Nike Lebron 21
Released 10/2023, Low Top, Lebron James,
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8.9
EXPERT RATING
11 reviews
9.2
USER RATING
50 ratings
The Nike LeBron 21 maintains its high level of performance while improving its support and stability.
Best Suitable For:
The Nike LeBron 21 is fit for all play styles because of the mix of traction, cushioning and support.
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Available at 7 shops | Official Retail Price: $199.99
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Lebron 21 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 10 |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 |  Air Jordan 38 Low |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut 2 | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.9 | 8.9(0.0) | 8.8(0.1) | 8.9(0.0) | 8.6(0.3) | 8.5(0.4) | |
| User Rating | 9.2 | 9.5(0.3) | 9.3(0.1) | 9.4(0.2) | 9.5(0.3) | 8.7(0.5) | |
| Best Price | $111.97 $200 | $225 | $74.97 $170 | $149 | $113.97 $175 | $99.97 $130 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | 360g - 370g | 410g - 430g | NA | NA | 380g - 400g |
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Nike Lebron 21 Review
Pros:
Bouncy cushioning
Upgraded support and materials
Cons:
Slightly narrow fit
Performance of the Nike Lebron 21:
Nike and LeBron hookup for the 21st entry in his signature shoe line. This time, with improved materials and stability.
Most reviewers agree the traction performance is solid, especially on clean courts. Make sure that you wipe on dusty courts.
The cushioning feels springy and bouncy. The Cushlon foam and Zoom units provide a balanced feel.
The upper materials are where the shoe sees the most change. The leather feels more supportive, and the tongue is breathable, too.
With the revamped upper, the support and lockdown are better. Lateral containment is incredible and secure.
Nike continues in the right direction with the LeBron signature line. The Nike LeBron 21 makes slight tweaks to improve the materials and support.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Lebron 21:
Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #16 of 330)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.4
October 22, 2023
I love the Nike LeBron 21, especially after breaking in the materials. The traction and cushioning are top-notch. It's an elite shoe.
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9.2
August 18, 2023
The Nike LeBron 21 is incredibly fun to play in. I felt like I could cut, move, and pivot quickly. The traction is outstanding, and the cushioning is bouncy.
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9.0
October 19, 2023
This year's Nike LeBron 21 is incrementally better than the 20. The traction performance is excellent, and the cushioning feels slightly improved too.
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8.8
October 5, 2023
The Nike LeBron 21 is still an impressive performer. The materials and support are improved to provide additional containment and stability.
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8.8
October 13, 2023
The Nike LeBron 21 feels quick. I love playing in these shoes. The traction is outstanding, and the cushioning feels comfortable and responsive. It's not the most breathable, though.
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8.8
November 25, 2023
The Nike LeBron 21 is an elite basketball performer. The materials feel more premium, while the traction and cushioning remain top-tier.
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8.8
January 21, 2024
I highly recommend the Nike LeBron 21. It has fantastic cushioning and impressive traction. It's also fun to play in.
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8.8
March 22, 2024
The Nike LeBron 21 keeps the impressive traction and cushioning from last year. I prefer the knit material on the previous LeBron shoe.
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8.8
October 19, 2023
I think the Nike LeBron 21 is a dope sneaker once it's broken in properly. The traction is top-tier, and the cushioning provides plenty of impact protection.
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8.6
November 22, 2023
The LeBron 21 is Nike's best basketball shoe right now. The cushioning is better, and the traction is excellent.
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8.5
October 8, 2023
The Nike LeBron 21 is all over the place. The traction and materials disappointed me, but the cushioning and support are incredible.
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User Reviews of the Nike Lebron 21:
User Rating: 9.2 (ranks #28 of 330)
10 - Amazing
16
9 - Great
30
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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9.5
October 10, 2023
this shoe's cushioning maybe below lebron 20. its comfortable as hell bro and the pillow thing on the tongue is perfect. aint very breathable cuz it uses a leather material. traction's the same as bron 20 for me and i like the bron 21's looks, but i prefer bron 20 cuz its cheaper and a lil bit the same as 21.
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9.2
October 23, 2023
traction was amazing at clean courts but it pick up dusts at the dusty setups you will slide a bit when you dont clean it cushion isnt bouncy as lebron 20 but it has lot more impacy protection and support the materials was nice but the ventilation is poor support is superb it was verry good
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9.4
January 12, 2024
I recommend them, I also had them in the dragon pearl color but they were much worse in terms of durability and comfort. Conchiolin fits perfectly on the leg, you can feel the parquet floor very well and they are very soft. Fantastic traction on both clean and dirty floors.
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9.2
January 26, 2024
I love this shoe so far. My only gripe is that the eye-let for the laces closest to my ankle rubbed pretty bad the first time I wore them. It is a metal like material and wore through my sock. I had them tied pretty tight though and it hasn’t bothered me afterwards
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9.0
March 3, 2024
I enjoy the top tier traction and the bouncy cushioning. I feel like there is no more heel slippage like on the Lebron 20. The material is comfortable and premium, but it isn't very breathable. It is also a kind of snug, so you may want to go half size up.
