Short answer
The LeBron 20 released September 29, 2022 (Time Machine colorway). Nike lists Zoom Air in the forefoot and heel, a top loaded Air Zoom Turbo forefoot unit, a carbon fiber midfoot shank and a Nike Sphere collar lining. Jason Petrie designed it. Fit: The Hoops Geek calls it true to size for most and suggests a half size up for wide feet; Solefeed says not to size up because heel slip gets worse.
Tech
From Nike’s LeBron 20 release page
| Part | LeBron 20 |
|---|---|
| Cushioning | Zoom Air in the forefoot and heel |
| Forefoot unit | Top loaded Air Zoom Turbo |
| Midfoot | Carbon fiber shank |
| Collar | Nike Sphere lining |
| Cut | Low top |
| Designer | Jason Petrie |
Source: Nike, LeBron 20 release information. Nike quotes Petrie describing a tight court feel built to handle the force of LeBron’s game.
Sizing: what two reviewers say
| Reviewer | Advice |
|---|---|
| The Hoops Geek | True to size for many; half size up for wide feet; heel lockdown is the weak point |
| Solefeed | Do not size up, because heel slip gets worse |
Our read: regular feet, stay true to size. Wide feet, try true to size and a half up, and keep the one where your heel stays down when you walk on your toes. More in the LeBron sizing guide.
Buying a LeBron 20 now
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LeBron 20
Best for: fans of the first low top LeBron and its colorways
- Released
- Sep 29, 2022
- Cushion
- Zoom Air + Zoom Turbo
- Cut
- Low
- Mostly sold as older stock or resale now
- Check the size chart on each listing
- Big kids’ version also listed
See where it sits in the line on every LeBron in order, or compare with the LeBron 21.
Questions people ask
Was the LeBron 20 the first low top LeBron?
Nike says it was the first performance LeBron to debut as a low top. Earlier models had low versions, but those came after the main high or mid top.
Should I size up in the LeBron 20?
Reviewers disagree. The Hoops Geek says true to size for many feet and a half size up for wide feet. Solefeed advises against sizing up because the heel slips more. If your feet are regular width, stay true to size.
Is the LeBron 20 good for wide feet?
It can work with a half size up, per The Hoops Geek. The heel lockdown is the weak point both reviewers mention, so a longer size can make the heel slip. Try both sizes if you can.
What is the pink LeBron 20?
Pink Diamond is one of the LeBron 20 colorways people search for most. Colorways change the look, not the fit or the tech.
Sources
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Models, colorways and listings change; check the size chart and product details on the listing before you buy.