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The second version of the Nike run LeBron 8, the black and purple Nike run air forces women high top, is already upon us. Radically different and yet utterly familiar, the V2 owns many characteristics not possessed by its predecessor. The overall shape did not change from shoe to shoe and the renowned Max Air tooling hasn’t been altered, but nevertheless, the V2 is a completely different sneaker. To break down the differences and similarities between the models, we compared the sneakers side by side.
Nike run LeBron 8 V1 + V2 ComparisonNike run free running grey leopard boots plus sizeThe Nike run LeBron 8 V1 & V2 have identical silhouettesNike run black and purple Nike run air forces women high top (left) and V1 (right)Nike run LeBron 8 V1 (left) and V2 (right)Nike run LeBron 8 V1's Suede tongue next to the V2's exposed Flywire constructionThe V1's suede forefoot next to the V2's perforated mesh and reinforced designThe V1's suede/Skinwire upper (left) and the V2's exposed Flywire design (right)The V2's exposed Flywire (left) and V1's suede/Skinwire uppers (right)The V2's flexible, synthetic pull tab next to the v1's plastic unitNike run LeBron 8 V1: 17.2 oz (1 lb 1.2 oz)Nike run black and purple Nike run air forces women high top: 16.6 ozNike run shox grey and maroon black color women pantswomen's Nike run air max green orange venomLeBron 8 V1's mock carbon fiber Skinwire and suede medial heelblack and purple Nike run air forces women high top's exposed Flywire medial HeelThe black and purple Nike run air forces women high top's exposed Flywire medial forefootThe v1's suede medial forefootNike run mexican pointy boots for sale on women imagesNike run LeBron 8 V1 Lateral Forefoot: Mock carbon fiber Skinwire & SuedeNike run LeBron 8 V1Nike run black and purple Nike run air forces women high top White/Black-Sport Red