DISCOVER THE IMPRESSIVE NIKE MERCURIAL ‘CHOSEN 2’ | A SPECIAL COMBINATION OF TWO FAMOUS SPORTS, BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL
Nike kicks off the new year with an impressive masterpiece, a synthesis of the two greatest athletes from two different sports – LeBron James x Kylian Mbappé representing basketball and football, Nike launched the collection Nike soccer shoes “Chosen 2” with many meanings.
Celebrating two of the world’s best athletes and recognizing their relationship and their influence on future generations, Nike has launched a new collection that carries two parallel paths. of Kylian Mbappé and LeBron James together. It is the premise for the launch of Mercurial Mbappé Chosen 2 and LeBron 18 Chosen 2.
Inspiration of the LBJ x KM “Chosen 2” shoe collection
The design inspiration for both shoes comes from the idea of oppositeness, of parallel paths, from one champion to another .
Both Mbappe and James are outstanding stars in their respective sports. Kylian is from the suburbs of Bondy and LeBron is from Akron, places where challenges shaped them into exceptional players. No matter where their abilities and hard work have taken them, they remain focused on giving back to the community, in search of better outcomes.
Inspired by both athletes, the Mercurial Mbappé ‘Chosen 2’ features a KM X LBJ motif and comes in a sophisticated black and silver colorway with a shimmering metallic finish. The ambigram ‘Chosen One’ is found on the vamp and 3D KM and LBJ logos are displayed on the shoe’s heel tabs. One pair features the Swoosh logo located on the forefoot and on the sock liner, where a basketball x soccer mash-up appears on the left and a LeBron x Kylian tattoo on the right.
Mbappé shared: “LeBron is a unique champion and I have the deepest respect for him in life, as well as off the field”
He added: “LeBron is my inspiration. From Akron to Paris, we are both taking action to carry out projects in society and contribute a better world to the young generation. I truly hope our collective message will have a strong impact going forward and this is just the beginning of our stories. I want to inspire and continue this young generation, showing them that anything is possible. I feel that this is our responsibility at this time – to speak up, to pave the way, to be a collective voice for young people – and maybe even to be role models that they can look up to. ”
Meanwhile, James also shared: “No matter where I go in the world world, I will always be just a kid of Akron. And I will always rely on my foundation, doing everything I can to uplift and empower the children of tomorrow. It’s about making real, tangible change and always leaving a better place than you found it. That’s why my Foundation continues to build and grow to immediately address the needs of the world’s children. Like Kylian, I will continue to inspire people to do more and more because the world needs our good right now. We will continue to do everything we can to not only lead, but to take action and empower others every step of the way. ”
Combination of Basketball and Football
This is not the first time Nike has combined basketball and soccer. Not long ago, Nike launched the stunning third Paris Saint Germain x Jordan colorway, which includes a series of PSG x Jordan lifestyle products.
The shirt even made it into the Top 10 Shirts of 2020/21. This partnership between PSG and Jordan is something we have seen for a number of years now, having become very popular since its inception in 2018.
We also saw Parisian star Neymar collaborate with Jordan on a pair of soccer boots back in the day. And now it’s time for another Parisian star to team up with another famous basketball star.
Introducing the LBJ x KM “Chosen 2” football boots
Introduction Nike Mercurial football boots Superfly 7 LBJ x KM “Chosen 2”: A boot inspired by close friendship set of Kylian Mbappé and LeBron James. In fact, basketball is becoming an important part of French culture and therefore also Mbappé’s lifestyle. This is a one-of-a-kind Mercurial, which will be worn by Kylian Mbappé.
Nike Mercurial Superfly 7 LBJ x KM “Chosen 2” football boots details
The LBJ x KM “Chosen 2” at first glance is a black shoe. But if you look closer at the upper, there’s a silver ‘zig-zag’ graphic of the letters ‘KM’. And on the box, you will see “Chosen 2” written in a very special font (readable from both sides). The laces are black with orange/yellow dots and the soleplate is a 50/50 shiny silver/chrome.
The back of the upper has a beautiful bright purple color. Each heel has its own logo – Kylian Mbappé’s logo or LeBron James’s logo.
This is truly a crazy but extremely impressive design: On the sole inside the shoe is an image of half a basketball court and half a soccer field mixed. This detail will also be on the bag and on the shoe box. You will also find an image of the names of two global superstars “LeBron” and “Kylian” mixed into the same image. The name appears depending on how you are reading it.
Swoosh icon
It’s easy to see this Mercurial has more Swooshes than usual. Because this LBJ x KM boot has two protrusions on each side. One goes the right way and one goes the other way. The Swoosh is red and purple, with the Mercurial ‘M’ logo on one side facing up from the right.
The collaboration between Kylian Mbappé and LeBron James will also include a very nice clothing collection. You’ll find hoodies, t-shirts, pants and tracksuits. Of course, all items in the collection are marked with the special LBJ x KM logo, i.e. on the sleeves of the T-shirts or on the “kangaroo” pockets of the hoodies.
Conclusion: Nike Mercurial Superfly 7 LBJ x KM “Chosen 2” has started selling and there are only 4620 pairs in the world. Quickly order now at Neymarsport to be the first to own these impressive designs.
