Nike LeBron 9 | Early Prototype

We’ve now gotten plenty of previews at the Nike LeBron 9 (release date expected October 25th), but here’s a look at a LeBron 9 prototype; something from a little earlier in the design process. As you can see this is a significant departure from the product that will hit shelves, but at the same time the prototype seems to represent a deconstructed, stripped down version (even the Flywire is bare, without the extra layer of Hyperfuse added on). I think everyone can agree that the retail-version of the LeBron 9 is the better of the two (check out the Miami Hurricanes-inspired colorway), but would this deconstructed “9″ prototype have been worth purchasing? Via @CorkClothing/ModernNotoriety.com