Nike

The LeBron V is one of the most personal and regal designs in the Nike LeBron sneaker collection. The shoe features ankle straps inspired by the milk crates LeBron used to practice with in his youth and the outsoles and tongues are detailed with street maps of his hometown Akron, Ohio. 

This pair of LeBron V samples are known as the ‘Velvet’ model for the red velvet that accents the white leather uppers throughout. This luxe version for ‘King James’ also includes red patent leather and satin fabrics and are accented with lion emblems, gold color stitching, and gold-plated hardware. They are shoes fit for a king.

• Rare LeBron 5 ‘Velvet’ sample sneakers from 2008.
• White leather uppers with red velvet, patent leather and satin fabrics.
• Ankle straps inspired by the milk crates LeBron used to practice with as a kid.
• Street map designs of Akron, Ohio on outsoles and tongue interiors.
• Regal lion emblems on tongues.
• Gold-plated hardware.
• Accented with gold color stitching throughout.
• Heel tabs embroidered with LeBron’s initials.
• Interior sample tags.
• This item is final sale and not eligible for return.