Nike Is Bringing Back the LeBron 9 Low "LeBronald Palmer"

For year 19 of LeBron James‘ professional playing career in the NBA, Nike has taken the liberty of revisiting some of his older footwear makeups from his 2011-2012 era and re-releasing them to the public. Some of these reissues have been once limited-edition player exclusives such as the LeBron 9 “Watch the Throne” iteration, and now the famed Nike LeBron 9 Low “LeBronald Palmer” is getting another moment in the spotlight.

These kicks were first introduced in Summer 2021 but hit astronomical prices on the resell market due to their mere quantity. As you can probably infer by its moniker, the kicks are inspired by the Arnold Palmer — one of LeBron’s most coveted beverage concoctions. The exteriors of the low-profile kicks are fitted with vibrant green and orange tropical tree graphics, and these are mated with bold orange Swooshes on the side panels. Miami-inspired accents of a teal-green hue don the laces while orange lines the interiors, and the heels are decorated with metallic gold badges that feature the four-time champion’s signature crown logo. Insoles come printed with light beige sand and actual imagery of the Arnold Palmer drink. Rounding off the kicks are bold teal midsoles that ride above see-through Air bubbles and bold orange prongs.

Official release dates and pricing are still unknown, but you can likely expect these to launch in the coming months.

In other sneaker news, Nike has updated its SNKRS Pass with a draw system.