I wouldn't recommend using this shoe outdoors.
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Width of the Nike Lebron 20:
very narrow
5
slightly narrow
38
regular
55
slightly wide
6
very wide
0
regularly wide
November 2, 2022
The materials break in, so I recommend going true to size. Try them on beforehand to be sure.
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slightly narrow
October 25, 2022
People with wide feet might have to go up half a size.
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slightly narrow
August 18, 2023
The toe box is narrow.
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slightly narrow
September 28, 2022
The width is slightly narrow.
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very narrow
September 22, 2022
The forefoot tapers a lot.
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slightly narrow
November 15, 2022
The shoe is snug.
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regularly wide
October 20, 2022
The fit and materials will help wide footers.
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Size of the Nike Lebron 20:
very small
1
slightly small
27
true to size
71
slightly long
8
very long
0
true to size
November 2, 2022
I recommend going true to size.
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true to size
October 25, 2022
I went true to size.
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½ size small
May 2, 2023
I went up half a size because I like more room in the toe box.
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true to size
August 18, 2023
Go true to size.
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½ size small
September 28, 2022
I went true to size, and the shoe was snug. I suggest most people go up half a size.
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true to size
September 22, 2022
You're going to cramp in this shoe if your foot is wide. Otherwise, you should be ok.
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true to size
October 10, 2022
I went true to size. The shoe feels a bit snug, but I enjoyed it.
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½ size small
November 15, 2022
I had to go up half a size.
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true to size
July 7, 2023
The LeBron 20 runs true to size.
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true to size
December 12, 2022
I went true to size.
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