Nike Air Max LeBron VII NYC Artist Series

by L.A. Ruano, September 22, 2009

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Continuing the artist series efforts for LeBron James’ latest signature sneakers, we get a look into the NYC version, created by local artist Tomokazu Matsuyama. Focusing heavily on a reincarnation theme, Matsuyama encrusted 700 Swarovski crystals into a pair of the kicks, following a Japanese Bubbhist-inspired design utilizing the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.

The numbers “0″ and “1″ relate to birth and reincarnation in the Japanese Buddhist tradition, with the number “4″ traditionally symbolic of the world “perish”. Interconnected by thin lines, the numbers come to represent the order and chaos of life, connection with others and ultimately reincarnation. The one-of-a-kind design has more that 700 Swarovski crystals individually affixed to the shoes. The crystals represent the Asian philosophy “Gyokuseki-Konko”, implying that life is an amalgamation of rocks and jewels. These crystals also capture the aesthetic of eternity and the minimal beauty of the reincarnation concept.

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Source: Kenlu

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6 Responses

  1. Posted by: dreadly on September 24, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    these should be for the WNBA…

  2. Posted by: C.Ma on September 22, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    this looks like VC II…if they are light enough…would get this for sure for basketball

  3. Posted by: Venom (www.mamasmule.com) on September 22, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    Definitely the best looking bball shoe in a loooong time!!

  4. Posted by: REKBOOGIE on September 22, 2009 at 2:43 pm

    THESE JOINTS ARE FIRE….THE SHOULD HAVE THIS AS A REGULAR COLORWAY MINUS THE ARTIST’S INFLUENCE…BUT STILL CRAZY…MOST NIKES LOOK DOPE IN JUST PLAIN WHITE (SOLID) OR BLACK ( SOLID)..THATS THE NEW TREND KEEP IT SIMPLE AND SOLID..THE CLOWN COLORS MUST GO….GET YA CRISPIES UP!!!

  5. Posted by: P.Jilla on September 22, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    These are hot

  6. Posted by: FashionHead on September 22, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    Clean and simple