I love that Tommy reviews multiple color ways of the same shoe - most reviewers don’t do this, which makes it tough because different color ways of the same shoe can have vastly different performances based on outsole (rubber/translucent) and fit (due to different upper materials). Really appreciate the attention to detail my brother!
Got my liren 3v2 today (thanks to your intro, ty!), seems to be hurting my pinky toes when I test-wear. Still need to wear it for some ball playing to hopefully break them in
I just bought this pair too and I had the same slight heel slippage. I already have 2 other pairs of the 21's and it's not an issue on the Okoya or Tahitian colorways. I just have to really lace these up tighter than the other pairs and that heel slippage isn't too noticeable.
I like this and the grey color, will for sure wait for deeper discount (grey and Easter already on sale for $154 on Nike site) as I not only have the Tahitian but also have a few other recent purchases which are still working out for me. I'll probably get the Stewie 3 next (pending your review of course) before I get these. Made me do a double take on the ex line haha
@@kingjacknicolas9814 I’ve been using it lightly, indoors only too so they’re okay. But I can see that durability is really not good if you were to have that as your main pair for heavy usage.
Got my pair of KAI 1's today. If only us Canucks could get them at retail price, then that's a bargain for a signature shoe. Hate what Anta is doing on the limited drops.
I also have a pair of LeBron 21 with the same color scheme as you but why does my version have a solid rubber, but yours have a translucent rubber ??? Can you explain for me please??
Thank you for this! I couldnt find any reviews with these new uppers so this was very helpful. Do the upper material break in and loosen a bit over time? I currently wear 9.5 on the Tahitian CW which fit pretty comfortable. I tried size 9 for these after seeing this video and while they fit okay, I’d hope them to loosen or stretch over time. What were your experience like?
🙏🙏 So far, my pair hasn’t really changed much and this upper really doesn’t seem like it’ll either loosen / break in more over time. But yes going down that half size should be the most ideal option. Cheers!
Believe me or not I just get this now on StockX for $110 including all fees. I’m excited with my what the Lebron. I’m always fan of your vids. Keep grinding.💪🔥
thinking about getting a pair of brons since a lot of them are on sale… should I aim for ones with translucent outsole or the solid rubber ones ? (For traction)
I have a question my man. Yesterday I played basketball again in like 3 months. I played with my Ae1 and cushioned adidas socks. While I was playing I felt something in my left foot but I thought it was not a big deal. Then later when I came back home and then saw my left foot there was a big red blister. Burned pretty much. My question is do you think it was because of the shoes or socks or maybe both? Maybe you have experienced something like this in the Ae1?
I would have absolutely no idea man. There’re a lot of factors that could have contributed to your experience - I can only say that for me the AE 1 does fine over longer sessions, doesn’t really cause things like that as long as sizing is correct.
Hey Tommy I know it’s a little bit late after this video but I really need your help I bought these in the Easter colorway I have ja 1 in size 10.5 and those fit maybe a little bit of room but like pretty snug and I went up half a size on these bc I am growing but am questioning it because they might fit to big should I cancel this order while I can
From the pairs that I’ve tried yes. Other colorways - Queen Conch (all star) might the best one I did try them on once that felt even better and lighter on feet.
Another spot on review! Considering for months now if I'm getting the Lebron 21 and debating if I should get the new ones or the old colorways on sale. Took your advice and just got a Freshwater one. A very different feel from Wade shoes but I don't regret a single thing, these are fire. Keep up the good work man!
Man, I can’t disagree with you more on the fit. If you have a high arch, avoid these shoes at all costs. The uppers have 0 give, and will destroy your foot because they will not conform to your foot the way the leather and suede materials do. Way more comfortable and will actually break in. The materials change look amazing, but hurt like hell 4:44
Thoughts on the NEW LeBron 21??
✔️ Upper Durability
✖️ Heel Slippage, Weight, Material Softness
Thank you for watching!!
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To me the materials with these colorways were a huge let down. It’s literally just fuse from the 2010s. Shouldve been a more open mesh like on the 20s
Does the upper soften with time?
hey tommy. I have a question for you:
For a light forward, Adidas Bounce Legends or Peak Taichi Big Triangle?
@@luisrod5472I mean they do break in but they don’t naturally mold as well to your foot like the leather uppers on the 21s.
I love that Tommy reviews multiple color ways of the same shoe - most reviewers don’t do this, which makes it tough because different color ways of the same shoe can have vastly different performances based on outsole (rubber/translucent) and fit (due to different upper materials).
Really appreciate the attention to detail my brother!
