{"id":102618,"date":"2023-04-03T11:02:20","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T03:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=102618"},"modified":"2023-09-22T11:32:01","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T03:32:01","slug":"a-legend-returns-nike-is-bringing-back-the-lebron-4-graffiti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2023\/04\/03\/a-legend-returns-nike-is-bringing-back-the-lebron-4-graffiti\/","title":{"rendered":"Release Confirmed: The Nike LeBron 4 \u201cGraffiti”"},"content":{"rendered":"

[Update 11 Aug 2023] The Nike LeBron 4 “Graffiti” first emerged in 2006 via a pop-up shop in Soho, New York, and was limited to a mere 250 pairs. More than a decade on, it finally receives a wider release. Scheduled for 19 September, find the pair on SNKRS then with an RRP of US$240. Stay tuned for official images to emerge shortly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[Update 20 Jul 2023] A first look at the upcoming Nike LeBron 4 “Graffiti” has just surfaced, courtesy of @zsneakerheadz<\/a>. As previously noted, most of the OG silhouette’s design looks to be carried forward. Take a closer look via the top slider above and stay tuned for more information.<\/p>\n

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\nLet’s rewind the clock to 2006. A young LeBron James was in the midst of his ascension into superstardom. The ‘Chosen One’ was in his third season as a Cleveland Cavalier. That year, he led the team to their first NBA Playoffs since 1998, and he himself was also named the NBA All-Star Game MVP.<\/p>\n

Off the court, 2006 was also a special year for both The King and Nike. In November, the duo hosted a special pop-up in SoHo, New York, where a special sneaker donned by LeBron himself was set to release. 250 pairs of the OG Nike LeBron 4 “Graffiti” was released to the public and never again, making it one of the hardest sneakers to come by if you’re a LeBron fan.<\/p>\n

If you’ve been dying to get a pair, here’s your chance. Nearly 17 years later, the Beaverton-based brand has reportedly decided to re-release the Nike LeBron 4 “Graffiti” on a GR scale, currently slated for the Holiday 2023 season.<\/p>\n

As reported by Sole Retriever<\/a>, the 2023 rendition will carry most, if not all, of the OG silhouette’s design elements. The Foamposite-like construction comes split between a clean white fitting and the iconic graffiti-inspired graphic.<\/p>\n

The tip of the tongue comes embossed with a metallic crown fit for The King, while the rest of the collar is wrapped in a black, giving ample room for the white Swooshes to glow. University Red finishes off the design, taking on the inner lining and trim of the outsole and heel.<\/p>\n

The Nike LeBron 4 “Graffiti” is set to release in the Holiday 2023 season on Nike and select retailers, at a RRP of US$240. Stay tuned as we’ll bring you official information about this pair’s release as soon as we get them.<\/p>\n

For now, take a walk down memory lane and enjoy images of the OG 2006 pair via the top slider above. courtesy of Flight Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In other sneaker-related news, check out this colorful matching pair of Nike Air Max 1 and Nike Air Force 1 Low<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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[Update 11 Aug 2023] The Nike LeBron 4 “Graffiti” first emerged in 2006 via a pop-up shop in Soho, New York, and was limited to a mere 250 pairs. More than a decade on, it finally receives a wider release. Scheduled for 19 September, find the pair on SNKRS then with an RRP of US$240. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":102620,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,21,18,3,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-102618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brands","category-calendar","category-latest-news","category-nike","category-releases"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t