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LeBron James says his new Nike sneaker was inspired by African-American women


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What a week for Nike.

LeBron James has revealed his newest Nike collaboration, inspired by his belief that "African-American women are some of the strongest people on earth." And it is stunning.

Celebrating the power of "some amazingly strong women" including his mother, wife and daughter, James' HFR x LeBron 16 was unveiled at the Harlem Fashion Row Showcase Gala on Tuesday.

“As someone who has a platform, because of what I do, I thought it was important to lend that platform to a group of people that I believe are under-recognized,” said James in a press statement. Read more...

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