I really appreciate that my man! 🙏🙏 Yes especially on the LeBron’s, these different colorways are actually quite different as they turn out…
yes i like that
Need that stewie 3 review Tommy
Roger that.
Quite a surprise that the newer colourways are bigger; i went down half a size in the new ones.
@@leisurefarm Right?!
All Lebron XXI's are on sale rn on nike half off!
Just copped this at footlocker today with 25% OFF. can't wait to try them today.
Got my liren 3v2 today (thanks to your intro, ty!), seems to be hurting my pinky toes when I test-wear. Still need to wear it for some ball playing to hopefully break them in
I see, it should break in nicely over time. Have fun 🍻😃
How about trying runner knot on the top 2 lace holes, migt help a bit with the heel slip
True to size for me, size 11. The soles glow as do
The outside swooshes.
Definitely gonna grab the grey/metallic and james gang both so fire i cant choose between the two just gonna wait till they go on sale 😂
Hey Tommy what do you think of the conchiolin colorway saw on sale on goat for like 140 after taxes
I just bought this pair too and I had the same slight heel slippage. I already have 2 other pairs of the 21's and it's not an issue on the Okoya or Tahitian colorways. I just have to really lace these up tighter than the other pairs and that heel slippage isn't too noticeable.
Yup same experience.
2:20 Ayoo Tommy 🤣🤣
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I like this and the grey color, will for sure wait for deeper discount (grey and Easter already on sale for $154 on Nike site) as I not only have the Tahitian but also have a few other recent purchases which are still working out for me. I'll probably get the Stewie 3 next (pending your review of course) before I get these.
Made me do a double take on the ex line haha
Haha I see I see! I’m pretty excited to find out about the Stewie 3 too, we’ll see how it turns out 😁
Hey will you be doing a tier list at the end of the year or maybe during it?
Hey, yes during.
Shoutout from the philippines 🇵🇭
Much love 🙏❤️
@TommyLiu4 im from philippines i 1 of viewer here. Keep it up tommy.
I bought the cool grey ones on sale
Agree with the heel slippage. Does anyone here have a trick for the short shoe lace? Comes loose in the middle of the game
+1
Great video sir!
Thank you!!
I like the Queen Conch more 🔥
👍 If I were to guess that’s probably the best one performance wise too, lighter than these.
@@TommyLiu4 hey brother,can you give me an update of your J38,is the outsole still good?
@@kingjacknicolas9814 I’ve been using it lightly, indoors only too so they’re okay. But I can see that durability is really not good if you were to have that as your main pair for heavy usage.
@@TommyLiu4 thank you tommy..always a life saver..my 38 lunar new year is otw..maybe i'll use ito for casual occasion only 😅
Got my pair of KAI 1's today. If only us Canucks could get them at retail price, then that's a bargain for a signature shoe. Hate what Anta is doing on the limited drops.
Yes it’s a nasty move, worked for them though.
Please help me to choose between lebron 21, kd 17 or curry 11 for Pg possition? Thanks
I also have a pair of LeBron 21 with the same color scheme as you but why does my version have a solid rubber, but yours have a translucent rubber ??? Can you explain for me please??
@@giabaotran6491 I have no idea. Ask on the channels you’re subscribed to maybe they’ll have an answer for you.
You have XDR version which is in ASIA pairs
Hey Tommy, do you have any news about the James Gang colorway? Will you review that also?
Hey, they should be the same as these.
Thank you for this! I couldnt find any reviews with these new uppers so this was very helpful.
Do the upper material break in and loosen a bit over time? I currently wear 9.5 on the Tahitian CW which fit pretty comfortable. I tried size 9 for these after seeing this video and while they fit okay, I’d hope them to loosen or stretch over time. What were your experience like?
🙏🙏 So far, my pair hasn’t really changed much and this upper really doesn’t seem like it’ll either loosen / break in more over time. But yes going down that half size should be the most ideal option. Cheers!
I tried the amped in the Liverpool colorway and the traction was insane I wonder if this is the same as the other colorways?
Don’t have that pair to compare, NXXT Gen Amped in general has about the same level of traction performance based on my experience.
@TommyLiu4 that's what I thought I have the next gen and the traction looks exactly the same but the amped just bit so much Harder
@@BC21beats I see, interesting! Translucent outsole right?
@@TommyLiu4 yes on both pairs.
Lesunshine outdid himself with this one… lepookie is the goat fr
Dope.🔥🔥🔥
Believe me or not I just get this now on StockX for $110 including all fees. I’m excited with my what the Lebron. I’m always fan of your vids. Keep grinding.💪🔥
thinking about getting a pair of brons since a lot of them are on sale… should I aim for ones with translucent outsole or the solid rubber ones ? (For traction)
Same level of performance to me. Both types of outsole work really well.
