Nike Basketball
LeBron James x Mimi plange
Mimi Plange creates culture-spanning sneakers for the LeBron James signature shoe collection for Nike Basketball.

Five visionary sneaker editions where performance meets cultural storytelling, from varsity details to Maasai-inspired motifs, each design redefines sneakers as wearable statements of craft and community.

LeBron XX x Mimi Plange
Ceremony
Inspired by the ceremonies and traditions of the Maasai people of Tanzania, 'Ceremony' pays homage by shedding light on the Maasai tribes mastery of pattern, weaving and design.



LeBron XVII low x Mimi Plange
Scarred Perfection
'Scarred Perfection,' weaves stories of African body adornment and identity, bridging traditional and modern design. Our signature quilting and trapunto embroidery motifs provide texture and height to the swoosh.



LeBron XVII low x Mimi Plange
Mad King
'Mad King,' is a colorful homage to the Bantu peoples, a family of over 400 ethnic groups in Africa and their ancient writing systems. The symbols chosen on this shoe represent wisdom, unity greatness and the future.



LeBron XVIII low x Mimi Plange
Daughters
LeBron is committed to loving and celebrating all of the important women in his life, and the LeBron 18 Low 'Daughters' is a deep reflection of that devotion. We use the symbolic rose as a dedication to raising strong daughters, spreading a message of empowerment for girls to express their own beauty, resilience and growth.

LeBron XVIII low x Mimi Plange
Higher Learning
'Higher Learning,' is a powerful symbol of sport and school. We combine elements of varsity and fun, celebrating the impact of education and teamwork.