Lebron James Reunites with Black Female Designers in Update of Highly Coveted Sneaker

By Jazmin Brooks · May 8, 2019May 14, 2019

NBA All-Star, Lebron James teamed up with designers Fe Noel, Undra Celeste, and Kimberly Goldson to remix the HFR x Nike Lebron 16 sneaker that debuted last year. The creative forces updated the style in a spring-ready colorway, retaining its popular silhouette.

The second drop of the Nike Lebron 16 is highly anticipated. The original kicks sold out in just 5 minutes, and left sneaker enthusiasts wanting more.

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HFR is proud to announce the 2nd drop of the @nike x @kingjames collaboration with designers @fenoel @kimberlygoldson @love_ucny! – The first shoe sold out in less than 5 minutes and now we’re back! We can’t wait until the official launch this week! Download the @snkrsnow app! – Oh and these are unisex so guys we have you covered! Drop a 🔥below if you’re ready to grab your piece of history because this collaboration with 3 black female designers is a moment! – Thank you @nike @kingjames for seeing us! – #history #epiccollaboration #blackfemaledesigners #morethananathlete @ntwrk

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With the response to the original drop being so positive, fans everywhere were left hopeful that this would be just the beginning of an on-going project. The moment was historic after all: three notable black female designers joining James and Nike to creat their own shoe.

The HFR x Nike Lebron 16 sneaker will be released Friday, May 10^th on Nike SNKRS app and select retailers at 10am.