I love multi color or bright colorway❤😘
what store/outlet are those shoes u recorded from
Some in Bufflalo NY, some in Toronto.
I have a question my man. Yesterday I played basketball again in like 3 months. I played with my Ae1 and cushioned adidas socks. While I was playing I felt something in my left foot but I thought it was not a big deal. Then later when I came back home and then saw my left foot there was a big red blister. Burned pretty much. My question is do you think it was because of the shoes or socks or maybe both? Maybe you have experienced something like this in the Ae1?
I would have absolutely no idea man. There’re a lot of factors that could have contributed to your experience - I can only say that for me the AE 1 does fine over longer sessions, doesn’t really cause things like that as long as sizing is correct.
@@TommyLiu4 I have like one thumb space in the shoe
Im size 13 in lebron nxxt gen and it fits me good what size should i get to this? The james gang colorway is on sale for $95
@@BallIsLife077 same size
Yup
Hey Tommy I know it’s a little bit late after this video but I really need your help I bought these in the Easter colorway I have ja 1 in size 10.5 and those fit maybe a little bit of room but like pretty snug and I went up half a size on these bc I am growing but am questioning it because they might fit to big should I cancel this order while I can
Hey, that’s probably too big for you.
Would you still say the Tahitians are the best performance wise?
From the pairs that I’ve tried yes. Other colorways - Queen Conch (all star) might the best one I did try them on once that felt even better and lighter on feet.
Love the original Lebron's 21s so it's sad to see them put out all the good colorways on the worse model (imo)
I’m not sure which model I like better but the colorways on this new model are for sure way better
Another spot on review! Considering for months now if I'm getting the Lebron 21 and debating if I should get the new ones or the old colorways on sale. Took your advice and just got a Freshwater one. A very different feel from Wade shoes but I don't regret a single thing, these are fire. Keep up the good work man!
Nice cop. That’s great to hear man, and thank you!! Appreciate you watching 🙏
is this shoe breathable enough for some hot summer day ??
Not really
hi tommy wide toe box is good news for wide footers. im normally 11 in wowac12 and nike. do you think i should get 10.5 or 11 for this colorway?
Hey. 10.5 or 10.
@@TommyLiu4 thanks!!
I had a question, do you prefer the ae1, wow10 or sky elite?
WOW 10
For volleyball im guessing?😁
Hi, i have kayrie infinity in size 12.5 what size should i take for lebron 21
Hey. 11.5.
I wear a size 11 in the Kyrie Infinity. These I think 10 would be ideal for me.
This by far my favorite colorway. Too bad it's so expensive.
Hopefully it goes on sale later lol
Just got mine for $95
@@Bearmuchfruithow?
Which is better? Curry 11s or these Lebron 21s?
LeBron 21
Man, I can’t disagree with you more on the fit. If you have a high arch, avoid these shoes at all costs. The uppers have 0 give, and will destroy your foot because they will not conform to your foot the way the leather and suede materials do. Way more comfortable and will actually break in. The materials change look amazing, but hurt like hell
4:44
Isn’t that exactly what I said lol
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what is best in your opinion ja 1, luka 1, or tatuum 1?

Luka 1, replied to your other comment about this.
What should I have for lunch tomorrow sushi or spaghetti?
@@TommyLiu4 thanks
@@franio_model12 You don’t wanna reply to my question? It’s my birthday.
@@TommyLiu4definitely spaghetti bro
They look awful at hand but fire when on feet
This is RAD！
2:20 bro whats wrong with your socks
Wore them inside-out, for fun 😂
@@TommyLiu4 Genius!
@@drejaegger actually feels nice that way lol but i can’t explain why…
9-10 colorway
I dont get it why sole sep is happening in this 200$ shoe.. Well, my dragon pearl have this mini sep...
LeYup
Yep
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Dang, just got these for 130
Do you like 21 or nxxtgen more?
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Got the Tahitian colourway for $140 CAD on stockx
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Mrs. liu must have a nice collection of something ? u tony S in ur house Tomster
Mrs. Liu hates my shoes. And socks 🤣🤣
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I got these for 112$ 🤑
You really love burping aren't you? HAHAHAHAHA
Wait did I in this one? I think I just farted a lot but I edited them out of course.
Cat🐈⬛? Im worry😟
He’s doing well! ❤️ I stopped doing unboxing clips that’s why.
epic
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i love his ex lol
Lol I actually had to get half size up so it depends on your foot