Nike Relives King James' Playoff Dominance With the LeBron 23 "LeBronto"

The milestone signature sneaker honors a legendary 2018 buzzer-beater against the Toronto Raptors.

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Name: Nike LeBron 23 “LeBronto”
Colorway: Metallic Gold/White
SKU: IH1513-602
MSRP: $210 USD
Release Date: Spring 2026
Where to Buy: Nike

Nike continues to celebrate the legendary career of King James with the upcoming release of the Nike LeBron 23 “LeBronto.”

Serving as a direct nod to his infamous dominance over the Toronto Raptors—most notably his crushing game-winning buzzer-beater during the 2018 Eastern Conference semifinals—the latest iteration of LeBron James‘ signature silhouette arrives with a heavy dose of storytelling. The performance-driven sneaker is constructed with a breathable tan knit upper that proudly displays embroidered dinosaur-shaped meteors, acting as a metaphor for Toronto’s postseason fate.

Elevating the thematic design, the shoe is anchored by a bronze, crown-shaped mudguard detailed with a tactile reptilian scale texture. An embroidered raptor fossil emblem sits prominently on the heel to reinforce the extinction narrative. Built for elite on-court performance, the silhouette utilizes an engineered mesh base reinforced by the all-new Crown Containment System overlay. A full-length drop-in ZoomX foam midsole is equipped with a carbon fiber shank for structural stability, while a durable icy translucent outsole and gold metallic Swooshes complete the unapologetic design. Additionally, the sneaker will arrive in special crown-shaped “King Forever” packaging.

The Nike LeBron 23 “LeBronto” drops later this spring.

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