LeBron James' signature shoes

LeBron Raymone James Sr. was touted as the most anticipated prospect when he entered the NBA Draft in 2003. He was drafted as the first overall pick in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2003 NBA Draft. In the spotlight of his nationally televised senior year in high school, LeBron James was captured by Nike, sealing a significant seven-year, $90 million deal. Nike executives successfully warded off a lesser offer from Adidas. James had worn Adidas sneakers all through his reign of terror on the Ohio basketball scene at St. Vincent-St. Mary's High School.

Adidas' executives changed their offer from $100 million to $70 million at the last minute, allowing Nike to swoop in with a $90 million offer that would otherwise not have been made. This signing enabled Nike to maintain its competitive edge over rivals in the shoe market and add another truly global basketball superstar to its ranks. Barring the Air Jordans, the LeBrons have been Nike's biggest sneaker cash cows, helping them accumulate billions of dollars in sales over the years.

LeBron James' signature shoes

These are all the signature shoes LeBron James has released since his deal with Nike in 2003 (via Nike's official website):

1. Nike Air Zoom Generation

2. Nike Zoom LeBron II

3. Nike Zoom LeBron III

4. Nike Zoom LeBron IV

5. Nike Zoom LeBron V

6. Nike Zoom LeBron V

7. Nike Air Max LeBron VII

8. Nike LeBron VIII

9. Nike LeBron IX

10. Nike LeBron X

11. Nike LeBron XI

12. Nike LeBron XII

13. Nike LeBron XIII

14. Nike LeBron XIV

15. Nike LeBron XV

16. Nike LeBron XVI

17. Nike LeBron XVII

18. Nike LeBron XVIII

19. Nike LeBron XIX

20. Nike LeBron XX

21. Nike LeBron Witness 6

21. Nike LeBron Witness 7

22. Nike LeBron Witness 8

23. Nike LeBron 21

24. Nike LeBron 22

25. LeBron TR 1

26. LeBron NXXT Gen AMPD EP