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Traction of the Nike Lebron 21:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #83 of 330)
User Traction Rating: 9.4 (ranks #42 of 330)
10 - Amazing
27
9 - Great
28
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
October 22, 2023
The performance on clean courts is elite. Wipe the outsole every four or five plays on dusty courts to avoid sliding.
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9.0
August 18, 2023
The outsole grabs traction in every direction. The performance is fantastic, straight out of the box. Just make sure to wipe.
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9.0
October 19, 2023
Traction performance is excellent. It grips in all conditions.
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8.0
October 5, 2023
The rubber grips well on a clean court. On a dusty court, you need to wipe. The performance feels nice.
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10.0
October 13, 2023
The traction feels freaking amazing. It's top-tier on clean courts, and it bites through dust well. Don't let the dust build, and you'll be solid.
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9.0
November 25, 2023
The traction held its own everywhere I played.
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9.0
January 21, 2024
The traction performance is impressive. I had no issues stopping on a dime.
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10.0
March 22, 2024
The performance feels amazing. It performs well on dusty courts too.
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10.0
October 19, 2023
On a clean court, the traction is top-tier. On dusty floors, it still performs well. I didn't slip out at all.
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9.0
November 22, 2023
The translucent rubber gripped harder than the solid, but both performed well. The traction is top-tier.
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7.5
October 8, 2023
I slipped a lot. The traction performance was not good. It picks up a lot of dust on dirtier courts, too.
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Cushion of the Nike Lebron 21:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.4 (ranks #31 of 330)
User Cushion Rating: 9.4 (ranks #37 of 330)
10 - Amazing
32
9 - Great
22
8 - Good
7
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.5
October 22, 2023
The foam is stable in the heel and soft under the forefoot. The Zoom bag also provides excellent impact protection and responsiveness.
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10.0
August 18, 2023
The Zoom units are all you feel. The top-loaded shank also offers plenty of springback. It's a bouncy shoe overall.
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10.0
October 19, 2023
The cushioning is the best part of the shoe. My feet never hurt. There's no break-in period, and it's soft and comfortable.
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9.0
October 5, 2023
The Zoom units feel similar, but the foam feels better.
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9.0
October 13, 2023
The forefoot Zoom Turbo unit is bouncy, and the heel feels soft. The impact protection is solid, and the shoe doesn't sacrifice much court feel.
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9.0
November 25, 2023
The cushioning feels identical to the LeBron 20. It's a balance of court feel and impact protection.
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9.0
January 21, 2024
The cushioning is slightly stiffer, but it feels more balanced. The impact protection feels comfortable, and the shoe is still responsive.
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9.0
March 22, 2024
The cushioning feels soft with plenty of impact protection and the forefoot feels bouncy.
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9.0
October 19, 2023
I felt the heel impact protection immediately, but the bounce didn't come along until three days later. Afterwards, it feels phenomenal.
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10.0
November 22, 2023
The midsole is the perfect balance between softness and responsiveness. The heel compression provides extra stability, too.
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9.5
October 8, 2023
The cushioning is my favourite part of the shoe. It's balanced to provide soft comfort and firm stability.
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Materials of the Nike Lebron 21:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.5 (ranks #81 of 330)
User Materials Rating: 8.9 (ranks #68 of 330)
10 - Amazing
15
9 - Great
26
8 - Good
16
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
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9.5
October 22, 2023
The materials feel nice after an initial break-in period. Breathability is an issue, but the comfort is top-tier.
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9.0
August 18, 2023
The upper feels slightly upgraded. It feels comfortable after breaking in. The tongue is the best you can get for breathability and comfort.
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9.0
October 19, 2023
This year's leather material sacrifices breathability for added lockdown and stability. You have to double-knot the laces, though.
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9.0
October 5, 2023
The upper is the main difference between the 21 and the 20. The lockdown feels improved as a result of the leather materials. The tongue offers more ventilation, too.
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8.0
October 13, 2023
The materials are thinner than they look. It's supportive and minimal while remaining comfortable. Breathability is the only downside.
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8.0
November 25, 2023
The upper feels soft and velvety. I like how it performs, but I prefer how the 20 plays. I like the premium feeling.
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9.0
January 21, 2024
I enjoy the material usage both for performance and quality.
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8.0
March 22, 2024
There's a textile layer on top of a flywire layer underneath the main shell of the shoe. It feels extra supportive but requires some break-in time.
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8.0
October 19, 2023
The materials feel great on foot, especially after a break-in period. The laces come undone on occasion, but I love the tongue. It's stiff out of the box, though.
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8.0
November 22, 2023
The attention to detail on the materials is better than other Nike shoes. The shoes are lighter, too.
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8.0
October 8, 2023
The materials are lighter but thicker, stiffer, and not as flexible. It does provide containment during explosive movements, though.
