{"id":441998,"date":"2025-04-14T12:59:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T04:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=441998"},"modified":"2025-04-14T12:59:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T04:59:36","slug":"nike-lebron-21-prime-96-release-date-price-where-to-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2025\/04\/14\/nike-lebron-21-prime-96-release-date-price-where-to-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"Nike LeBron 21 &#8220;Prime \u201996&#8221; [Release Date\/Price\/Where To Buy]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nike Basketball and LeBron James are set to launch a fresh take on a classic with the upcoming Nike LeBron 21 &#8220;Prime &#8217;96&#8221;. This new sneaker creatively blends the distinctive style of Deion Sanders\u2019 Diamond Turf series with the high-performance design synonymous with LeBron\u2019s signature line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Nike LeBron 21 &#8220;Prime &#8217;96&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" data-id=\"442001\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14115945\/1-63.webp\" alt=\"Nike LeBron 21 \u201cPrime \u201996\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-442001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14115945\/1-63.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14115945\/1-63-300x205.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14115945\/1-63-768x524.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14115945\/1-63-282x192.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" data-id=\"442006\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120004\/6-21.webp\" alt=\"Nike LeBron 21 \u201cPrime \u201996\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-442006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120004\/6-21.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120004\/6-21-300x205.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120004\/6-21-768x524.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120004\/6-21-282x192.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing inspiration from the renowned Air DT Max 96, the shoe features a white leather base accented by striking Varsity Red overlays and black detailing. Adding a touch of luxury are small gold Swoosh logos, while the midsole is wrapped in the signature flame design reminiscent of the Diamond Turf collection. However, this modern iteration incorporates the advanced cushioning technology of the LeBron 21, including a full-length Zoom Air unit for superior comfort and responsiveness on the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" data-id=\"442007\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120006\/7-18.webp\" alt=\"Nike LeBron 21 \u201cPrime \u201996\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-442007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120006\/7-18.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120006\/7-18-300x205.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120006\/7-18-768x524.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120006\/7-18-282x192.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" data-id=\"442008\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120009\/8-13.webp\" alt=\"Nike LeBron 21 \u201cPrime \u201996\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-442008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120009\/8-13.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120009\/8-13-300x205.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120009\/8-13-768x524.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14120009\/8-13-282x192.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Key design elements include a midfoot strap inspired by the DT Max, sculpted upper panels, and a unique LeBron crown emblem on the tongue, effectively bridging the legacies of \u201cKing James\u201d and \u201cPrime Time\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Release Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nike LeBron 21 Prime 96 \u201cVarsity Red\u201d is scheduled for release on 25 April 2025, through select Nike Basketball retailers, both in physical stores and online at Nike.com. It will be available in men\u2019s sizes at a retail price of US$180.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/sneakernews.com\/2025\/04\/11\/nike-lebron-21-prime-96-hv1221-100-release-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Sneaker News<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/sneakerbardetroit.com\/nike-lebron-21-prime-96-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Sneaker Bar Detroit<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other news, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2025\/04\/09\/victor-wembanyama-x-nike-gt-hustle-3-dusty-cactus-release-date-price-where-to-buy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Victor Wembanyama x Nike GT Hustle 3 \u201cDusty Cactus\u201d<\/a>. 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