LeBrons IV "Forbidden City" Released in San Francisco

One of the most innovative sneaker releases in a long time took place this weekend at the Imperial Tea Court in San Francisco’s Chinatown area. It was day 2 of the LeBron IV “Fobidden City” scavenger hunt which lead sneakerheads to the Imperial Tea Court for a gathering that consisted of tea, interviews, and of course, sneakers. The best part about the release was that the second day total for the Chinatown YMCA is now at $10,580. Good job sneakerheads, for putting your passion for sneakers for a good cause. Also, big ups to the guy at the end who gave HYPEBEAST a shout out. You can catch the Day 1 video which took place at the Four Seasons restaurant here also. Video: YouTube

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One of the most innovative sneaker releases in a long time took place this weekend at the Imperial Tea Court in San Francisco’s Chinatown area. It was day 2 of the LeBron IV “Fobidden City” scavenger hunt which lead sneakerheads to the Imperial Tea Court for a gathering that consisted of tea, interviews, and of course, sneakers. The best part about the release was that the second day total for the Chinatown YMCA is now at $10,580. Good job sneakerheads, for putting your passion for sneakers for a good cause. Also, big ups to the guy at the end who gave HYPEBEAST a shout out.

You can catch the Day 1 video which took place at the Four Seasons restaurant here also.

Video: YouTube

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