LeBron James continues to make history, now stepping into his 23rd NBA season with a sneaker built to honor his greatness. The Nike LeBron 23 “40K Gold” commemorates the King being named the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, solidifying his place in history.
First seen during LeBron’s offseason workouts, the LeBron 23 carried on his tradition of debuting each new model himself. While the earliest sighting of the sneaker came in a clean all-black form, Nike has now officially dropped this celebratory colorway, complete with iridescent gold highlights and statement-making details.
The upper features shiny textures and ornate patterns, with black accents added for contrast. Metallic mini-Swoosh and crown-shaped creases adorn the midsole, and the heel features “40K” lettering in a vintage currency style. The presentation also didn’t disappoint, with the release coming in premium packaging complete with iridescent accents, a special booklet detailing LeBron’s journey and commemorative accessories.
That’s the kind of attention to detail that sneakerheads will appreciate, and what sets the LeBron 23 “40K Gold” apart from previous milestone models. It’s more than a sneaker that plays in an awards show for performance, but it also checks the boxes to be a trophy in and of itself with innovation, storytelling and, of course, collectibility.
Nike LeBron 23 40K Gold Release Date
The Nike LeBron 23 “40K Gold” releases October 3, 2025 at select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com. It will come in men’s and grade school sizing and have a retail price of $210 and $165 USD, respectively.
With LeBron’s unstoppable play and a cloud of uncertainty that this might be his last year, this one has all the makings of a hoops history and sneaker history moment.
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Nike LeBron 23 “40K Gold”
Style Code: N/A
Release Date: October 3, 2025
Price: $210
