The Heatles' Glory Days Return on the Nike LeBron 23

Passionate fans, a historic run, and owning the world stage – it’s no wonder the Miami Heat superteam of LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh were known as ‘The Heatles’. Nike haven’t forgotten about those epic 2010-2014 NBA seasons, and they’re helping us relive the moments with the LeBron 23 ‘Heat Wave’.

Who can forget the iconic image of Wade bounce-passing the ball to James for an earth-shattering slam dunk? It’s that exact sort of energy that is captured in this pair, with a bold cheetah print on the tongue, eyestay, and collar. Flashes of teal emit from the iridescent upper to pair with vibrant pink piping around the tongue, creating the tried-and-true colourway we’ve come to expect of South Beach-related iterations.

Rounding out the design is the Big Three’s rock band-inspired nickname on the heel, in a combination of the Heat and the Fab Four’s classic typefaces. The deluxe packaging also includes a charm with the same ‘Heatles’ logo, as well as a booklet covering James’ long list of accomplishments.

James’ legacy with Wade and Bosh is the latest milestone to be captured on the LeBron 23, with other colourways paying tribute to his Sports Illustrated cover and his road to victory within ‘the bubble’. The GOAT debates are sure to continue as Nike rolls out more pairs honouring all of his achievements.

Fans can pick up the Nike LeBron 23 ‘Heat Wave’ on December 12 via Nike Basketball retailers, as well as their website, for a retail price of $210.

Want to remember more of James’ years spent in the 305? Check out the recent ‘Miami Twice’ colourway that pays tribute to his back-to-back championships with the Heat.