Those of you old enough to remember the first time you opened your box to find LeBron’s first signature sneaker, the Nike Air Zoom Generation,nike air zoom pegasus 32 should remember that the unique chrome heels came with a protective plastic sticker to prevent any scratches or minute damages. A bit has changed for the coming Nike Zoom Generation 2017 retro, out this Wednesday, January 25th for a little only a handful of select retailers.

While we’re still waiting on more information to come in regarding LeBron’s first ever retro release, the Nike Zoom Generation First Game features a number of differences when compared to the original. Not only has the overall quality of leather changed – a more sturdy and durable lifestyle-like tooling accompanies the retro release – but the protective sticker on the heel has also changed.nike air zoom elite 7 It’s a minor difference, but it looks like Nike Sportswear is selling the Nike Zoom Generation as a premium, limited edition retro offering given the appearance of the NSW-inspired box and the limited quantity of the release.

The Nike Air Zoom Generation Vachetta Tan also features luxurious copper accents on the lace eyelets and protective toecap.nike zoom speed trainer 2 We’re sure the same can be said about the heel, but in the first look, that feature is still covered by its new protective coating. So the good news is, Nike still plans on dropping a number of Zoom Generation retros. Do you think their move away from traditional colorways is a solid decision or do you miss look that inspired this pair? Rumor has it that this offering could be a part of a larger Nike Sportswear pack featuring a Nike Air Foamposite Pro.