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Support of the Nike Lebron 21:
Expert Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #21 of 330)
User Support Rating: 9.4 (ranks #21 of 330)
10 - Amazing
28
9 - Great
25
8 - Good
8
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.5
October 22, 2023
This shoe has one of the sturdiest heel counters. The construction keeps you from sliding over the footbed, too. The overall support feels elite.
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10.0
August 18, 2023
The construction and lacing system of the shoe are outstanding for keeping you contained.
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9.0
October 19, 2023
The Nike Sphere and the tongue keep your heel locked in. There's more forefoot flex with rigidity, too.
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10.0
October 5, 2023
The lateral support feels better. The grooves and cables on the shoe catch and contain you well. There's also no heel slippage.
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8.0
October 13, 2023
I had zero issues with support and lockdown. The materials and construction keep you contained.
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9.0
November 25, 2023
Support and lockdown feel secure. The lacing system helps customize the security of the shoe around your foot.
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9.0
January 21, 2024
The support feels excellent, and I had no issues with instability or lockdown.
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9.0
March 22, 2024
The support feels good because of the TPU shank plate and upper construction. I would've liked a carbon fibre plate. The lateral containment also feels impressive.
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8.0
October 19, 2023
I had no issues with heel lockdown. The upper materials also help the shoe feel supportive too.
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8.0
November 22, 2023
Stability is better this year because of the revamped heel cushioning.
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9.0
October 8, 2023
The materials wrap your foot and provide lateral containment nicely. Support and lockdown are some of the better features.
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Fit of the Nike Lebron 21:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.4 (ranks #115 of 330)
User Fit Rating: 8.7 (ranks #127 of 330)
10 - Amazing
10
9 - Great
30
8 - Good
15
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
1
9.5
October 22, 2023
The shoe fits like a straitjacket. There's not much volume or wiggle room. It's a 1-to-1 fit.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
The fit is accommodating.
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8.0
October 19, 2023
The midfoot feels snug, and the toe box is comfortable.
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8.0
October 5, 2023
The upper feels narrower and more contained than the 20. It hugs my foot nicely.
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9.0
October 13, 2023
The fit is perfect when you get the right size. It's snug, which is how I like it.
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9.0
November 25, 2023
I enjoyed the snug, 1-to-1 fit. I also like the cabling and flywire system.
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8.0
January 21, 2024
The fit is a bit snug, but it's close to 1-to-1.
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8.0
March 22, 2024
The fit feels very snug with a slightly narrow toe box.
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8.0
November 22, 2023
The fit is pretty bang on.
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8.5
October 8, 2023
The shoe feels snug initially but breaks in over time to become more comfortable.
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Durability of the Nike Lebron 21:
User Durability Rating: 8.5 (ranks #150 of 330)
10 - Amazing
10
9 - Great
9
8 - Good
12
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
1
Outdoor of the Nike Lebron 21:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 8.3 (ranks #261 of 330)
User Outdoor Rating: 33.8 (ranks #239 of 330)
Good (100%)
4
Fair (50%)
16
Bad (0%)
20
no
October 22, 2023
The rubber is too soft for outdoor play.
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fair
August 18, 2023
These are indoor shoes in my mind.
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no
October 19, 2023
This shoe is best indoors.
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no
October 13, 2023
This shoe is not the best outdoor option.
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no
November 25, 2023
I wouldn't recommend these for outdoors.
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no
January 21, 2024
I highly recommend not using this shoe outdoors.
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Width of the Nike Lebron 21:
very narrow
2
slightly narrow
20
regular
31
slightly wide
6
very wide
0
slightly narrow
October 22, 2023
Go up half a size if you have a wide foot.
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regularly wide
August 18, 2023
2E feet can go true to size for a performance fit and up half a size for a roomy fit.
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slightly narrow
October 19, 2023
Go up half a size if you have a wide foot.
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slightly narrow
October 5, 2023
The midfoot is slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
October 13, 2023
The shoe feels snug.
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regularly wide
January 21, 2024
I suggest going true to size for slightly wide footers and up half a size if you have a wide foot.
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slightly narrow
March 22, 2024
I recommend going up half a size if you have a wide foot.
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regularly wide
November 22, 2023
I don't think sizing up is necessary unless you have very wide feet.
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slightly narrow
October 8, 2023
Wide footers might have to go up half a size.
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Size of the Nike Lebron 21:
very small
0
slightly small
8
true to size
48
slightly long
4
very long
0
true to size
October 22, 2023
I went true to size.
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true to size
August 18, 2023
Narrow and medium feet can go true to size.
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true to size
October 19, 2023
I went up half a size for my ankle braces.
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true to size
October 5, 2023
Go true to size unless you have a wide foot.
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½ size small
October 13, 2023
I went up half a size.
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true to size
November 25, 2023
The shoe runs true to size.
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true to size
January 21, 2024
The LeBron 21 runs true to size.
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true to size
March 22, 2024
I recommend going true to size.
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true to size
November 22, 2023
Go true to size.
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true to size
October 8, 2023
The shoe is true to size.
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