LeBron James’ Nike x Monopoly Collaboration Features Two Sneakers and a Special Boardgame
Update: November 15, 2024 at 9:44 a.m. ET
Nike has formally announced the Monopoly x LeBron 22 collaboration, which will consist of two colorways for the sneaker and a special edition of the boardgame.
In addition to the “Currency” edition was reported on previously and releases Friday, the LeBron 22 is getting a blue “Token” variant with gold detailing and a baroque pattern across its upper. This second colorway will release Tuesday, November 19, which is National Play Monopoly Day.
The special edition of the Monopoly board game has been customized to represent James’ career, as squares on the mounted surface include each of his NBA titles, his I Promise school and streets with significance to him. Game pieces include a lion, his jersey, a basketball, a championship ring and two pairs of shoes, one of which is blue. Release details for the boardgame have not yet been confirmed.
A life size version of Monopoly will appear at I Promise on Tuesday for its students to play on. Each attendee will also get a pair of shoes and a copy of the game.
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What We Originally Reported on October 9, 2024
A new collaborator is coming to the LeBron James’s soon-to-be-launched 22nd second sneaker, and it’s made for those have spent hours in dispute with their family over a certain real estate-based board game.
The Monopoly x Nike LeBron 22 features an all-over print of the famous fake money and is expected to release in November. A multi-color Monopoly money covers the mesh upper along with a silver on white boroque print, while the Swoosh carries over to the heel and midfoot saddle in silver leather to invoke the game pieces. A monopoly hang-tag is also affixed to this paneling, while a diamond “M” logo graces the tongue. Inside, you’ll find the standard Monopoly logo as a patch on the insole and the toe outsoles feature green heels and mismatched forefeet in yellow and purple. Another “M” logo can also be made out on the lower medial side of the midfoot saddle.
In addition to this pair, which features in official images, another in black and blue zeroing in on Boardwalk and Park Place has leaked via in-hand images. It’s possible that this variant ends up being more limited or even a friends-and-family-exclusive edition, although it’s not yet clear how it will be doled out.
Monopoly isn’t a total stranger to sneakers, having previously collaborated with Diadora in 2021 and Reebok way back in 2008. Elsewhere in the Nike Basketball family, Giannis Antetokounmpo showed his love for Uno with several colorways made in collaboration with the card game for his Zoom Freak 3 in 2022.
The LeBron 22 will get its debut release Friday, November 1, and boasts Zoom Air at the forefoot and heel to go along with full-length Cushlon 2.0 foam. It follows the recent launch of the LeBron TR1, James’ first training sneaker.
The Monopoly x Nike LeBron 22 will release November 19, likely through the Snkrs app and select third-party retailers. Pricing is set at $200.
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Ian Servantes is a Senior News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
