Name: Nike LeBron 23 “Bubble Boy”Colorway: Cool Grey/Metallic Silver-Vivid Purple-Multi-ColourSKU: IF0694-002MSRP: $210 USDRelease Date: November 18Where to Buy: NikeNike is launching one of the most culturally loaded colorways in the LeBron 23 collection, the “Bubble Boy.” This release is a cheeky and elaborate tribute to the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 NBA Championship, which was famously won inside the highly contained “bubble” environment at Disney World during the pandemic.The colorway intentionally plays into the nickname given to the Lakers’ victory—the “Mickey Mouse ring”—by featuring a subtle design nod to Walt Disney’s art style. The shoe itself starts with an iridescent silver upper, designed to visually represent the actual containment bubble. A purple line, symbolizing the Lakers, snakes across the upper, creating a contrast with the silver. High-shine detailing is used to mimic the championship hardware: the Swoosh logo is jeweled, a reference to the championship rings. The official color breakdown is Cool Grey, Black, and Metallic Silver, giving the shoe a sleek, almost sterile appearance that evokes the bubble’s isolation.This storytelling is a bold move by Nike. The “Bubble Boy” not only commemorates LeBron’s fourth title but also acknowledges the public debate surrounding the legitimacy of the bubble season. The LeBron 23 “Bubble Boy” is scheduled to release next month.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
