Quick Facts
- The Nike LeBron 23 Elite Good Intentions is a two-tone blend of pink and gold, with shiny metallic gold covering the toe and bottom half of the sides and heel on the crown structure paneling, and pink jacquard fabric on the top half
- The tongue and laces keep the pink up, with gold branding on the tongue and an iridescent mini Swoosh on the lateral toe
- The Nike LeBron 23 Elite Good Intentions will be released March 3, 2025
LeBron James is the ideal superstar. A perfect family man with career longevity, a good sense of performance for the fans and media, and a perfect mix of intensity and light-hearted humor. The one time LeBron tripped up and brought the wrath of the NBA media, fans, and basically every person outside the Miami metro area was The Decision, a special TV program where James announced he was leaving Cleveland and taking his talents to South Beach. As LeBron continues to work through his career landmarks with 23 memory-inspired colorways of the Nike LeBron 23, the latest goes bashful in pink with a Good Intentions-themed pair to remember The Decision.
The Nike LeBron 23 Elite Good Intentions is a two-tone blend of pink and gold, with shiny metallic gold covering the toe and bottom half of the sides and heel on the crown structure paneling, and pink jacquard fabric on the top half. The tongue and laces keep the pink up, with gold branding on the tongue and an iridescent mini Swoosh on the lateral toe.
Although it may not be abundantly clear how this pair ties into The Decision, the pink upper is a callout to LeBron’s purplish pink shirt from the televised announcement and a shoutout to the city of Miami. Another nods to South Beach, more specifically the Miami Heat, is found on the medail side with James’ number “6” catching fire.
Pictured here is the GS version of the sneaker, but this pair is labeled “Elite,” meaning it will be receiving performance upgrades. Most notably, the sneaker will have its tongue removed in favor of a bootie, similar to the one found on the upcoming All-Star Warning Label colorway of the LeBron 23.
The Nike LeBron 23 Elite Good Intentions will be released March 3, 2025 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in men’s sizing in the Elite model and GS sizing in a standard LeBron 23, the retail prices are set at $235 for the adult and $165 for the GS sizes. To stay up on every new Nike LeBron drop, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
